Editor Block Outline is the #79 ranked editor app on WordPress, with a 4.9 average rating from 22 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Editor Block Outline is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Kalimah Apps. With a rating of 4.9★ from 22 reviews, it currently ranks #79 in the Editor category.
AppRanks data: Editor Block Outline ranks #79 in Editor on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 15% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Editor Block Outline is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Editor category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 22 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.9★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Kalimah Apps — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (22) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Editor Block Outline works
This a Gutenberg plugin that adds an outline around each block. Outline settings are based on user meta. Each user can
change the settings according to their needs and it will applied only to their account.
Users can change:
When to show outline. On hover or always displayed.
Lock outline for a single block.
Disable outline completely.
Show data (name and class) outside block, inside or floating when hovering over block
Change outline color.
Change outline style to solid, dashed or dotted line
Change padding size
Show/hide block name
Filters
editor_outline_default_user_meta
You can override the default user meta by using this filter. The filter will receive the default user meta as an array and
you can return a modified array.
Check github repo for more information. https://github.com/kalimahapps/Editor-Block-Outline#filters
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Editor#79of 560Top 15%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Editor Block Outline stands in the Editor category
Editor Block Outline ranks #79 of 560 apps in the Editor category, placing it in the top 15% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Editor Block Outline?
Editor Block Outline is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.9-star rating from 22 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Editor 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 Kalimah Apps.
Who uses Editor Block Outline?
Currently around 1,000 active stores have installed Editor Block Outline. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Editor category on WordPress.
Where does Editor Block Outline rank on WordPress?
Editor Block Outline currently sits at position #79 in the Editor category on WordPress. That places it in the top 14% of 560 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.