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BlockSpare — News, Magazine and Blog Addons for (Gutenberg) Block Editor

by Blockspare

Version: 3.2.14

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Description

Creating a professional blog, news or business site can take a lot of time: design, layout, post presentation, and responsive adjustments are all needed before you can launch. Many users want great-looking results but don’t want to write code or build layouts from scratch.

The BlockSpare approach

BlockSpare provides a library of starter templates, Gutenberg blocks, and patterns so you can assemble production-ready pages quickly. Instead of starting from an empty canvas, start from a thoughtfully designed block or template and adapt it for your brand.

BlockSpare delivers:
* A large starter templates library (industry & niche specific)
* Post presentation blocks (grids, sliders, carousels, masonry)
* Business and utility blocks (pricing, testimonials, counters, CTAs)
* Image & gallery blocks (carousel, masonry, logo grid)
* One-click import and copy/paste patterns for fast builds

This lets you focus on content and customization — not repetitive layout work.

Key features

  • Starter Templates: 425+ pre-built pages, 125+ landing pages, 270+ sections, 55+ header/footer templates.
  • Post Presentation: Post Grid, Post List, Post Tile, Post Slider, Post Carousel, Post Masonry, Trending/Ticker.
  • Image & Gallery Blocks: Image Slider, Image Carousel, Masonry gallery, Logo grid.
  • Business & Utility Blocks: Services, Pricing Table, Price List, Testimonial, Call-to-Action, Counter, Progress Bar, Tabs, Accordion.
  • Customization Controls: Typography, color, spacing (gaps), box-shadow, borders, image radius, responsive settings.
  • Performance: Designed with lightweight code and minimal runtime overhead.
  • Compatibility: Works with Gutenberg-compatible themes and other editor plugins.
  • Workflow: Save and reuse templates (My Patterns), copy/paste sections between posts/pages, and one-click starter template imports.

Starter templates & demos (highlights)

Choose a starter tailored to your site type — import in one click and edit.

  • News & Magazine: General News, Sports, Entertainment
  • Lifestyle: Fashion & Lifestyle, Travel, Recipes
  • Business & Agency: Corporate, Agency, Legal, Construction
  • Education & Nonprofit: Education, Montessori, Charity
  • Healthcare & Services: Medical, Fitness, Dentist
  • Other niches: Real Estate, Restaurant, Auto Service, Pet Care, Technology

Browse all starter templates: https://www.blockspare.com/starter-templates/

Blocks & Layouts (examples)

Post / News blocks
* Hero banners (multiple layouts)
* Flash Posts / News Ticker
* Trending Posts carousel
* Post Grid / Post Tile / Post List / Post Express Grid & List
* Post Slider & Post Carousel
* Post Timeline / Post Full / Post Large (Full)

Image & media
* Image Carousel
* Image Masonry
* Image Slider
* Logo Grid

Business & general
* Section Header
* Content Box / Container
* Button, Icon, Icon List
* Counter, Progress Bar
* Pricing Table, Price List
* Testimonial, User Profile / Author box
* Tabs, Accordion, Notice Bar, Date & Time

(Individual block demos: https://www.blockspare.com/blocks/)

How it works (three steps)

  1. Choose a template or block from the Patterns Library or demo gallery.
  2. Import or copy the pattern into a page or post.
  3. Customize typography, colors, and content with Gutenberg and publish.
  1. Install the plugin via the WordPress plugin installer or upload the blockspare folder to /wp-content/plugins/.
  2. Activate BlockSpare from the Plugins menu.
  3. Open the Gutenberg editor on any page/post.
  4. Use the BlockSpare blocks (in the block inserter) or open the Patterns Library/design library from the plugin panel.
  5. Import a starter template or insert blocks, then customize.
  1. Editor view — BlockSpare blocks in Gutenberg (screenshot-1).

    Editor view — BlockSpare blocks in Gutenberg (screenshot-1).

  2. Starter templates gallery (screenshot-2).

    Starter templates gallery (screenshot-2).

  3. Sample homepage imported from a template (screenshot-3).

    Sample homepage imported from a template (screenshot-3).

