Timeline Block – tell your story with elegant timelines
by bPlugins · Blocks
Also makes 105 other plugins · 209.4K+ installs across the portfolio →
Create beautiful horizontal and vertical timelines in Gutenberg. Customizable themes to showcase stories, events, projects, and milestones.
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Health
A 88/100
Few reviews
Active installs
3K+
≈3.9K estimated
Momentum
+19%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “block” for “stories”. “block” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “stories” sits at #4 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
88 health vs 71 average across 2,522 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.7%
of downloads still active
At least 3K of 80.3K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Blocks plugin keeps 2.1%, across 1,577 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 15 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 2 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 6 reviews, smoothed to 4.20★ and held back under 25 reviews
5 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.
41
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
24%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.0
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| tell | #1 | #3 | 0 |
| story | #1 | #2 | 0 |
| timeline block | #2 | #5 | 0 |
| ai timeline | #1 | #3 | 0 |
| timelines | #3 | #5 | 0 |
| timeline builder your tag | #4 | #11 | 0 |
| horizontal timeline your tag | #4 | #9 | 0 |
| timeline your tag | #4 | #8 | 0 |
| stories | #4 | #10 | down 1 |
| vertical timeline your tag | #5 | #11 | 0 |
| wordpress timeline block | #2 | #5 | 0 |
| milestones | #5 | #11 | up 1 |
| wp timeline | #3 | #6 | 0 |
| wordpress timeline | #4 | #10 | 0 |
| timeline for wordpress | #4 | #9 | 0 |
| post timeline | #4 | #9 | 0 |
| timeline plugin | #4 | #8 | 0 |
| events timeline | #4 | #6 | up 2 |
| wordpress timeline plugin | #5 | #11 | down 1 |
| elegant themes | #5 | #13 | 0 |
| block your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
156 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 119 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 “block” for “stories”. “block” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “stories” sits at #4 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 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 6.5K · 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.
15
releases in the last 12 months
2d ago
latest release · v1.5.7 · 29 Oct 2026
35
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 47% 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 “3K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 18 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 21 Jan 2022
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ hellson2.7y ago
Works like a charm. Reported a bug on the support forum and it was fixed within 24 hours.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ ejb3.2y ago
Simple and effective. It’s perfect for my client’s needs. Plus, being a block builder keeps it all contained within the page. I love it!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mikey794.1y ago
We’re using the Timeline Block plugin on several WordPress pages. Because of our – very special – framework & plugin-constellation, some issues occured. The team from bPlugins LLC supported us like hell and made everything running. Thank you very much! Very recommendable plugin!! Best Mikey
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ npotier804.4y ago
Super light plugin. One of the few that I know of that offers a horizontal view and integrates perfectly with Gutenberg. Exactly what I was looking for: thank you very much for this development!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ shahariam4.8y ago
This plugin Worth more than 5 star
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.5.3 Added support for WordPress 7.0. Improved performance and stability. Added two Premium Themes and AI Generate Timeline Content (Pro). 1.5.3
- — Version 1.5.1 Fixed stored XSS security vulnerability in timeline content rendering. Updated text domain to match plugin slug for proper translation support. Fixed JavaScript translation loading issues. Added missing internationalizat 1.5.1
- — Version 1.5.0 Naming issue – The plugin name was too generic or implied false affiliation. Updated the name to comply with guidelines. Compliance: Removed all trialware/feature-gating logic to ensure full functionality for all users. 1.5.0
- — Version 1.4.0 Update: Add animation options and two new theme. Fixed: Responsive issue. 1.4.0
- — Version 1.3.7 Update: Redesigned the dashboard with a modern and improved user interface, replacing the previous outdated layout. 1.3.7
- — Version 1.3.6 **Fixed: **Removed unnecessary login restriction for shortcode display. 1.3.6
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 2 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.5.7). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Timeline Block <= 1.3.3 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Author+) Private Timeline Exposure via Shortcode Attribute ↗2026-02-05 CVE-2026-1228 Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key Affects <= 1.3.3 Patched in 1.3.4
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Timeline Block <= 1.1.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2025-02-14 CVE-2025-26754 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.1.1 Patched in 1.1.3
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 1 language, 1 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
8 of 8 pass · checked 31 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Create beautiful horizontal and vertical timelines in Gutenberg. Customizable themes to showcase stories, e..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 6 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 6 of 6 read like questions a user would type.
- ✓ Names who it is for Names its audience or use cases ("use it", "built for", "use cases").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Gutenberg, Block editor, YouTube.
- ✓ Headings and lists 28 headings and 17 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 10,101 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "timeline builder" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-05-10 2K+ → 3K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2025-05-09 3K+ → 2K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-05-08 2K+ → 3K+ up after 254 days in tier
- 2024-08-27 1K+ → 2K+ up after 357 days in tier
- 2023-09-05 900+ → 1K+ up after 3 days in tier
- 2023-09-02 1K+ → 900+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2023-09-01 900+ → 1K+ up after 32 days in tier
- 2023-07-31 800+ → 900+ up after 62 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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Cool Timeline (Horizontal & Vertical Timeline) 20K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A -
Timeline – Tell Your Story Through Events and Milestones 2K+ installs · 4.0★ · 3 shared tags B -
Timeline Widget For Elementor (Elementor Timeline, Vertical & Horizontal Timeline) 70K+ installs · 4.8★ · 2 shared tags A -
Bold Timeline Lite 10K+ installs · 3.8★ · 2 shared tags B -
Vertical Timeline Widget for Elementor 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags A -
Timeline Module for Divi 3K+ installs · 4.3★ · 2 shared tags A
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