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NHS Blocks

By NHS Leadership Academy Digital Team

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

NHS Blocks Review - In-Depth Analysis

NHS styled blocks for WordPress using the Gutenberg editor. Designed for NHS organizations but usable by anyone.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

NHS styled blocks for WordPress using the Gutenberg editor, based on the excellent work from the NHSUK Front-end Library. These blocks mean your WordPress site can offer the latest care cards, site promos and info panels to your users, and that all of this content will be styled to match the NHS branding guidelines.

This plugin is designed principally for use by NHS organizations, but can be used by anybody.

This plugin previously required Gutenberg 7.9.1 (as a standalone plugin) to be installed and active. This requirement has now been removed and it uses the native Gutenberg that ships with WordPress 5.3 and higher. If you also have the Gutenberg plugin installed we strongly encourage you to deactivate the Gutenberg plugin as it may cause future conflicts with the nhsblocks plugin.

Contributions to development of this work are welcome at our GitHub repository.

Comparing to Alternatives

NHS Blocks offers a unique set of user-friendly blocks with a focus on practical use, distinguishing it from other block plugins available.

Top alternatives

Strengths

User-friendly and practical blocks tailored for ease of use
Regular updates and long-term commitment from developers
Unique block offerings not commonly found in other plugins
High user satisfaction with minimal complaints

Weaknesses

Limited number of total ratings available
No pro version with advanced features
Smaller user base compared to more established alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect record of 4 and 5-star ratings and no negative reviews, users appreciate the plugin's practicality and usefulness.

Positive highlights

'Such a practical plugin' - danielshaw
'Great, thanks! This is a very useful plugin.' - Michael Turner

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited feedback due to low number of total reviews
Lack of advanced features found in some alternatives

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, practical set of blocks with reliable updates and a focus on usability will find NHS Blocks ideal.

Not ideal for

Those needing a wide variety of advanced or premium features, or a plugin with a large established user community, may find this plugin less suitable.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes a solid collection of practical, user-friendly blocks with ongoing updates and support.

Final Verdict

NHS Blocks stands out for its practical and user-friendly blocks, backed by a dedicated development team and positive user feedback. Its clean security record and free availability make it a trustworthy choice for users needing reliable block options.

While it lacks a pro version and has a smaller user base compared to some alternatives, its strengths in usability and commitment to updates make it a valuable plugin for those prioritizing simplicity and practicality.