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HTML5 Semantic Elements

Adds HTML5 and semantic elements as blocks in the Gutenberg editor.

By niw2cp·Aside·Free
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As of April 2026, HTML5 Semantic Elements is a WordPress aside plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 170 times in total. Requires WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: Insert Callout.

0/5Rating
0active installs
170total downloads
1 yearsince 2025

Overview

The HTML5 Semantic Elements plugin introduces two custom Gutenberg blocks — Article and Aside — that allow you to structure your WordPress content with proper semantic HTML5 elements.

Use the Article block for self-contained content such as blog posts or news items, and the Aside block for related or supplementary information such as sidebars, pull quotes, or callouts.

These semantic elements improve both SEO and accessibility by clearly defining the roles of different content sections.

How to Use

Adding Blocks

  1. Edit any post or page in the block editor
  2. Click the “+” button to add a new block
  3. Search for “Article” or “Aside”
  4. Click the desired block to insert it into your content

Article Block

The Article block creates an HTML5 <article> element, ideal for:
– Blog posts
–…

Read full description on WordPress.org

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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress5.8+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5
PHP7.4+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.2

Initial release — adds Article and Aside semantic HTML5 blocks.

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

niw2cpniw2cp
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.2
Last Updated
Oct 30, 2025
WP Requires
5.8+
Tested Up To
6.8.5
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
0
Downloads
170
Added
Oct 30, 2025
Business
Free

Tags

asideblockhtml5articlesemantic

Developer

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niw2cp
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