Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)
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At a glance
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) v3.4.4 is a free WordPress plugin with 10K+ active installs, 4.9/5 rating from 80 reviews, updated September 21, 2026, requires WordPress 4.6+. Download the latest GPL version below — free, with live demo included.
The Content Blocks allows you to display the contents of a custom post type in a sidebar widget or using a shortcode.
Even though you could use the text widget that comes with the default WordPress install, this plugin has some major benefits:
- The Content Blocks plugin enables users to use the WYSIWYG editor for editing the content and adding images.
- If you are using the standard WordPress text widgets to display content on various areas of your template, this content can only be edited by users with administrator access. If you would like to give content editors access without exposing them to the whole WordPress admin, this plugin solves that problem.
- You can even use the featured image functionality to display them in a widget.
- The Content Blocks plugin is compatible with the WPML Multi-Language plugin and automatically shows the correct language in the widget area.
- The Content Blocks can be included in posts and pages using the built-in shortcode functionality.
This plugin creates a ‘content_block’ custom post type. You can choose to either display the title on the page or use it to describe the contents and widget position of the content block. Note that you can easily hide the title if you want a cleaner layout.
To add content to a widget, drag it to the required position in the sidebar and select the title of the custom post in the widget configuration.
Includes the following translations:
- Swedish (sv_SE) by Andreas Larsson
- Spanish (es_ES) by IBIDEM GROUP
- Portuguese (pt_BR) by Ronaldo Chevalier
- Polish (pl_PL) by Kuba Skublicki
- Dutch (nl_NL) by Johan van der Wijk
- Czech (cs_CZ) by Martin Kucera
More translations are very welcome!
Frequently asked questions
What is Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)?
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) is a free WordPress plugin available under the GPL license. The current version is 3.4.4. It is active on over 10K websites.
Is Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) free to download?
Yes — Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) 3.4.4 is a free GPL download with no hidden fees, no account needed, and no feature locked behind a paywall in this package. Users rate it 4.9 out of 5 based on 80 reviews.
How do I install Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) 3.4.4?
Download the ZIP file from this page, then in your WordPress dashboard go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin, choose the file, click Install Now, then Activate. The plugin works immediately after activation — no license key or extra setup is required for the core features.
What are the requirements for Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)?
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) 3.4.4 requires WordPress 4.6 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts already meet these versions. Running older versions may cause features to break, so update WordPress and PHP first if your site is behind.
When was Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) last updated?
Version 3.4.4 was last updated on September 21, 2026. This page is refreshed automatically, so the download here always matches the newest version we have verified.
Is the Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) download safe?
The file is sourced directly from the official WordPress.org repository — the same file the developer published. It is served unmodified, so what you install here is byte-identical to the official release.
Technical details
| Version | 3.4.4 |
|---|---|
| Last updated | September 21, 2026 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ |
| Rating | ★★★★★ 4.9/5 (80 reviews) |
| Requires WordPress | 4.6 or higher |
| Author | Johan van der Wijk |
| Tags | block, content-block, custom-post, shortcode, widget |
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