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Genesis Custom Blocks
Version: 1.7.0
Description
Genesis Custom Blocks provides WordPress developers with the tools they need to take control of the block-first reality of modern WordPress.
The WordPress block editor (AKA Gutenberg) opens up a whole new world for the way we build pages, posts, and websites with WordPress. Genesis Custom Blocks makes it easy to harness this and build custom blocks the way you want them to be built. Whether you want to implement a custom design, deliver unique functionality, or even remove your dependence on other plugins, Genesis Custom Blocks equips you with the tools you need to hit “Publish” sooner.
Take control of design – Implement beautiful, custom designs with fine-tuned front-end templating control.
Build unique functionality – Build blocks that function and behave exactly as you need.
Extend & Integrate – Easily extend your custom blocks to integrate with third-party apps and plugins.
Features
A Familiar Experience
Work within the WordPress admin with an interface you already know.
Block Fields
Add from a growing list of available fields to your custom blocks.
Simple Templating
Let the plugin do the heavy lifting so you can use the built-in editor, or familiar WordPress development practices to build block templates.
Developer Friendly Functions
As an alternative to the built-in editor, there are simple functions, ready to render and work with the data stored through your custom block fields.
Currently available block fields
- Inner Blocks Field
- File Field
- Text Field
- Image Field
- URL Field
- Toggle Field
- Textarea Field
- Select Field
- Range Field
- Radio Field
- Number Field
- Multi-select Field
- Email Field
- Color Field
- Checkbox Field
Do more with Genesis Pro
For those wanting to level-up with Genesis Custom Blocks, a Genesis Pro subscription brings some serious power-user features:
Genesis Custom Blocks Pro Features
- Repeater Field
- Taxonomy Field
- Post Field
- User Field
- Rich Text Field
- Classic Text Field
- Block Level Import/Export
- 24/7 Support
Genesis Pro includes even more value for modern WordPress content creators, marketers, and developers. Learn more about Genesis Pro here.
Developer docs you can rely on.
Developer tools are only as good as their docs. That’s why we take them seriously. Here are a few links to get you started:
Links
Installation
This plugin can be installed directly from your site.
1. Log in and navigate to Plugins Add New.
2. Type “Genesis Custom Blocks” into the Search and hit Enter.
3. Locate the Genesis Custom Blocks plugin in the list of search results and click Install Now.
4. Once installed, click the Activate link.
It can also be installed manually.
1. Download the Genesis Custom Blocks plugin from WordPress.org.
2. Unzip the package and move to your plugins directory.
3. Log into WordPress and navigate to the Plugins screen.
4. Locate Genesis Custom Blocks in the list and click the Activate link.
Screenshots
Faq
No. You can use this plugin completely independently. All you need is to have the block editor enabled on your WordPress site.
No. You can keep using your PHP block templates like block-example.php.
Reviews
Works Well, Good Documentation
By cl1111111111111111111111 on August 15, 2024
I've been using this plugin for clients for a couple of years. It's well documented, and the tools work and are easy to work with, if you have PHP chops, that is.
I love this plugin.
Exactly What I Needed but the Pro Pricing is Stupid
By sawgore on September 12, 2023
This is exactly what I needed. I can make my own Gutenberg blocks with JS, PHP, and HTML without having to learn Node.js, React, and Redux (really WordPress?). I plan on learning these, but need a solution right away. The only thing I wish is you could add your own icons for blocks.
I have to dock 1 star because of the pricing of the paid subscription. $360 USD/ year for Genesis Pro? That's insane guys. I want to support you, but that's insane. I pay much less than that for leading media production software. I pay 1/3 that for a complete page builder that does so much more than Genesis Pro plus includes a clipart sub also. Your competitors are also about 1/3 the price.
I'd be willing to pay $360 for a lifetime sub, not yearly. For Genesis Custom Blocks specifically I'd pay $49 - $99 / year if it was being actively developed.
Good Plugin
By Anonymous User 21067829 (anonymized_21067829) on August 21, 2023
Plugin works very well, thank you.
Translations (WPML) not supported
By jirimikulacz on January 5, 2023
Váš web neobsahuje podporu pro blok „genesis-custom-blocks/aaa-bbb“. Tento blok můžete ponechat nedotčený, nebo jej zcela odstranit. : (
Customization Questions
By wilhud on July 21, 2022
Great tool
By skylabb on July 1, 2022
Custom Blocks made really easy
By Mario Kretschmer (xanoris) on March 24, 2022
Plugin útil y fácil de utilizar
By Sergio ?lvarez (sergioap) on January 10, 2022
I'm impressed!
By Martin Sauter (martin.sauter) on December 31, 2021
Very Helpful
By Brad Dalton (wordpresssites) on October 28, 2021
Changelog
See the GitHub Releases page.