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Snow Monkey Blocks

By Takashi Kitajima

Design & Themes / Page Builders & Visual Editors

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Snow Monkey Blocks Review - In-Depth Analysis

Snow Monkey Blocks is a collection of Gutenberg blocks for creating landing pages. It allows users to design pages easily without coding.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 7+ reviews)

Active Installations

30,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Snow Monkey Blocks is a collection of content blocks for Gutenberg. With this plugin, you can create and publish landing pages or highly designed pages quickly and easily. You do not need to write any code.

With Snow Monkey Blocks, you can add blocks such as features, checklists, FAQs, steps, testimonials, and CTAs to Gutenberg. This allows you to launch responsive landing pages without programming knowledge.

Snow Monkey Blocks is optimized for the Snow Monkey theme, but it can also be used with other themes. When used together with the Snow Monkey theme, the output will be perfectly designed and will match the view of the edit screen.

Comparing to Alternatives

Snow Monkey Blocks offers a unique set of blocks with a focus on user responsiveness and customization, standing out among other Gutenberg block plugins. However, there are several well-established alternatives that provide similar functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly customizable and minimalistic design.
Unique blocks not commonly found in other plugins.
Responsive and quick developer support.
User-friendly with no coding required.
Strong positive user feedback and high ratings.

Weaknesses

Known medium severity security vulnerability fixed only in recent update.
Reported navigation issues affecting user login and link usage.
No pro version available, limiting advanced feature access.
Smaller user base compared to some alternatives.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and only one negative review, users generally praise Snow Monkey Blocks for its ease of use and unique features, though some report critical navigation issues.

Positive highlights

"I cannot live without Snow Monkey Blocks!" — kutsu
"Simple to use, highly customizable, minimalistic, beautiful." — mukopu3a
"This plugin has many useful blocks. It's cool!" — Ko Takagi
"The plugin solves coding exhaustion." — yamasakidaisuke
"Very useful plugin with thoughtful blocks." — xiuca

Common complaints

Prevents users from logging in or using navigation links on the website.

Weaknesses

Medium severity stored cross-site scripting vulnerability fixed in recent update.
Navigation issues causing usability problems.
No pro version limits advanced feature availability.
Smaller community and fewer reviews compared to alternatives.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a highly customizable and minimalistic block plugin with unique features and responsive developer support, especially those who prefer a free solution without coding.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring robust security assurances or those that cannot tolerate any navigation or login disruptions should consider alternatives. Also, users needing advanced premium features might find this plugin limiting.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a variety of unique and customizable blocks suitable for most users without coding.

Final Verdict

Snow Monkey Blocks is a well-regarded plugin praised for its unique blocks, ease of use, and responsive support, making it a strong choice for users wanting a free and customizable Gutenberg block solution. However, the presence of a recent medium severity security vulnerability and reported navigation issues may concern some users.

While it lacks a pro version and has a smaller user base compared to alternatives, its strengths in customization and user satisfaction make it worth considering, especially for those prioritizing design flexibility over advanced premium features or extensive security guarantees.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Snow Monkey Blocks plugin.

Gutenberg blocks

landing pages

page design

Screenshots

FAQ

Yes! You can use Snow Monkey Blocks with any theme, but we recommend using our Snow Monkey theme for the best presentation. Other themes may require adjustment of margin between blocks.