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WP-Blocks

WP-Blocks allows you to edit non page and post content. Requires PHP5

By Keir Whitaker·Blocks·Free
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·50 active installs·Updated 15 years ago
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As of April 2026, WP-Blocks is a WordPress blocks plugin with 50 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 4.7K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.0+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2010. Last updated 15 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website….

0/5Rating
50active installs
4.7K+total downloads
16 yearssince 2010

Overview

WP-Blocks a simple plugin designed to help you edit discrete bits of template content via the WordPress admin interface. A good example would be your sidebar bio, footer copyright notice or a simple events listing. It’s not intended to be tied in with posts and pages like some other plugins.

Here’s what you need to know:

  • WP-Blocks can be accessed via the Settings menu in the WordPress admin (I may move this in time)
  • The plugin requires PHP5 (apologies to those on PHP4)
  • I have developed and tested this plugin on WordPress Version 3.0 and above
  • It “should” work on earlier versions, as far as I know I haven’t used any brand spanking new API calls
  • Every “block”, whether visible or not will incur a database query so use of a caching plugin is encourag…
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress3.0+ requiredTested up to 3.0.5
PHPfalse+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

= 1.4 –
* Corrected two opening PHP tags that weren’t included
* Included ability to put shortcodes into block

1.3

  • Added donate link
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Keir WhitakerKeir Whitaker
Plugin Info
Version
1.4
Last Updated
Aug 30, 2010
WP Requires
3.0+
Tested Up To
3.0.5
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
50
Downloads
4.7K+
Added
Aug 24, 2010
Business
Free

Tags

blockscontent

Developer

K
Keir Whitaker
1 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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