  4. Post Grid and Post Slider examples (screenshot-4).

    Post Grid and Post Slider examples (screenshot-4).

  5. Hero Banner + Trending section (screenshot-5).

    Hero Banner + Trending section (screenshot-5).

  6. Image carousel and masonry gallery (screenshot-6).

    Image carousel and masonry gallery (screenshot-6).

  7. Business blocks: Pricing table & Testimonials (screenshot-7).

    Business blocks: Pricing table & Testimonials (screenshot-7).

  8. Patterns Library import flow (screenshot-8).

    Patterns Library import flow (screenshot-8).

  9. Block controls and responsive options (screenshot-9).

    Block controls and responsive options (screenshot-9).

  10. Save & reuse patterns (screenshot-10).

    Save & reuse patterns (screenshot-10).

Can I create post grids, sliders, and carousels with BlockSpare?

Yes. BlockSpare includes multiple blocks for grids, sliders, carousels, masonry, and tickers to present posts in different ways.

What are Starter Templates?

Starter Templates are complete page and site layouts (home, archive, single, inner pages, sections) created by designers. Import them to jump-start a site and then customize.

Do I need coding knowledge?

No. BlockSpare is built for users who prefer visual editing. Templates and blocks are ready-to-use and customizable through Gutenberg.

Does BlockSpare work with any theme?

Yes. BlockSpare works with any modern Gutenberg-compatible theme.

Will BlockSpare slow down my site?

BlockSpare is built with performance in mind. Blocks load only where used; templates are static HTML/CSS markup in the editor. However, performance also depends on server and theme choices.

Is BlockSpare free?

Yes — the plugin and many templates/blocks are free. A Pro plan is available for additional templates and premium features: https://www.blockspare.com/pricing/

Where can I see the demos and documentation?

Demos: https://www.blockspare.com/starter-templates/
Blocks & layouts: https://www.blockspare.com/blocks/
Docs: https://www.blockspare.com/docs/

Can I use BlockSpare on client sites?

Yes, BlockSpare can be used on personal and client projects.

Good piece of software anyday!

By datemeprince on June 24, 2025

As a journalist building news blog and website, i strongly recommend this plugin. My 5star rating granted with a thumbs up

GREAT!!!!!

By nealmann on May 20, 2025

This is a great plugin.

Ótimo design

By novoportal on January 15, 2025

Usuário satisfeito

still trying to figure it all out

By raoulbtc on October 20, 2024

i feel like i've written this review 3 times already

Great Plugin 👍

By YodaSec Expose (yodaasecc) on September 16, 2024

Fantastic job and well done

4,6

By shakuly on May 25, 2024

thxx

класс

By gasan1985 on February 24, 2024

это просто круто

Very nice and usefull plugin

By rvl180 on February 22, 2024

Good, cool and usefull plugin

Excellent

By icages on February 22, 2024

It works fine!

Great!

By ascen7 on October 7, 2023

Recommended 100%.

3.2.14

  • Update: Readme improvement

3.2.13

  • Update: Security improvement
  • Update: New patterns on library

3.2.10

  • Update: Security improvement
  • Update: New patterns on library

3.2.8

  • Update: Security improvement
  • Update: New patterns on library

3.2.5

  • Update: Security improvement
  • Update: New patterns on library

3.2.4

  • Update: Security improvement
  • Update: New patterns on library

3.2.3

  • Update: Security improvement
  • Update: New patterns on library

3.2.2

  • Update: Canvas resposive improvement
  • Update: Design library improvement

3.2.1

  • Update: WP 6.6 Compatibility
  • Update: Security improvement
  • Update: New patterns on library

3.2.0

  • Update: Texts improvement
  • Update: Design library improvement
  • Update: Custom Patterns improvement

3.1.5

  • Update: WP 6.5 Compatibility
  • Update: SDK Improvement

3.1.4

  • Update: Posts blocks query improvement
  • Update: Design library improvement
  • Update: Custom Templates improvement
  • Update: Space improvement
  • Update: Color improvement

