Recipe Card Blocks Lite
by WPZOOM · SEO
Also makes 17 other plugins · 246.1K+ installs across the portfolio →
Recipe Card Blocks with Schema Markup — create SEO-optimized recipes with Gutenberg, Elementor & AMP support
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Health
A 86/100
no flags
Active installs
10K+
≈18K estimated
Momentum
+64%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “schema” for “schema markup”. “schema” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “schema markup” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
86 health vs 66 average across 2,240 SEO plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →1.7%
of downloads still active
At least 10K of 600.8K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median SEO plugin keeps 1.2%, across 1,197 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other SEO 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 14 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
Well tuned across the board
Updated 12 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.8★ over 20 reviews, weighted for review count to 4.3★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
2 of 2 support threads resolved in the last 2 months
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.
42
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
25%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.6
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| card | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| recipe card your tag | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| recipe your tag | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| recipe maker your tag | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| card to card | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| id card | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| recipes your tag | #5 | #6 | 0 |
| post card | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| recipe plugin | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| recipe website | #2 | #3 | 0 |
| post recipe | #2 | #4 | 0 |
| wp recipe maker | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| wordpress card | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| ultimate amp | #3 | #7 | up 2 |
| card maker | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| custom card | #4 | #7 | 0 |
| recipe seo | #4 | #5 | 0 |
| markup | #12 | #20 | 0 |
| recipe schema | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| schema markup | #15 | #17 | up 3 |
| schema your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
180 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 148 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 1 of its tags isn't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “schema” for “schema markup”. “schema” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “schema markup” sits at #15 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,491 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 25.3K · 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.
14
releases in the last 12 months
12d ago
latest release · v3.6.4 · 22 Oct 2026
83
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 “10K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 4.8 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 80% of the way through.
Install history since 1 Oct 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ Braian Menkhoff2.8y ago
I believe the plugin has potential, but the business plan misses the mark. As a user, I prioritize basic features like rating, which is crucial for a recipe plugin. Additionally, the ability to import recipes from an old plugin is a must for users seeking alternatives due to abandonment issues with their previous plugin (in my case, Cooked Pro). Without these fundamental features, it’s hard for users to even consider trying the plugin. My suggestion is to focus on providing a solid foundation with essential functionalities. If users are satisfied with the basic features and witness positive growth on their websites, they would be more inclined to explore the Pro version, which offers advanced features like reading mode, timer, recipe submissions, etc.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Behrouz2.8y ago
Importing recipes are from just one plugin and it’s in pro version!!! Importing recipes from other plugins is a feature to attract users it should not be a pro feature! Edited: 5 Star for the new update… This topic was modified 2 years, 5 months ago by Behrouz. This topic was modified 1 year, 11 months ago by Behrouz. Reason: The one issue I had was solved This topic was modified 1 year, 11 months ago by Behrouz. Reason: The one issue I had was solved
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ edlira3.1y ago
Amazing plugin and a great support. I use it for my recipe at my food blog.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Sinta Aliya3.6y ago
Lumayan cukup membantu bagiku sih ini.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ santis14.0y ago
ok. This topic was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by santis1. This topic was modified 3 years, 8 months ago by santis1.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Tamie4.9y ago
This is a great plugin! It works perfectly, looks great, and it’s actually very easy to use. I have found no issues and when I have run into a problem (due to my general lack of experience), my questions are kindly and quickly answered in a way that I can understand.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ momentsandmeals4.9y ago
I’ve used the free version of Recipe Card Blocks for about two years and ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT. Simple, easy to use, and just the right amount of flexibility and options without being overwhelming. I love that you enter your ingredients, steps, etc directly into a live preview block making the process more intuitive and allowing for a better work flow. Recently, I upgraded to the Pro version as I was ready for some additional features. When deciding between this and another popular plugin, I ultimately decided on Recipe Card Blocks. Though the other plugin had one feature I really wanted, I was familiar with WPZoom’s customer service (I also use their Cookely theme) and decided this was the better choice because the customer service has always been amazing! No hassles, no back and forth with useless people who don’t understand. They reply quickly and solve your problem! And when you’re working in this “bubble” of food blogging, quick and helpful customer service makes a huge difference!!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ valentynminin5.4y ago
I had an issue with rich snippets. I went to the website and sent a question in the chat. Late-night! In the morning there was an update that fixed an issue. Thank You!!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 9 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (3.6.4). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.5 Recipe Card Blocks Lite 3.5.0 - 3.6.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection ↗2026-10-28 CVE-2026-115281 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects 3.5.0 - 3.6.3 Patched in 3.6.4
- Patched High · 7.2 Recipe Card Blocks Lite <= 3.4.18 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2026-08-18 CVE-2026-73361 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.4.18 Patched in 3.4.19
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Recipe Card Blocks Lite <= 3.4.13 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'summary' and 'notes' ↗2026-06-07 CVE-2026-3011 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.4.13 Patched in 3.4.14
- Patched Medium · 6.5 Recipe Card Blocks for Gutenberg & Elementor < 3.4.13 - Authenticated (Contributor+) SQL Injection ↗2026-01-27 CVE-2025-14973 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command Affects < 3.4.13 Patched in 3.4.13
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Recipe Card Blocks for Gutenberg & Elementor <= 3.4.3 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Contributor+) Post Disclosure ↗2025-02-23 CVE-2025-26983 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 3.4.3 Patched in 3.4.4
- Patched Medium · 5.4 Recipe Card Blocks for Gutenberg & Elementor <= 3.3.1 - Missing Authorization ↗
- Patched Medium · 5.4 Recipe Card Blocks by WPZOOM <= 2.8.2 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2021-08-24 CVE-2021-24634 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.8.3 Patched in 2.8.3
- 2021-08-24 CVE-2021-24632 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects < 2.8.1 Patched in 2.8.1
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.
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 14 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.
This plugin’s searches fall outside the topics measured so far. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 29 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Recipe Card Blocks with Schema Markup — create SEO-optimized recipes with Gutenberg, Elementor & AMP support"
- ✓ Has a FAQ 5 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 5 of 5 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for Never says who the plugin is for or what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Elementor, Gutenberg, Block editor and 5 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 8 headings and 8 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 3,085 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2022-02-01 9K+ → 10K+ up after 275 days in tier
- 2021-05-02 8K+ → 9K+ up after 103 days in tier
- 2021-01-19 7K+ → 8K+ up after 77 days in tier
- 2020-11-03 6K+ → 7K+ up after 115 days in tier
- 2020-07-11 5K+ → 6K+ up after 29 days in tier
- 2020-06-12 3K+ → 5K+ up after 243 days in tier
- 2019-10-13 2K+ → 3K+ up after 164 days in tier
- 2019-05-02 1K+ → 2K+ up after 61 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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Tasty Recipes Lite – WordPress Recipe Card Plugin with Built-In Recipe Schema 2K+ installs · 4.1★ · 4 shared tags B -
WP Recipe Maker 50K+ installs · 4.9★ · 3 shared tags A -
Create 6K+ installs · 4.2★ · 3 shared tags A -
Recipe Cards For Your Food Blog from Zip Recipes 1K+ installs · 4.7★ · 2 shared tags A - H hRecipe 60+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags D
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Recipe Creator 30+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
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