Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE

Most reviewers say it's easy to use and well supported, with fast replies even on the free version, though two 1★ reviews flag missing WordPress 6.9 block API compatibility and default block controls being locked behind Pro.

How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.

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.

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.

988 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 932 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).

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

How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 41% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Crossed into this band 3.6 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 80% of the way through.

1. ★★★★★ Manon

   5mo ago

   Still no compatibility with WordPress 6.9 and Gutenberg API v3… 7 months later. “Block with API version 2 or lower is deprecated since version 6.9. Note: The block “themeisle-blocks/content-generator” is registered with API version 2. This means that the post editor may work as a non-iframe editor. Since all editors are planned to work as iframes in the future, set the apiVersion field to 3 and test the block inside the iframe editor.”

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2. ★★★★★ ionutboris

   6mo ago

   U’re the best

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3. ★★★★★ hawbringer

   6mo ago

   This was the only plugin I could find that allowed blog posts in a card format. I also like that shadows can be added to blocks.

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4. ★★★★★ dzubovic

   7mo ago

   easy to use and even AI tell me to use it.

   Read on wp.org ↗
5. ★★★★★ alexangelov

   7mo ago

   I have Elementor Pro, but this plugin brought me back to Gutenberg.

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6. ★★★★★ lyyuba

   7mo ago

   Un p)lugin très complet et très utile. Merci

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7. ★★★★★ engrbabarkrk

   8mo ago

   Very Good Free Builder to make any type of business website

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8. ★★★★★ scottek

   9mo ago

   Its realy good plugin, helps a lot with page creating. This topic was modified 4 months, 4 weeks ago by scottek.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. 2026-10-19 Version 3.2.8 Fixed frontend pages failing when Otter Pro cannot load a style file. Fixed frontend pages crashing when an Otter plugin class could not load. Fixed frontend errors when Otter cannot load a registered component. Fixed wa 3.2.8
2. 2026-09-29 Version 3.2.7 Fixed custom block CSS missing from posts on archive pages. Updated dependencies. Fixed permission checks for form submissions widget. Added AI agent support: let AI assistants read and change your Otter forms and settin 3.2.7
3. 2026-09-22 Version 3.2.6 Fixed Maps block tiles that failed to load in the editor. Fixed errors when unavailable pattern files load during site startup. Fixed frontend CSS generation using too much memory on pages with many blocks. Updated depen 3.2.6
4. 2026-09-09 Version 3.2.5 Fixed Accordion Item titles not appearing for translation in WPML. Fixed animation blocks crashing with older Otter versions. Fixed form submit buttons changing size while the loading spinner is shown. See changelog for 3.2.5
5. 2026-09-07 Version 3.2.4 Fixed form success and error messages that stayed in English on live sites. Fixed Atomic Wind Blocks changing site styles outside block content. Fixed the license message for Neve plans that do not include Otter Pro. Fix 3.2.4
6. 2026-08-20 Version 3.2.3 Fixed WooCommerce product data controls hidden in WooCommerce Builder. Fixed frontend pages stopping when widget CSS cannot use the WordPress filesystem. Fixed PHP warnings when the Post Content dynamic value renders. Fi 3.2.3

All 20 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.2.8). Sites still on an older version should update.

