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Editor Blocks by Download Manager

By Shahjada

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Editor Blocks by Download Manager Review - In-Depth Analysis

Editor Blocks by Download Manager provides a collection of custom blocks for the Gutenberg editor. It enhances download management with various features and UI blocks.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 1+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average 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

Editor Blocks by Download Manager is the collection of beautiful ready-to-use custom blocks for the new Gutenberg block editor. Primarily, this plugin covers various download manager features like embedding package or category within a page/post. Additionally, it includes lots of generic UI blocks to give you more customizability option with your page design.

WPDM Blocks include a block to show a download/file/package, query download manager items using various filters, and list downloads from selected categories. It also provides a signup form with custom role selection, a login form, a user dashboard, and a search option on a page. The Table Builder feature allows visual building of downloads tables, available with WPDM Pro only.

Please install Attire Blocks for many free UI blocks and ready-to-use layouts.

Comparing to Alternatives

Editor Blocks by Download Manager stands alone in its category, with no close direct alternatives available.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with WordPress Download Manager
Provides specialized Gutenberg blocks for enhanced content management
Highly rated by users for functionality and ease of use

Weaknesses

Has a known medium severity security vulnerability fixed in version 2.1.9
Limited user feedback due to low number of ratings
No pro version available, limiting advanced feature options

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from the sole reviewer, user sentiment is very positive, though data is limited.

Positive highlights

'I think it’s a super co-plugin for WPDM, please update it recently! Thx!' — trombitamuvesz

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability reported and fixed in past versions
Limited user base and feedback restrict comprehensive sentiment analysis

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who rely on WordPress Download Manager and want dedicated Gutenberg blocks to enhance their content management experience.

Not ideal for

Those seeking a plugin with extensive user feedback, frequent updates, or a pro version with advanced features; also users concerned about past security vulnerabilities should ensure they use the latest version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential Gutenberg blocks integrated with WordPress Download Manager functionality.

Final Verdict

Editor Blocks by Download Manager is a niche plugin that effectively extends WordPress Download Manager with Gutenberg blocks, earning high praise from its limited user base. Its lack of direct alternatives highlights its unique position, though the small number of reviews suggests cautious adoption.

Potential users should be aware of a past medium severity security vulnerability that has been addressed, and the absence of a pro version limits advanced feature availability. Overall, it is a solid choice for those needing this specific functionality within WordPress, provided they keep the plugin updated.