Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns

Q: Is Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns secure?

WP HealthKit's independent audit rates Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns overall risk as HIGH with a report-card grade of C.

Q: How many vulnerabilities does Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns have?

The audit found 306 findings: 0 critical, 5 high, 39 medium severity.

Q: Should I use Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns?

Based on the latest audit (grade C, risk HIGH), review the 306 findings on this page before deciding — higher-risk findings should be weighed against the plugin's alternatives.

v6.1.3WordPress Plugin200K+ installs4.9Audited 124 days ago

HIGH

Total Findings

306

Security Grade

Active Installs

200K+

Coding Score

100/100

Security Findings

306

Critical0

High5

Medium39

Low174

Info88

Executive Summary

Is Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns secure? In WP HealthKit's independent 2026 audit, Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns received an overall risk of HIGH and a report-card grade of C across 306 findings (0 critical, 5 high severity).

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Readiness

Coding Standards

100/100

PHP Compatibility

Requires PHP 8.0

Categories with Findings

Hardcoded SecretsPHP CompatibilityInternationalizationDatabaseType SafetyWordPress CompatibilityWooCommerce CompatibilityPlugin ConflictsPerformance

Plugin Info

Active Installs: 200K+
WP.org Rating: 4.9
Requires WP: 5.8+
Tested Up To: 7.0
Requires PHP: 7.4+
Audit Count: 1
Type: plugin

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