Code Blocks for Google Workspace Marketplace
Code Blocks is the #2 ranked web development app on Google Workspace, with a 4.0 average rating from 1,235 reviews, with a free plan available, as of July 9, 2026.
Code Blocks is a Google Workspace Marketplace app by Alex Forsythe. With a rating of 4.0★ from 1,235 reviews, it currently ranks #2 in the Web development category.
AppRanks data: Code Blocks ranks #2 in Web development on Google Workspace Marketplace, placing it in the top 2% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Code Blocks is a well-rated Google Workspace app with an established review history. It is listed in the Web development category on Google Workspace Marketplace, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 1,235 reviews show steady adoption but the app hasn't crossed the heavy-volume bar yet. Review accumulation at this stage tends to come from segment-specific use cases rather than universal adoption, so fit-to-stack matters more than category-leader brand recognition. The free tier lets you trial the entry feature set without committing a payment method. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical Google Workspace Marketplace listing.
Pros
- +1,235 reviews provide statistical reliability for the rating average
- +Free tier available — no card required to evaluate
- +Published by Alex Forsythe — established developer track record
Cons
- −Narrow integration surface (1 declared) — may not fit shops with multi-vendor stacks
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About Code Blocks
How Code Blocks works
Code Blocks makes it easy to put your code into Google Docs™. Simply select some text, click the "Format" button, and it will be formatted with the color theme of your choice.
- One-click syntax highlighting
- Automatic language detection (or choose it yourself)
- Lots of color themes
- Format code inline or as blocks (1x1 tables)
- Preview changes before updating your document
Enjoy!
ℹ️ Code Blocks does not provide real-time syntax highlighting or code formatting. To get these features, you will need to use a dedicated code editor.
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Category rankings
As of Jul 9, 2026- Web development#2of 106Top 2%
- Productivity#38of 108Top 36%
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Frequently asked questions
What is Code Blocks?
Code Blocks is an app for Google Workspace. It currently holds a 4.0-star rating from 1,235 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on a daily refresh cycle. It is listed under the Web development category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Alex Forsythe.
Who uses Code Blocks?
Currently around 6,778,359 active stores have installed Code Blocks. Its review base of 1,235 signals a mature user community spanning small, mid-market, and enterprise merchants. It is part of the Web development category on Google Workspace.
Where does Code Blocks rank on Google Workspace?
Code Blocks currently sits at position #2 in the Web development category on Google Workspace. That places it in the top 2% of 106 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.