Gutenify – Visual Site Builder Blocks & Starter Templates
by CodeYatri · Blocks
Also makes 2 other plugins · 5.7K+ installs across the portfolio →
Gutenify is a free WordPress plugin with 40+ Gutenberg blocks and ready-made starter templates for building your site visually, without code.
Try it live opens a temporary test site in your browser, which can take about 20 seconds to load. Plugins that rely on outside services or a full server may not work completely there.
Health
B 82/100
Open vulnerability
Active installs
5K+
≈5.5K estimated
Momentum
-14%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “block editor” for “visual”. “block editor” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “visual” sits at #22 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
82 health vs 71 average across 2,524 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.7%
of downloads still active
At least 5K of 287.7K lifetime downloads are still running, in line with its category: the median Blocks plugin keeps 2.1%, across 1,579 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 10 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: Rating quality
Updated 27 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, the current branch or newer
4.5★ over 11 reviews, smoothed to 4.17★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
To rank higher: Too few reviews to rank on quality — nudge happy users to leave one.
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.
39
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.3
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
20%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| starter templates | #9 | #10 | down 1 |
| full site editing your tag | #12 | #17 | down 1 |
| starter | #15 | #12 | down 1 |
| site builder your tag | #19 | #24 | up 1 |
| visual | #22 | #17 | down 3 |
| starter sites | #21 | #14 | down 3 |
| starter site | #19 | #14 | down 1 |
| full width templates | #24 | #21 | 0 |
| block editor your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| gutenberg blocks your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| page builder your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
60 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 8 listed. 52 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 3 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “block editor” for “visual”. “block editor” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “visual” sits at #22 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- One page off on “full site editing”. #12 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 21.4K · 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.
10
releases in the last 12 months
27d ago
latest release · v1.9.0 · 4 Oct 2026
73
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin. 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 “5K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 9 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 4 Oct 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ kartereo12mo ago
This theme looks good. But that is where the good stops. There is a severe security vulnerability in their software and it has not been patched in months, or perhaps years. When you try to contact their support via a webform on their support page. it “spins” forever and never actually submits the message. That is just poor coding and a web template company that does not care at all about the end user. Avoid this one at all costs. Here is the security report: wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/853b86ca-0231-4b1c-b1d2-b8c23dbdc3c5?source=plugin
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ James1.7y ago
I’ve used the Gutenify Base theme for several years and love it – I’m really pleased with my site. In doing some UX improvements I had an issue. In the end it wasn’t to do with theme, but the support guys were really helpful and we got it sorted. I strongly recommend their plugin and themes.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ maksimumwebagency1.8y ago
I have used many wordpress editors in my 8 years of web designing. Some were excellent, some were mediocre but this one is really bad. Bad on desktop, disgusting on mobile. It is obvious that they never use their competitors, it is worse than their worst competitors, I definitely do not recommend it. Can responsive settings be this bad? DISGRACE!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kiladeals2.1y ago
Finally a product that I love working with.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ quironenaries2.5y ago
I’ve been testing Gutenify Base for a project and it’s a very easy, intuitive and flexible theme, suitable for multiple projects. The customer care and support is a game-changer: friendly, fast and problem-solving approach.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Georgie Greene2.7y ago
These days, it’s difficult to find real human beings behind the scenes to help and that is the case with the Gutenify support team. I am a professional photographer where I also manage my own website. I’m not an tech expert and sometimes I get stuck with all the technical stuff. I am always so grateful for all the help the Gutenify Support give me to resolve my issue. They are very clear with their communication and keep going until they have sorted the issue. Thank you! This topic was modified 3 months ago by Georgie Greene.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous2.8y ago
I was virtually intimidated by blocks when WordPress first introduced them but this plugin has remedied that situation and really simplified website design! And with their excellent customer service there’s no way I’ll ever go backwards – highly recommended
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jimmyccc3.2y ago
Great themes to choose from, and prompt reply when dealing with an issue we had. Having more control over colours would be great. Currently using their Finance theme.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- 2026-10-04 Version 1.9.0 Added icon, hover animation and press options to the core Button block: choose an icon and its position, size and spacing, hide the text for an icon-only button, and animate hover with motion, background (darken, lighten 1.9.0
- 2026-09-30 Version 1.8.0 Added Single Product Gallery block: displays the current WooCommerce product’s images with desktop layouts, a lightbox, and a mobile slider. Added Term Thumbnail block: displays the current taxonomy term’s thumbnail imag 1.8.0
- 2026-09-05 Version 1.7.1 Fixed Count Up block: reduced-motion viewers saw the final value appear with no feedback at all; it now fades in instead of appearing instantly. Fixed Count Up block: counters added before the 1.7.0 markup refactor never 1.7.1
- 2026-08-24 Version 1.7.0 Added a “rate us” admin notice shown after 7+ days of active use, dismissible or snoozable for another 7 days. Added Popup block: a trigger button that opens a modal with any blocks inside. Requires Gutenify PRO, or a th 1.7.0
- 2026-07-29 Version 1.6.6 Remove extra scripts on widget. Optimized Stacking Cards scroll performance with linear interpolation (Lerp) animation loop. Updated Section Title block sanitization and fixed style/class attribute spacing. Sanitized hea 1.6.6
- 2026-05-26 Version 1.6.5 Major style and layout updates to Demo Importer V2. Added search, pagination, categories filtering sidebar, and skeleton loading card animation to Demo Importer. Updated Getting Started page styling. 1.6.5
Security history
via Wordfence Intelligence1 open vulnerability affects the current version (1.9.0). 4 of 5 disclosed are patched.
- Open Medium · 6.4 Gutenify - Visual Site Builder Blocks & Site Templates <= 1.5.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Count Up block ↗2025-11-17 CVE-2025-8605 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.5.9 No patch available
- 2025-09-23 CVE-2025-53324 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.5.7 Patched in 1.5.8
- 2025-08-26 CVE-2025-53326 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 1.5.4 Patched in 1.5.5
- 2025-04-04 CVE-2025-32168 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.5.7 Patched in 1.5.8
- 2024-05-10 CVE-2024-35165 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 1.4.0 Patched in 1.4.1
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 7.0.1
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
8 of 8 pass · checked 26 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Gutenify is a free WordPress plugin with 40+ Gutenberg blocks and ready-made starter templates for building..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 4 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 4 of 4 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("perfect for", "great for", "if you want").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Gutenberg, Block editor, Zoom.
- ✓ Headings and lists 29 headings and 1 list.
- ✓ Enough to quote 9,562 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "page builder" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-02-06 6K+ → 5K+ down after 172 days in tier
- 2025-08-18 7K+ → 6K+ down after 231 days in tier
- 2024-12-30 8K+ → 7K+ down after 484 days in tier
- 2023-09-03 7K+ → 8K+ up after 84 days in tier
- 2023-06-11 6K+ → 7K+ up after 53 days in tier
- 2023-04-19 5K+ → 6K+ up after 59 days in tier
- 2023-02-19 4K+ → 5K+ up after 48 days in tier
- 2023-01-02 3K+ → 4K+ up after 40 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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Nexter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder & AI Website Builder 9K+ installs · 4.7★ · 4 shared tags A -
GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor 80K+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags A -
Greenshift – animation and page builder blocks 70K+ installs · 4.7★ · 3 shared tags B -
Spectra Blocks – AI Website Builder for the Block Editor 60K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A -
BlockArt Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder Blocks ,WordPress Block Plugin, Sections & Template Library 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A -
Cozy Blocks – Website Builder & Business Growth Toolkit | Popups, Lead Forms & Inbox 6K+ installs · 4.3★ · 3 shared tags A
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