Display an SVG image as a block, which can be used for displaying images, icons, dividers, buttons
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
4K+
≈4.9K estimated
Momentum
-11%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “button”, “icon” and “image” for “dashicons”, “divider” and “image block”. “button” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “dashicons” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “icon” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “divider” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “image” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “image block” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
89 health vs 71 average across 2,522 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →7.3%
of downloads still active
At least 4K of 54.7K 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 3 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 76 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 14 reviews, smoothed to 4.30★ 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.
43
Momentum
Holding steady
+0.2
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
27%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
+0.3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| svg block | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| svg image | #4 | #7 | 0 |
| svg your tag | #5 | #8 | down 1 |
| button block | #4 | #7 | 0 |
| svg tools | #3 | #6 | 0 |
| svg icons | #3 | #4 | up 1 |
| block your tag | #11 | #17 | up 2 |
| image to svg | #4 | #8 | 0 |
| easy svg | #4 | #8 | 0 |
| svg icon | #4 | #5 | up 1 |
| icon block | #8 | #12 | up 2 |
| divider | #9 | #10 | 0 |
| block styles | #9 | #14 | down 1 |
| image block | #9 | #15 | up 1 |
| dashicons | #9 | #9 | 0 |
| block library | #10 | #14 | up 1 |
| html block | #10 | #16 | 0 |
| block controls | #11 | #15 | up 3 |
| video block | #11 | #16 | down 1 |
| block themes | #11 | #14 | up 4 |
| button your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| icon your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| image your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
142 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 99 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 “button”, “icon” and “image” for “dashicons”, “divider” and “image block”. “button” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “dashicons” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “icon” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “divider” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “image” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “image block” sits at #9 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 “block”. #11 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 8 Oct 2022 · 1,485 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 4.1K · 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
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
3
releases in the last 12 months
6mo ago
latest release · v1.2.4 · 7 May 2026
44
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 78% 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 11 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 7 Oct 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ domguard9mo ago
Intégration parfaite du SVG : on peut modifier la couleur de ses icones, et on les retrouve dans la librairie média standard. Ce devrait être intégré dans WordPress. Tous les plugins de cet auteur sont excellents. This topic was modified 5 months ago by domguard.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ swinggraphics1.7y ago
Outputs SVGs inline and lets me set the size and fill colors.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Flavia Bernárdez Rodríguez2.1y ago
It does what it says, so… it is perfect
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Sven Lennartz2.2y ago
I have tested several SVG plugins, and this one seems to be the best of them all. Animations are even displayed directly in the block editor. It offers many customization options and optimal scaling. Top-notch!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous User 137110452.4y ago
This plugin adds some missing functionality that Gutenberg should have by default. It’s great. The developer is also very receptive and quick in adding features.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Olivier Gérard2.4y ago
Hello, This extension is really very complete.I’ve posted the full French translation on translate.wordpress.org/locale/fr/default/wp-plugins/svg-block/ Give me feedback if you wish.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ radgh2.5y ago
I was looking for a plugin that made it easier to embed SVG files directly, rather than linking them as an image. This plugin works great. The SVG browser has a bunch of pre-loaded icons, and automatically imports any SVG files you upload as well. The separator shape blocks are a nice touch I didn’t even think of. I’m definitely going to keep using this plugin on other sites. Highly recommended. Thank you for the great plugin!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Marco2.8y ago
This is very handy. Would love an option disabling everything except the use of custom SVG from the media library.
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.2.4 Release Date – 07 May 2026 Improved – Updated enshrined/svg-sanitize to the latest version Improved – Updated inspector control style 1.2.4
- — Version 1.2.3 Release Date – 19 November 2025 Fixed – Missing default breakpoint values that caused responsive height styles to stop working. 1.2.3
- — Version 1.2.2 Release Date – 15 November 2025 Fixed – Responsive height style was not working Added – A new hook apply_filters( 'boldblocks_svg_block_limit_svgs', 500 ) allows users to load more SVGs icons from the media library 1.2.2
- — Version 1.2.1 Release Date – 27 August 2025 Fixed – Enqueued dynamic styles for classic themes 1.2.1
- — Version 1.2.0 Release Date – 18 August 2025 Improved – Inline styles are now rendered as dynamic styles for cleaner markup Improved – Revamped the inspector settings Improved – Added support for negative margins 1.2.0
- — Version 1.1.25 Release Date – 14 November 2024 Added – Add typography support feature when using the block as a button Security – Sanitize the SVG files upload via REST API Updated – Required PHP 7.1 1.1.25
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 2 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.2.4). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 5.5 SVG Block <= 1.1.24 - Authenticated (Administrator+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG File Upload ↗2024-11-18 CVE-2024-11098 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.1.24 Patched in 1.1.25
- Patched Medium · 6.4 SVG Block <= 1.1.19 - Authenticated (Author+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via SVG ↗2024-06-22 CVE-2024-4269 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.1.19 Patched in 1.1.20
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
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 6 languages, 4 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
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 "Display an SVG image as a block, which can be used for displaying images, icons, dividers, buttons"
- ✓ 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 One audience phrase ("use this"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Gutenberg, Block editor, ACF and 1 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 2 headings and 2 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 2,717 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
- 2025-11-28 3K+ → 4K+ up after 287 days in tier
- 2025-02-14 2K+ → 3K+ up after 261 days in tier
- 2024-05-29 1K+ → 2K+ up after 267 days in tier
- 2023-09-05 900+ → 1K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2023-09-04 1K+ → 900+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2023-09-03 900+ → 1K+ up after 24 days in tier
- 2023-08-10 800+ → 900+ up after 29 days in tier
- 2023-07-12 700+ → 800+ up after 27 days in tier
Competes with
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