Formatting Extender
by Gaurav Tiwari · Blocks
Also makes 3 other plugins · 8.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
Extends the Block Editor formatting toolbar with inline controls: badge, highlight, and more.
80 health vs 67 average across 1,680 Blocks plugins
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Since 2022-10-05 · 1,426 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peaks are release surges
36
now · peak 106
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Release cadence
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
1
releases in the last 12 months
6mo ago
latest release · v3.0.0
5
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
Estimated active installs
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Install history · since 2022-10-04 · 1,391 observations
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Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Leo Gopal5.0y ago
There are very few formatting additions or changes that I would recommend outside of the norm. But this is one super simple plugin that offers just the right amount of improvements to always be in my toolkit of favorite first install drop-ins. It feels weird working on a site without this installed.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kolakube5.2y ago
Gaurav delivers another useful block editor tweak again! This plugin installs easily and does what it says, adding two of the most useful typographical tweaks every writer should have in their toolbox.
Read on wp.org ↗
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
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