1. Patched Medium · 6.4 Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE < 3.2.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2026-10-23 CVE-2026-109933 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.2.8 Patched in 3.2.8
2. Patched Medium · 5.3 Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE 3.1.1 - 3.2.7 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2026-10-23 CVE-2026-109934 Missing Authorization Affects 3.1.1 - 3.2.7 Patched in 3.2.8
3. Patched High · 7.2 Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE < 3.2.8 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
   2026-10-23 CVE-2026-109936 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 3.2.8 Patched in 3.2.8
4. Patched Medium · 5.3 Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE < 3.2.8 - Missing Authorization ↗
   2026-10-23 CVE-2026-109935 Missing Authorization Affects < 3.2.8 Patched in 3.2.8
5. Patched Medium · 4.7 Otter Blocks <= 3.2.2 - Unauthenticated Open Redirect ↗
   2026-10-16 CVE-2026-109937 URL Redirection to Untrusted Site Affects <= 3.2.2 Patched in 3.2.3
6. Patched Low · 3.1 Otter Blocks <= 3.2.6 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Sensitive Information Exposure in Form Submissions Dashboard Widget ↗
   2026-10-01 CVE-2026-102002 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 3.2.6 Patched in 3.2.7
7. Patched Medium · 5.3 Otter Blocks <= 3.1.7 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Purchase Verification Bypass ↗
   2026-09-06 CVE-2026-4945 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.1.7 Patched in 3.1.8
8. Patched High · 7.5 Otter Blocks <= 3.1.4 - Improper Authorization to Unauthenticated Purchase Verification Bypass via Forged Cookie ↗
   2026-04-29 CVE-2026-2892 Improper Authorization Affects <= 3.1.4 Patched in 3.1.5
9. Patched Medium · 5.3 Otter - Gutenberg Block <= 3.1.0 - Unauthenticated Sensitive Information Exposure ↗
   2025-08-27 CVE-2025-55715 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor Affects <= 3.1.0 Patched in 3.1.1
10. Patched Medium · 5.3 Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE <= 3.0.6 - Unauthetnicated Path Traversal to Arbitrary Image View ↗
    2024-11-26 CVE-2024-11219 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory Affects <= 3.0.6 Patched in 3.0.7
11. Patched Medium · 4.3 Otter - Gutenberg Block <= 3.0.3 - Missing Authorization ↗
    2024-11-01 CVE-2024-51671 Missing Authorization Affects <= 3.0.3 Patched in 3.0.4
12. Patched Medium · 6.4 Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE <= 3.0.4 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload ↗
    2024-10-31 CVE-2024-10367 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.0.4 Patched in 3.0.5
13. Patched Medium · 6.4 Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE <= 2.6.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'titleTag' ↗
    2024-04-16 CVE-2024-3725 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.6.9 Patched in 2.6.10
14. Patched Medium · 6.4 Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE <= 2.6.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Block Attributes ↗
    2024-04-10 CVE-2024-3343 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.6.8 Patched in 2.6.9
15. Patched Medium · 6.4 Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE <= 2.6.8 - Authenticated (Author+) Limited File Upload to Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-04-10 CVE-2024-3344 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Affects <= 2.6.8 Patched in 2.6.9
16. Patched Medium · 6.4 Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE <= 2.6.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-03-28 CVE-2024-2841 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.6.5 Patched in 2.6.6
17. Patched Medium · 6.4 Otter Blocks <= 2.6.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-03-28 CVE-2024-2729 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 2.6.5 Patched in 2.6.6
18. Patched Medium · 6.4 Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE <= 2.6.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗
    2024-03-13 CVE-2024-2226 Improper Input Validation Affects <= 2.6.4 Patched in 2.6.5
19. Patched Medium · 5.3 ThemeIsle SDK <= Various Versions - Missing Authorization ↗
    2024-02-01 CVE-2024-1047 Missing Authorization Affects <= 2.6.2 Patched in 2.6.3
20. Patched High · 8.8 Otter - Gutenberg Blocks <= 2.2.5 - Authenticated (Author+) PHAR Deserialization ↗
    2023-05-02 CVE-2023-2288 Deserialization of Untrusted Data Affects <= 2.2.5 Patched in 2.2.6

Translated into 27 languages, 5 at 90% or more

Plus 3 more locales with partial translations.

Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2023-03-14 200K+ → 300K+ up after 152 days in tier
2. 2022-10-13 100K+ → 200K+ up after 551 days in tier
3. 2021-04-10 90K+ → 100K+ up after 40 days in tier
4. 2021-03-01 80K+ → 90K+ up after 59 days in tier
5. 2021-01-01 70K+ → 80K+ up after 61 days in tier
6. 2020-11-01 60K+ → 70K+ up after 184 days in tier
7. 2020-05-01 50K+ → 60K+ up after 30 days in tier
8. 2020-04-01 40K+ → 50K+ up after 60 days in tier

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