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BetterBlocks

Handy improvements for the Wordpress block editor interface such as post type support, hiding blocks, adjustable sidebar, and more.

By THRIVE - Web Design Gold Coast·Usability·Free
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·90 active installs·Updated 3 months ago
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As of April 2026, BetterBlocks is a WordPress usability plugin with 90 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 963 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: Remove Widget Titles.

0/5Rating
90active installs
963total downloads
1 yearsince 2025

Overview

BetterBlocks keeps your block editor tidy, simple, and organised, allowing you to focus on what matters — your content. With a handful of impactful tweaks to the block editor, this plugin helps you maintain an efficient editing space and smoother workflow.

Features

  • Extra Margins for Blocks: Adds customizable margins around blocks for a clean, uncluttered editing space.
  • Enable/Disable Block Editor by Post Type: Choose where to use the block editor, toggling it on or off for specific post types.
  • Dynamic Sidebar Resizing: Adjust the block editor sidebar width to your liking, making editing smoother and more flexible.
  • Hide Blocks from Frontend: Temporarily remove active blocks from the frontend, letting you work in private without deleting content.
  • Force Preview Mode for ACF Blocks: Automati…
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Ratings & Reviews

00 reviews
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4 ★
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3 ★
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2 ★
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1 ★
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Compatibility

WordPress5.0+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.17

  • Version bump
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

THRIVE - Web Design Gold CoastTHRIVE - Web Design Gold Coast
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.17
Last Updated
Dec 9, 2025
WP Requires
5.0+
Tested Up To
6.8.5
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
90
Downloads
963
Added
Apr 3, 2025
Business
Free

Tags

usabilitybetterblocksblock-editoroptimisation

Developer

T
THRIVE - Web Design Gold Coast
7 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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