3.1.3

  • Update: Posts blocks category improvement
  • Update: Design library improvement
  • Update: Plugin dashboard improvement
  • Update: Custom Templates improvement
  • Update: Space improvement
  • Update: Color improvement

3.1.2

  • Update: Design library improvement
  • Update: Plugin dashboard improvement
  • Update: Custom Templates improvement
  • Update: Space improvement
  • Update: Color improvement

3.1.1

  • Update: Design library improvement
  • Update: Plugin dashboard improvement
  • Update: Custom Templates improvement
  • Update: Space improvement
  • Update: Color improvement

3.1.0

  • Update: Design library improvement
  • Update: Plugin dashboard improvement
  • Update: Custom Templates improvement
  • Update: Block and assets improvement
  • Update: Alignment improvement
  • Update: Overflow improvement
  • Update: Space improvement
  • Update: Color improvement

3.0.0

  • New: Dashboard for Patterns Library
  • New: News and Magazine design templates added
  • New: Bussiness and Agency templates added
  • New: Header and Footer templates added
  • New: Section templates added
  • New: Import or Copy Pattern functionality added
  • New: User customized templates saving functionality added for reuse
  • New: Image hover animation added for post blocks
  • Update: Block and assets improvement
  • Update: Alignment improvement
  • Update: Overflow improvement
  • Update: Space improvement
  • Update: Color improvement

2.8.0

  • Update: Code optimization
  • Update: Block editor and assets improvement
  • Update: Alignment improvement
  • Update: Overflow improvement
  • Update: Space improvement
  • Update: Color improvement

2.7.3

Update: WP 6.4 Compatibility
Update: Assets Improvement

2.7.2

  • Update: Code optimization
  • Update: Block editor and assets improvement
  • Update: Alignment improvement
  • Update: Overflow improvement
  • Update: Space improvement
  • Update: Color improvement

2.7.1

  • Update: Speed optimization
  • Update: Social links and social sharing block improvement
  • Update: Posts carousel block improvement
  • Update: Services block improvement
  • Update: Date block improvement
  • Update: Price list block improvement
  • Update: Banner slider block improvement
  • Update: Testimonial block improvement
  • Update: Title block improvement
  • Update: Block editor and assets improvement
  • Update: Alignment improvement
  • Update: Overflow improvement
  • Update: Space improvement
  • Update: Color improvement

2.7.0

  • New: BlockSpare dashboard with helpful information
  • Update: Added deprecated in social links
  • Update: Added deprecated in user profile
  • Update: Search input improvement
  • Update: Header layout image improvement
  • Update: Notice logo color improvement
  • Update: Counter icon gaps improvement
  • Update: General information improvement

2.6.6

  • Update: 6.3 compatibility
  • Update: General information improvement

2.6.5

  • New: News and Magazine design templates added
  • New: Header and Footer templates added
  • New: News and Magazine block added
  • New: RTL design improvement
  • Update: Testimonial Block gaps improvement
  • Update: Header design improvement
  • Update: Button block color improvement
  • Update: Counter block gaps improvement
  • Update: Pricing Table block gaps improvement
  • Update: Social Share block gaps improvement
  • Update: Social Links block gaps improvement
  • Update: Content Box block gaps improvement
  • Update: Call to Action block gaps improvement
  • Update: Banner block height improvement
  • Update: Typography improvement
  • Update: Loadmore improvement
  • Update: Pagination improvement
  • Update: Alignment improvement
  • Update: Overflow improvement
  • Update: Space improvement
  • Update: Color improvement

2.6.4

  • Fixes: Font loading mechanism improvement
  • Update: Container gap improvement
  • Update: User Profile gaps improvement
  • Update: Button gaps improvement
  • Update: General gaps improvement

2.6.3

  • Update: Frontend meta whitespace improvement
  • Update: Button icon color display condition improvement
  • Update: Popular-tags styles improvement
  • Update: Banner trending default tab improvement
  • Update: Typography improvement
  • Update: Loadmore improvement
  • Update: Pagination improvement
  • Update: Alignment improvement
  • Update: Overflow improvement
  • Update: Posts excerpt improvement
  • Update: Space improvement
  • Update: Color improvement

