Sketch Block is the #355 ranked block app on WordPress, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Sketch Block is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Automattic.
AppRanks data: Sketch Block ranks #355 in Block on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 60% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
Generated from live marketplace data — refreshed daily
Sketch Block is a newly-listed WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Block category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. no published reviews yet means feature claims are unverified by the wider merchant base. Without a published review base, the only fit-signal available is the developer's own documentation plus the marketplace's listing-quality audit (linked below). 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
- +Published by Automattic — established developer track record
Cons
- −No public reviews yet — fit and reliability are unverified
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How Sketch Block works
Sketch and draw freely on a canvas with brush strokes that feel natural. Pick among three different brush sizes and the color palette of the site. The block has a transparent background so it can be layered on top of any container block, like groups or background images to achieve different effects.
Credits The block is powered by the awesome perfect-freehand library.
Source and Support You can follow development, file an issue, suggest features, and view the source at the Github repo: https://github.com/Automattic/block-experiments
Category rankings
As of Sep 8, 2026- Block#355of 593Top 60%
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Competitors & alternatives
Sketch Block doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked block apps on WordPress:
Where Sketch Block stands in the Block category
Sketch Block ranks #355 of 593 apps in the Block category, placing it in the top 60% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Sketch Block?
Sketch Block is an app for WordPress. It is published on WordPress Plugin Directory and tracked by AppRanks, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Block 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 Automattic.
Who uses Sketch Block?
Currently around 100 active stores have installed Sketch Block. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Block category on WordPress.
Where does Sketch Block rank on WordPress?
Sketch Block currently sits at position #355 in the Block category on WordPress. That places it in the top 60% of 593 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.