Button Block – Stylish buttons that get more clicks

79 Quality Score

Active Installs

17/30

With 5,000 active installs, adoption is modest compared to heavyweight block suites like Spectra at one million installs, though it earns a popularity bonus above the baseline.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated in June 2026 and requires modern PHP 7.4 and WordPress 6.5, signaling active upkeep and forward compatibility.

User Rating

15/15

It scores a perfect 100 from 7 reviewers, a small but glowing sample.

Support Health

8/15

Only one support thread exists so far with one resolution, which is fine but too thin to demonstrate a strong track record.

WP Compatibility

15/15

It targets WordPress 6.5 and 7.0 plus PHP 7.4, landing a full compatibility score.

Scores higher than 72% of indexed plugins

About

Get multi-functional buttons

Active Installs 5k+

Rating ★★★★★ 5/5

Last Updated 2026-09-08 9:55am GMT

Requires WordPress 6.5+

Tested Up To 7.1

Requires PHP 7.4+

Security History

5 known vulnerabilities, all patched

5 Medium

Most recent: July 30, 2025

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Button Block <= 1.2.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Medium

July 30, 2025 Patched in ["1.2.1"] CVE-2025-54694

Button Block <= 1.1.5 - Missing Authorization Medium

January 13, 2025 Patched in ["1.1.6"] CVE-2025-22787

Button Block <= 1.1.9 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting Medium

January 7, 2025 Patched in ["1.2.0"] CVE-2025-22815

Button Block – Get fully customizable & multi-functional buttons <= 1.1.5 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Post Disclosure via Post Duplication Medium

December 18, 2024 Patched in ["1.1.6"] CVE-2024-12560

Button Block – Get fully customizable & multi-functional buttons <= 1.1.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Post Disclosure Medium

November 20, 2024 Patched in ["1.1.5"] CVE-2024-10671

What It Does

Button Block is a WordPress Gutenberg block plugin that lets site builders create styled, interactive buttons directly inside the block editor without writing CSS or shortcodes. It adds a dedicated button block with options for customization so you can place call-to-action elements, download links, or navigation prompts anywhere in your content.

Who It's For

This plugin suits small to mid-sized WordPress sites that want quick, attractive CTA buttons without installing a full block suite such as Spectra or Qi Blocks, especially e-commerce shops, landing pages, and affiliate blogs needing a lightweight button tool. It is a good fit for users on WordPress 6.5 or newer who want a focused, single-purpose button block.

Who Should Skip It

If you already use a full block plugin like Spectra, Qi Blocks, or Kadence that includes a button block, this plugin is redundant. Sites needing analytics dashboards, A/B testing, or advanced interactivity around buttons will also need a more feature-rich solution.

The Bottom Line

Button Block is a focused, well-maintained, and well-rated plugin that earns a 79.07 quality score, ideal for users who want a simple button block without bloat. It falls short of full block suites in adoption and breadth, but that is the point: a lightweight tool that does one job well.

Pick Spectra if you want far more than a button block, including 1,000,000+ installs and a complete Gutenberg design toolkit.

Breadcrumb NavXT 88/100

Choose this only if your priority is SEO-friendly breadcrumb navigation rather than buttons.

PDF Embedder 86/100

Pick PDF Embedder if your button is really meant to display a PDF inline rather than drive clicks elsewhere.

Qi Blocks 84/100

Choose Qi Blocks for a middle-ground block library with 60,000 installs if you need several design elements beyond buttons.

Flexible Table Block 83/100

Pick Flexible Table Block when pricing tables and product matrices matter more than CTA buttons.