2.6.2

  • New: Media import improvement

2.6.1

  • New: Details update

2.6.0

  • New: Patterns Library added
  • New: Animation effects option for all blocks added
  • New: Hover effects option for all blocks added
  • Fixes: Some design glitch
  • Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6.2

2.6.0

  • New: Patterns Library added
  • New: Animation effects option for all blocks added
  • New: Hover effects option for all blocks added
  • Fixes: Some design glitch
  • Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6.2

2.5.0

  • New: Blank canvas page template added
  • New: Full-width page template added
  • New: Date and Time block added
  • New: Papular tags/categories block added
  • New: Flash/Ticker News block added
  • New: Search block added
  • Update: Banner design improvements
  • Update: Gaps control min and max value
  • Update: Pricing table price default color
  • Update: Different category and title hover color control
  • Update: Date-time inspector control
  • Update: Post-express-grid inspector control
  • Update: Post-carousel inspector control
  • Update: Date-time inspector control
  • Fixes: Some design glitch
  • Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6.1

2.4.0

  • Update: Design improvements

2.3.0

  • Update: Design improvements

2.2.0

  • Update: Design improvements

2.1.0

  • New: Load more paginations for Post Grid Block
  • New: Load more paginations for Express Post Grid Block
  • New: Load more paginations for Post List Block
  • New: WP Post Aauthor Multi-author supports
  • Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6

2.0.1

  • Update: Auto recovery mode on Price List block
  • Update: Auto recovery mode on Progress Bar block

2.0.0

  • Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.9
  • New: Banner 1 block added
  • New: Banner 2 block added
  • New: Posts Carousel block added
  • New: Posts Slider block added
  • New: Posts Express Grid block added
  • New: Image Slider block added
  • New: Margin/Padding settings for all blocks have been added
  • Update: Posts blocks design updated

1.3.0

  • New: Auto recovery mode enabled
  • New: Minimum margin value down to -100
  • Update: Post grid and the list continue reading link color
  • Update: Updated social links color on user profile
  • Update: Updated icon border-radius style of services
  • Fixes: Conflicts with Yoast SEO
  • Fixes: Image carousel issue fixing
  • Fixes: Latest post title line height issue
  • Fixes: Services header alignment issue solved
  • Fixes: Pricing add image button issue fixed
  • Fixes: Some minor functional glitch
  • Fixes: Some design glitch
  • Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.7

1.2.1

  • Fixes: Tabs and Services recovery issue
  • Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.6

1.2.0

  • Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.6
  • Update: Added new price table block design method
  • Update: Added fallback for old price table block
  • Update: Added new services block design method
  • Update: Added fallback for old services block
  • Update: Fixed Tabs block issues
  • Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.5
  • Update: Added fallback function for category selection on Posts Grid block
  • Update: Added fallback function for category selection on Posts List block
  • Update: Improved design of desktop/tab/mobile Typography option
  • Update: Added Typography options for Button blocks
  • Update: Added show excerpt option for Posts Grid block
  • Update: Added show excerpt option for Posts List block
  • Update: Added show Continue Reading option for Posts Grid block
  • Update: Added show Continue Reading option for Posts List block
  • Update: Introduced 3 columned Services blocks
  • Update: Introduced 3 columned Prices blocks
  • Update: Introduced 3 columned Testimonial blocks
  • Update: Introduced new color option for Section Title blocks
  • Update: Introduced background color option for User Profile blocks
  • Fixes: Addressed recovery mode for buttons
  • Update: Optimized responsive view
  • Update: Optimized font controls
  • Update: Button hover option added
  • Update: Optimized resource size

1.0.1

  • Updates: WordPress 5.4 compatibility

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Version:Version: 3.2.14
  • Active installs:Active installs: 10K
  • Last updated:Last updated: 2 weeks ago
  • Requires:Requires: 4.9
  • Tested:Tested: 6.8.2
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  • Number of ratings: 27 ratings
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