GutenBee – Gutenberg Blocks
by The CSSIgniter Team · Blocks
Also makes 5 other plugins · 28.2K+ installs across the portfolio →
GutenBee enhances the Gutenberg editor with more blocks!
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
6K+
≈6.9K estimated
Momentum
+8%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Add “spacer”, “gutenberg block” and “spacing” to your wp.org tags. You rank #6, #18 and #20 for them without listing them, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 2 listed these are the slots worth spending.
89 health vs 71 average across 2,524 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.4%
of downloads still active
At least 6K of 177.7K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Blocks plugin keeps 2.1%, across 1,578 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Blocks plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 6 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Most to gain: Listing tuning
Updated 9 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.9★ over 18 reviews, smoothed to 4.31★ and held back under 25 reviews
2 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Only 2 tags — use the full 5 relevant tags so search matches more queries.
Get the full rank-higher report →Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
37
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
18%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.5
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| spacer | #6 | #7 | 0 |
| gutenberg blocks | #20 | #22 | up 3 |
| remove gutenberg | #14 | #14 | up 2 |
| gutenberg block | #18 | #21 | up 5 |
| spacing | #20 | #20 | down 1 |
| reusable blocks | #23 | #17 | 0 |
| remove gutenberg blocks | #20 | #16 | 0 |
| blocks your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| gutenberg your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
80 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 7 listed. 73 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 2 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Add “spacer”, “gutenberg block” and “spacing” to your wp.org tags. You rank #6, #18 and #20 for them without listing them, close enough for a declared tag to move you up. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so with 2 listed these are the slots worth spending.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 9.7K · peaks are release surges
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
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
6
releases in the last 12 months
9d ago
latest release · v2.20.5 · 22 Oct 2026
50
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 60% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “6K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3 months ago and the previous band took 3.8 years to cross, so the real count is still just under 7K.
Install history since 3 Dec 2020
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Josh Journey10mo ago
It’s rare to find a series of blocks that has no impact on page loading speed – a timer was used to confirm this. The blocks are of excellent quality. From creating beautiful galleries, tabs, various icon methods, and media blocks. The settings are practical and comprehensive – meaning you can have it good out of the box and fine tune to your desires. I love how you can select which blocks to load into your block library; using only what you want to use. This shows great care of detail and keeping things tidy. I had a gallery issue that was 100% an issue on my end – support graciously looked it over and came forward with many quality suggestions and diagnostics. GutenBee comes highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ onno2.3y ago
I especially like the gallery block. Now trying to figure out how it could fit the viewport in the background. That would make it perfect.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mark ball2.3y ago
Just a simple thank you
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ diogomarques3.8y ago
I don’t use Gutenberg often (just for blog posts), but this plugin makes it extremely easy to add some extra features that Gutenberg lacks. Kepe up the great work!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ geoffreymerck5.2y ago
I was browsing for a justified gallery to replace meow gallery who stopped working on my site and came accross this set of blocks. Only used the gallery, and I really like it only con, no easy way to turn a regular gallery block into a gutenbee Gallery. I need to recreate all of them. Maybe is this feature on the road map ?
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kolovitit5.4y ago
Google Maps Block is useless without links. You could only see the map, but you could not click any where to jump to Google map and use the location for direction and navigation. This topic was modified 5 years, 1 month ago by kolovitit.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ m4verick5.6y ago
Super light and clean blocks. Specially I do like the Viewport Visibility option for each block. I can’t find one thing… how to make Banner full width?
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ omega.gr5.9y ago
Very clear and to the point add on having elements to help UI design in a simple way without any non needed or rear needed features. Congrats and keep coding! Cheers.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 2.20.3 Fixed a minor issue where images would overflow their container in some cases. 2.20.3
- — Version 2.20.2 Remove JSON upload whitelisting (leftover from experimental Lottie support). Fixes CVE-2026-9227 (props Athiwat Tiprasaharn (Jitlada)) 2.20.2
- — Version 2.20.1 Google Maps block: Fixed issue where the block would not load on the frontend. 2.20.1
- — Version 2.20.0 Upgraded blocks to support the v3.0 Block API, in preparation for the upcoming transition to iframe rendering. Fixed issues with the font size component, where in non-Ignition themes, the component would have no effect o 2.20.0
- — Version 2.19.1 Fixed regression where the Slideshow block would break on the frontend due to dep upgrade (Slick) in 2.19.0 2.19.1
- — Version 2.19.0 Improve sanitization by using DOMPurify. Updated development dependencies. Removed unneeded polyfills. Browser support as per @wordpress/browserslist-config 2.19.0
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 2 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (2.20.5). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched High · 8.8 GutenBee <= 2.20.1 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Upload via wp_check_filetype_and_ext Filter ↗2026-05-27 CVE-2026-9227 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 2.20.1 Patched in 2.20.2
- Patched Medium · 6.4 GutenBee – Gutenberg Blocks <= 2.18.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-09-29 CVE-2025-8566 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.18.0 Patched in 2.18.1
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 6 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
4 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "GutenBee enhances the Gutenberg editor with more blocks!"
- ! Has a FAQ Only 1 question in the FAQ; 3 or more gives an assistant something to match.
- ! FAQ asks real questions 0 of 1 FAQ entries are headings, not questions ("undefined").
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Gutenberg, Google Maps, Facebook, YouTube and 1 more.
- ! Headings and lists 0 headings and 1 list; assistants quote headed sections and bullet lists, not paragraphs.
- ✓ Enough to quote 3,864 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 2 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-07-31 7K+ → 6K+ down after 1396 days in tier
- 2022-10-04 6K+ → 7K+ up after 295 days in tier
- 2021-12-13 5K+ → 6K+ up after 117 days in tier
- 2021-08-18 4K+ → 5K+ up after 167 days in tier
- 2021-03-04 3K+ → 4K+ up after 91 days in tier
- 2020-12-03 2K+ → 3K+ up after 111 days in tier
- 2020-08-14 1K+ → 2K+ up after 91 days in tier
- 2020-05-15 700+ → 1K+ up after 90 days in tier
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks 1M+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A -
Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor 600K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Extendify 500K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A -
Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE 300K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A -
Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks 300K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags B -
GenerateBlocks 200K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A
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