What Are WordPress Blocks?<\/h2>\n
Blocks are components used for creating and editing elements in a WordPress post or page. Various block types are available in the WordPress editor to add text, media files, and layout elements, giving you more flexibility to build content.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p>
Why Use WordPress Blocks?<\/h2>
The old WordPress editor was a TinyMCE editor focused on text editing. The interface was similar to a text editor software, with no visual elements to provide a page or post preview.<\/p>
In comparison, content blocks allow you to alter the page layout and seamlessly insert various visual and interactive elements – tasks that were not possible using the old classic editor.<\/p>
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<\/a><\/figure><\/div>Blocks have also improved ease of use in many aspects. For example, embedding external media such as YouTube videos is now as simple as adding the specific block to the content and pasting the video URL.<\/p>
With the previous editor, such content customization might have required extra HTML code.<\/p>
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>The synced block pattern feature lets you save a pre-customized block for future use, so you don’t have to recreate the content from scratch.<\/p>
Another option is to use regular or unsynced block patterns – pre-built block layouts available for different purposes.<\/p>
<\/a><\/figure><\/div>Using a block-based WordPress theme is also a great way of customizing templates with the block editor and its global styles interface. It makes it easier to change the templates or even the layout of the entire site by simply rearranging the content blocks.<\/p>
Overall, the new WordPress editor provides a better user experience for content editing. It’s also a more user-friendly platform for new users to learn WordPress<\/a>.<\/p> There are over 90 blocks available in the latest WordPress version, divided into six categories – text, media, design, widgets, theme, and embeds.<\/p> Let’s check out all the blocks in the WordPress block editor and their main customization options.<\/p> Text blocks let you add headings, paragraphs, and other text elements to the content. Some of the main text blocks available are:<\/p> Some of the text blocks also provide different ways to display the text. For example, the pullquote <\/strong>block helps to draw attention to a text excerpt, while the table <\/strong>block makes it easier to present and compare any information.<\/p> Other blocks like code <\/strong>and preformatted <\/strong>allow you to highlight code snippets.<\/p> \n\n\n Check out our article on adding tables in WordPress<\/a> to learn how to use Gutenberg's table block.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n<\/p> Media blocks let you upload various files to the media library and embed them in the content. There are seven media blocks:<\/p> Image <\/strong>and gallery <\/strong>blocks are among the most common media blocks.<\/p> While the image block displays an individual image, the gallery block allows you to create a cluster of images. That said, the images in the gallery are treated as independent blocks with their own alt text fields.<\/p> The file <\/strong>block can accept any file type and embed them on the site. A notable feature of this block is the PDF viewer<\/a>, which allows you to embed a PDF file that visitors can read directly on the site or download.<\/p> Using the WordPress block editor, it’s possible to customize the content layout easily using design blocks. While this block type doesn’t add content, it helps shape how the content will appear to site visitors.<\/p> There are nine design blocks available:<\/p> Columns<\/strong>, group<\/strong>, and row <\/strong>are also WordPress container block types, meaning they can host individual blocks inside them.<\/p> For example, use the columns block to create a sidebar. You can divide the width of the page to a 70:30 ratio, add content to the larger side, and insert WordPress widgets<\/a> and other elements into the smaller side.<\/p> Using the row block, add multiple blocks in the same horizontal position. For example, use it to add elements to the header and footer.<\/p> Widgets now come as blocks that you can insert anywhere on the page, including the footer and sidebars.<\/p> The 13 widget blocks available in the Gutenberg block editor are:<\/p> Most theme blocks are dynamic, pulling in content information like post content, query loop, and post comments and displaying them on the site. Several of them are also essential to display the site identity, including the site logo, site title, and site tagline.<\/p> There are 23 theme blocks in total. The blocks that relate to the site and theme design in general are:<\/p> There are also blocks that fetch content information from blog posts:<\/p> The new block editor lets you easily embed external content by copying and pasting URLs. For example, there’s a dedicated block for embedding a video from YouTube.<\/p> Some of the embed blocks the new editor offers are:<\/p> If you can’t find the desired platform, use the embed <\/strong>block and paste the URL to embed the media.<\/p> The Gutenberg block editor is the default WordPress editor for post and page creation<\/a>. The block editor is also available for full site editing when using a block theme.<\/p> When adding a new blog post<\/a> or page, the editor will provide a paragraph block by default so that you can start writing straight away. When you press Enter<\/strong>, the paragraph block is also the default new block, making the writing process seamless.<\/p> Alternatively, add a new block by clicking on the plus <\/strong>(+<\/strong>) button in the content area. A small pop-up will appear with six recently used blocks and a search bar. Use the search bar to find a specific block and click on it to insert it into the content.<\/p> Another option is opening the block inserter by clicking on the plus <\/strong>(+<\/strong>) button on the top-left corner of the screen.<\/p> A new panel will appear on the left side with all the available blocks – you can use the search bar to locate the desired option. Then, click on the block to add it to the content.<\/p> To rearrange blocks, the WordPress block editor has a drag-and-drop feature. Select any block, click the Drag<\/strong> icon on its toolbar, and drop it in the desired place.