Gutenverse – WordPress Blocks, Page Builder & Site Editor

81 Quality Score

Active Installs

19/30

With 20,000 active installs, it is a growing but still relatively small plugin compared to the 10 million installs of top alternatives, so it lacks a massive community.

Update Freshness

25/25

Last updated June 2026 with full WordPress 6.9.4 compatibility, this score is perfect and shows the developers are actively keeping it current.

User Rating

15/15

A 98 out of 100 from 187 ratings is exceptionally strong, indicating that almost everyone who tried it gave it high marks.

Support Health

8/15

Only 1 support thread exists in the record, which is too small a sample to confirm reliable help, so the support health score is middling.

WP Compatibility

15/15

It supports WordPress 5.9 and up and only needs PHP 7.0, making it compatible with virtually any modern WordPress install.

Scores higher than 86% of indexed plugins

About

WordPress blocks, page builder, and website builder for the Block Editor and Site Editor with templates, popups, and block themes.

Active Installs 20k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2026-09-24 3:06am GMT

Requires WordPress 5.9+

Tested Up To 7.1.2

Requires PHP 7.0+

Security History

15 known vulnerabilities, all patched

15 Medium

Most recent: September 24, 2026

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Gutenverse <= 4.0.8 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Post Comment Block 'suffixMain' Attribute Medium

September 24, 2026 Patched in ["4.0.9"] CVE-2026-92746

Gutenverse <= 4.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Multiple Blocks Medium

August 25, 2026 Patched in ["4.0.3"] CVE-2026-3002

Gutenverse <= 4.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'titleTag' Block Attribute Medium

August 24, 2026 Patched in ["4.0.3"] CVE-2026-19943

Gutenverse <= 3.8.0 - Authenticated (Editor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'fonts[].font.font.value' Parameter Medium

June 26, 2026 Patched in ["3.8.1"] CVE-2026-12399

Gutenverse <= 3.4.6 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting via 's' Parameter Medium

May 26, 2026 Patched in ["3.4.7"] CVE-2026-3001

Gutenverse – Ultimate WordPress FSE Blocks Addons & Ecosystem <= 3.5.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Server-Side Request Forgery via 'imageUrl' Medium

May 4, 2026 Patched in ["3.6.0"] CVE-2026-2948

Gutenverse – Ultimate WordPress FSE Blocks Addons & Ecosystem <= 3.5.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'separatorIconSVG' Medium

May 4, 2026 Patched in ["3.6.0"] CVE-2026-2868

Gutenverse – Ultimate WordPress FSE Blocks Addons & Ecosystem <= 3.4.6 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via 'imageLoad' Medium

April 3, 2026 Patched in ["3.4.7"] CVE-2026-2924

Gutenverse <= 3.2.1 - Missing Authorization Medium

November 28, 2025 Patched in ["3.3.0"] CVE-2025-66065

Gutenverse <= 3.1.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via Animated Text and Fun Fact Blocks Medium

August 5, 2025 Patched in ["3.1.1"] CVE-2025-7727

Gutenverse <= 2.2.1 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting via countdown Block Medium

April 28, 2025 Patched in ["3.0.0"] CVE-2025-2893

Gutenverse <= 1.9.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

August 26, 2024 Patched in ["2.0.0"] CVE-2024-43920

Gutenverse <= 1.9.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

July 19, 2024 Patched in ["1.9.3"] CVE-2024-38785

Gutenverse <= 1.9.0 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

April 12, 2024 Patched in ["1.9.1"] CVE-2024-3692

Gutenverse <= 1.8.5 - Missing Authorization via 'data/update' API Endpoint Medium

June 19, 2023 Patched in ["1.8.6"] CVE-2023-35875

What It Does

Gutenverse adds a large library of blocks, templates, popups, and full site editing tools to the WordPress block editor, letting you build and customize pages without leaving Gutenberg. It covers everything from layout blocks and design elements to popup builders and starter block themes. In practical terms, it is an all-in-one block-based alternative to page builders like Elementor.

Who It's For

This plugin is a good fit for small business owners, freelancers, and agencies who prefer the block editor but want more design power and ready-made templates out of the box. It works well for the listed use cases such as real estate listings, course creators, and local service sites. Anyone already committed to Gutenberg or full site editing who wants a single plugin to cover pages, popups, and theme editing will find it useful.

Who Should Skip It

If you are already running Elementor, Spectra, Kadence, or another mature block library with 600,000+ active installs, switching to Gutenverse brings little advantage and loses community resources. Users who prefer shortcode-based content or want the absolute most popular page builder should look elsewhere.

The Bottom Line

Gutenverse scores 81.46 out of 100, backed by near-perfect maintenance, compatibility, and user ratings, though its small install base and limited support history mean you are betting on a younger product. It is a solid choice for users who want an all-in-one Gutenberg toolkit in one plugin. Just be aware that more battle-tested alternatives exist if community size and proven longevity matter to you.

Pick Elementor if you want the most popular page builder with 10 million installs, a huge template library, and a massive ecosystem of third-party add-ons.

Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks 95/100

Pick Spectra if you want a more established Gutenberg block library with 1 million installs and a proven track record.

Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements 93/100

Pick Shortcodes Ultimate if you only need a lightweight library of content elements and prefer shortcodes over blocks.

Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor 89/100

Pick Kadence Blocks if you want a mature Gutenberg toolkit with 600,000 installs, strong theme integration, and a wider community.

Starter Templates – AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg 89/100

Pick Starter Templates if your main goal is to import full ready-made websites quickly using AI, rather than build with a custom block library.