Gutentools
by Gutentools · Blocks
Gutentools is a powerful block editor plugin designed for seamless full-site editing.
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Health
A 87/100
Few reviews
Active installs
4K+
≈4.9K estimated
Momentum
-41%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: “block editor”, “gutenberg” and “gutenberg templates” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
87 health vs 71 average across 2,524 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →8.4%
of downloads still active
At least 4K of 47.5K lifetime downloads are still running, above 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 8 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 48 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 4 reviews, smoothed to 4.17★ and held back under 25 reviews
3 of 5 tags set · short description in place
1 of 1 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
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.
30
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.6
Velocity
places per keyword, 27d
0%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 27d
-0.4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| full site editing | #17 | #20 | down 4 |
| block editor your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| gutenberg your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| gutenberg templates your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
18 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 1 listed. 17 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
- “block editor”, “gutenberg” and “gutenberg templates” aren't earning a slot. You list them, but you're not in the first 24 results for those searches. WordPress.org counts only your first five tags, so free the slot for a search you can win.
Daily downloads
Since 18 Sep 2024 · 774 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 6K · 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
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.
8
releases in the last 12 months
2mo ago
latest release · v1.1.9 · 14 Sep 2026
20
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 94% 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 “4K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 35 days ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 5K.
At the current install trend, crossing 5K+ in roughly 459 days.
Install history since 17 Sep 2024
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ prabyn991.6y ago
I’ve been using this plugin for a while now, and it has exceeded my expectations! The setup was seamless, and the interface is intuitive, making it easy to use even for beginners. It integrates perfectly with my WordPress site, and the features are exactly what I needed. Performance-wise, it’s super reliable, with no bugs or slowdowns. The developers have done a fantastic job maintaining and updating it, ensuring compatibility with the latest WordPress versions. Plus, the customer support is outstanding – quick responses and genuinely helpful solutions! If you’re considering this plugin, don’t hesitate. It’s definitely one of the best out there. Highly recommended!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ sameer36371.6y ago
I’ve been using this Gutentools plugin for a while now, and it has significantly improved my workflow. The plugin is lightweight, user-friendly, and seamlessly integrates with the block editor.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.0.0 Initial released 1.0.0
- — Version 1.0.1 External Services Documentation Inline Script Placement 1.0.1
- — Version 1.0.2 Escaped inline JS and CSS for security and coding standards compliance 1.0.2
- — Version 1.0.3 Bug Fixing Added Screenshots 1.0.3
- — Version 1.0.4 Bug Fixing Added call to action block 1.0.4
- — Version 1.0.5 Bug Fixing Added Count UP Block 1.0.5
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceThe 1 disclosed vulnerability is patched in the current version (1.1.9). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Gutentools <= 1.1.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Post Slider Block Attributes ↗2026-04-21 CVE-2026-1395 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.1.3 Patched in 1.1.4
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
7 of 8 pass · checked 25 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Gutentools is a powerful block editor plugin designed for seamless full-site editing."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 9 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 9 of 9 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("designed for"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Gutenberg, Block editor.
- ✓ Headings and lists 3 headings and 1 list.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,530 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 2 of 3 tags appear in the text; "Gutenberg Templates" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-09-27 5K+ → 4K+ down after 63 days in tier
- 2026-07-26 4K+ → 5K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2026-07-24 5K+ → 4K+ down after 8 days in tier
- 2026-07-16 4K+ → 5K+ up after 6 days in tier
- 2026-07-10 5K+ → 4K+ down after 11 days in tier
- 2026-06-29 4K+ → 5K+ up after 161 days in tier
- 2026-01-19 3K+ → 4K+ up after 70 days in tier
- 2025-11-10 2K+ → 3K+ up after 99 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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Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns 100K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A -
Classic Editor 8M+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
Advanced Editor Tools 1M+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A -
Disable Gutenberg 500K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks for Block Editor 50K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags A -
PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls, Block Visibility, Block Permissions 20K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A
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