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BetterBlocks

by THRIVE - Web Design Gold Coast · WordPress.org page · Website

v1.0.20 Tested up to WP 7.1 PHP 7.4+

BetterBlocks has 100+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,422 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 25, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.

BetterBlocks at a glance

Active installs
100+
Total downloads
1,422
Downloads, last 30 days
–
available after 30 days of tracking
30-day growth
–
tracking since September 4, 2026

Is BetterBlocks well maintained?

Support threads resolved
No open threads
nothing waiting on the WordPress.org forum
WordPress compatibility
Current
tested up to WordPress 7.1, the current release is 7.1

Features

The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.

  • Extra Margins for Blocks: Adds customizable margins around blocks for a clean, uncluttered editing space
  • Enable/Disable Block Editor by Post Type: Choose where to use the block editor, toggling it on or off for specific post types
  • Dynamic Sidebar Resizing: Adjust the block editor sidebar width to your liking, making editing smoother and more flexible
  • Hide Blocks from Frontend: Temporarily remove active blocks from the frontend, letting you work in private without deleting content
  • ACF fields in sidebar: ACF block fields are always available in the editor sidebar
  • Hide Block Directory: Keep your block search focused by hiding the block directory and reducing clutter

Details

Handy improvements for the Wordpress block editor interface such as post type support, hiding blocks, adjustable sidebar, and more.

The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.

Tags

  • betterblocks
  • block-editor
  • optimisation
  • usability

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Version
1.0.20
Last updated
Aug 25, 2026
First published
Apr 3, 2025
Requires WordPress
5.0
Tested up to
7.1
Requires PHP
7.4
Pricing
Free on WordPress.org

BetterBlocks FAQ

What does BetterBlocks do?

According to its WordPress.org readme, BetterBlocks offers Extra Margins for Blocks: Adds customizable margins around blocks for a clean, uncluttered editing space, Enable/Disable Block Editor by Post Type: Choose where to use the block editor, toggling it on or off for specific post types, Dynamic Sidebar Resizing: Adjust the block editor sidebar width to your liking, making editing smoother and more flexible, Hide Blocks from Frontend: Temporarily remove active blocks from the frontend, letting you work in private without deleting content and ACF fields in sidebar: ACF block fields are always available in the editor sidebar.

How many active installs does BetterBlocks have?

WordPress.org reports 100+ active installs for BetterBlocks as of September 7, 2026.

Is BetterBlocks still maintained?

Yes. The last release was on August 25, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Is BetterBlocks free?

BetterBlocks is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.