<\/p> Alternatively, use the up and down arrows on the block’s toolbar.<\/p> All WordPress content blocks have different setting tools. To configure any of them, select a block, and open the block settings panel by clicking on the Settings<\/strong> button in the top-right corner of the screen.<\/p> The settings panel will appear on the right side. For example, the paragraph block has options to customize the color, typography, and other design elements.<\/p> Installing a WordPress plugin<\/a> is a great way of adding different block options to the WordPress editor.<\/p> Several WordPress plugins<\/a> are available to expand the block library with additional content blocks, customization tools, and even layout templates.<\/p> However, each block plugin offers a different set of blocks. Thus, to help you find the best option, we’ll list the top 10 WordPress block plugins.<\/p> Plugin Stats:<\/strong><\/p> The Genesis Blocks plugin adds 14 new blocks to the WordPress block editor. It may not seem like many, but its set of blocks can help take a business website to the next level.<\/p> The Pricing <\/strong>block is one of the main new additions. The block helps create a pricing table without building it from scratch using the table block. It lets you add up to four pricing columns, complete with a call-to-action button.<\/p> The call-to-action<\/strong> block lets you add a call-to-action section to the site. It supports an image background and full-width layout to make it stand out from the rest of the content.<\/p> The plugin’s premium version, Genesis Pro<\/a>, adds two more blocks and block-level user permissions so that only selected users will have access to certain blocks. All in all, this plugin is suitable for blogs and small business websites that look for simple additional blocks.<\/p> Plugin Stats:<\/strong><\/p> Getwid is the free block plugin with the widest range of additional Gutenberg blocks. It offers 38 unique blocks and over 35 pre-made templates to help you create a beautiful web design without having to install too many plugins.<\/p> Blocks like image slider<\/strong>, image box<\/strong>, and image stack gallery <\/strong>provide new ways to present images on your content. Getwid also comes with Instagram <\/strong>and Google Maps<\/strong> blocks that extend the existing embedding options.<\/p> The pre-made templates are similar to the WordPress block pattern. However, Getwid uses the template library <\/strong>block instead of the pattern inserter to select and insert the template into the content.<\/p> You can disable unused blocks to maintain the speed and simplicity of your editor. Go to Dashboard <\/strong>-> Settings <\/strong>-> Getwid <\/strong>and open the Blocks <\/strong>tab to select which blocks to disable.<\/p> Plugin Stats:<\/strong><\/p> Spectra – WordPress Gutenberg Blocks is one of the most compelling WordPress block plugins. Along with 33 different blocks, Spectra also provides 81 full-page templates, 284 block patterns, and 56 wireframes.<\/p> Blocks like post grid<\/strong>, post masonry<\/strong>, and post carousel <\/strong>display your posts in various formats. The price list<\/strong> block is perfect for listing a restaurant’s menu or other product prices. It’s also possible to insert an image for each item using the block’s design tools.<\/p> Spectra comes with several schema blocks for how-to<\/strong>, review<\/strong>, and FAQ <\/strong>content. These blocks not only help set up the content faster but improve the content’s ranking on search engines.<\/p> The plugin’s templates, patterns, and wireframes are available for posts and pages and include options such as portfolios and testimonials. Click on the Spectra Templates<\/strong> button at the top of the editor to find all the available options.<\/p> Plugin Stats:<\/strong><\/p> Premium Blocks for Gutenberg is a free plugin that adds 14 new blocks that have minimal impact on the website’s performance and speed.<\/p> One of the unique blocks this plugin offers is Dual Heading<\/strong>, which splits headings into two parts that you can customize individually. The Fancy Text <\/strong>block lets you add animation between parts of the text.<\/p> Offering limited additional blocks, this plugin focuses on each block’s setting options<\/strong> to help you adjust, edit, and design content.<\/p> For example, you can modify each block’s responsiveness and container style, while several blocks also come with unique design tools.<\/p> There is an option to enable or disable blocks to minimize the impact of the plugin. Head to Dashboard -> Premium Blocks for Gutenberg -> Block Settings<\/strong>, then choose the blocks to activate and deactivate.<\/p> Plugin Stats:<\/strong><\/p> PublishPress Blocks comes with 22 advanced blocks that you can customize via the WordPress admin dashboard.<\/p> One of the unique blocks is the Login\/Register Form<\/strong>, providing a pre-made login interface within the block editor. PublishPress Blocks also offers Newsletter <\/strong>and Contact Form<\/strong> blocks for lead generation.<\/p> This plugin has a block access feature to activate or deactivate specific blocks for each of your WordPress user role<\/a>. Navigate to Blocks <\/strong>-> Settings <\/strong>to enable the feature and manage it via the Block Access <\/strong>panel on the plugin setting page.<\/p> The Block Settings <\/strong>section lets you modify the global styles for each PublishPress block. Each block has its own settings, but they mainly cover color, border options, and other design options.<\/p> If you want to use custom CSS for your WordPress site, this plugin also has a Custom Styles<\/strong> panel to add CSS classes.<\/p>What Types of WordPress Blocks Are Available in the Block Editor?<\/h2>
Text Blocks<\/h3>
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1. Genesis Blocks<\/a><\/h3>
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2. Getwid<\/a><\/h3>
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3. Spectra –<\/a> WordPress Gutenberg Blocks <\/a><\/h3>
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4. Premium Blocks for Gutenberg<\/a><\/h3>
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5. PublishPress Blocks<\/a><\/h3>
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6. Stackable<\/a><\/h3>