Genesis Custom Blocks Pro

Building custom blocks for the block editor often means writing a lot of JavaScript. Genesis Custom Blocks Pro takes a different route. You create and manage blocks in the WordPress dashboard, add the fields each block needs, and then write a template to decide how the block looks on the front end.

Because the templates use familiar PHP and standard WordPress practices, developers can work in a way they already know, and the result is easy to maintain. The blocks are native to the block editor, so editors use them like any other block. They can also be connected with third-party plugins and applications when a project calls for it.

Features

• Admin interface for blocks: Create and manage custom blocks from inside the WordPress dashboard, without complicated coding. Everything about a block is set up in one familiar place.
• Configurable block fields: Add a range of fields to each block so editors can fill in the content and appearance options that your project needs.
• PHP templates for the front end: Design how each block appears on the front end with PHP template files, giving you direct control over styling and layout.
• Native Gutenberg blocks: Blocks you build fit into the WordPress block editor, so content creators work with them as they would with any other block.
• Third-party integration: Extend your custom blocks by connecting them with third-party plugins and applications, which allows richer functionality inside a block.
• Standard WordPress workflow: The plugin relies on standard WordPress development practices and PHP functions, which keeps it approachable for developers and straightforward to maintain.
• No heavy JavaScript required: Blocks are built with PHP templating rather than complex JavaScript or third-party dependencies, which keeps the process simple to follow.

Best for

• Developers building custom Gutenberg blocks for client sites
• Content creators who want tailored blocks in the editor
• Agencies that prefer PHP templates over JavaScript