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BlockSpare – Gutenberg Blocks, AI Content Generator & Site Builder for News, Magazine & Blogs / 2.6.6
BlockSpare – Gutenberg Blocks, AI Content Generator & Site Builder for News, Magazine & Blogs v2.6.6
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1 -=== BlockSpare – Gutenberg Blocks, AI Content Generator & Site Builder for News, Magazine & Blogs ===
2 -
3 -Contributors: blockspare, afthemes
4 -Donate link: https://www.blockspare.com/
5 -Tags: gutenberg blocks, post grid, post slider, post carousel, starter templates
6 -Requires at least: 5.0
7 -Tested up to: 7.1
8 -Requires PHP: 5.0
9 -Stable tag: 5.0.1
10 -License: GPLv2 or later
11 -License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
12 -
13 -Build news, magazine, blog, editorial and business websites with powerful Gutenberg blocks, AI tools, Site Builder, starter sites, post layouts and more.
14 -
15 -== Description ==
16 -
17 -== Description ==
18 -
19 -[**BlockSpare**](https://blockspare.com/) is a powerful Gutenberg blocks plugin built for publishers, bloggers, businesses, agencies, and content creators who want to build beautiful WordPress websites using the native Block Editor.
20 -
21 -Whether you're creating an **[online newspaper](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/dailynews), [digital magazine](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/techwire), [personal blog](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/healthmag), [business website](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/enterprise), [corporate site](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/standard-solutions), [portfolio](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/prime-generic), [landing page](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/environment-care), or [editorial publication](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/espanol)**, BlockSpare provides the blocks, templates, layouts, and publishing tools you need to build professional websites without relying on heavy page builders or writing custom code.
22 -
23 -Trusted by **17,000+ WordPress users**, BlockSpare includes **60+ Gutenberg blocks**, **137+ starter templates**, **270+ ready-made sections**, and powerful tools for building content-rich websites—all designed to work naturally with the WordPress Block Editor.
24 -
25 -With **BlockSpare Pro**, you can unlock **AI-powered content generation**, **AI summarization**, **AI Key Q&A**, **AI model selection**, an **advanced Site Builder**, **Header & Footer Builder**, premium starter sites, advanced post queries, dynamic content, smart visibility controls, AJAX post filters and Load More, breaking news tickers, advertisement blocks, and more.
26 -
27 -## Why Choose BlockSpare?
28 -
29 -Unlike general-purpose block plugins, BlockSpare is designed specifically for content-rich websites, professional publishing, and flexible WordPress site building.
30 -
31 -✅ Purpose-built for news, magazine, blog and editorial websites
32 -
33 -✅ 60+ specialized Gutenberg blocks
34 -
35 -✅ 100+ professionally designed starter templates
36 -
37 -✅ 300+ ready-made sections
38 -
39 -✅ Powerful post query and content filtering tools
40 -
41 -✅ AI-powered content generation with multiple AI models
42 -
43 -✅ AI summarization and Key Q&A tools
44 -
45 -✅ AI connectors with configurable language and model settings
46 -
47 -✅ Advanced Site Builder for managing website templates
48 -
49 -✅ Header & Footer Builder
50 -
51 -✅ Dynamic content and smart visibility controls
52 -
53 -✅ AJAX post filters and Load More
54 -
55 -✅ Breaking News Ticker and Advertisement Blocks
56 -
57 -✅ Native Gutenberg experience
58 -
59 -✅ No shortcode lock-in
60 -
61 -✅ Works with modern WordPress themes
62 -
63 -✅ Built by the creators of popular [**AF Themes**](https://afthemes.com/)
64 -
65 -
66 -
67 -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHNIdv4C690]
68 -
69 -
70 -## Build Almost Any Type of Website
71 -
72 -BlockSpare makes it easy to create professional layouts for:
73 -
74 -👉 [Online Newspapers](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/dailynews)
75 -
76 -👉 [Digital Magazines](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/techwire)
77 -
78 -👉 [Personal Blogs](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/healthmag)
79 -
80 -👉 [Editorial Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/espanol)
81 -
82 -👉 [Technology Blogs](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/chinese)
83 -
84 -👉 [Sports Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/sportx)
85 -
86 -👉 [Fashion & Lifestyle](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/fashion)
87 -
88 -👉 [Travel Blogs](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/travelogue)
89 -
90 -👉 [Food & Recipe Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/foodie)
91 -
92 -👉 [Business Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/enterprise)
93 -
94 -👉 [Corporate Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/standard-solutions)
95 -
96 -👉 [Agencies](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/business-company)
97 -
98 -👉 [Landing Pages](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/environment-care)
99 -
100 -👉 [Portfolios](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/prime-generic)
101 -
102 -👉 [Educational Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/edupress)
103 -
104 -👉 [Non-profit Organizations](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/donate-food)
105 -
106 -👉 [Local Businesses](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/global-business)
107 -
108 -👉 [WooCommerce Stores](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/fast-food)
109 -
110 -
111 -## Everything You Need to Build Faster
112 -
113 -BlockSpare brings together powerful Gutenberg blocks, AI-powered content tools, a flexible Site Builder, professionally designed starter sites, and reusable sections to help you build and publish WordPress websites faster.
114 -
115 -### AI-Powered Content Tools
116 -
117 -Create, improve, and understand your content with AI directly inside WordPress.
118 -
119 -✓ AI Content Generation
120 -
121 -✓ AI Content Summarization
122 -
123 -✓ AI Key Questions & Answers
124 -
125 -✓ Multiple AI Model Support
126 -
127 -✓ Custom AI Generation Prompts
128 -
129 -✓ Multiple Language Support
130 -
131 -Use your connected AI providers and preferred models to generate content, summarize posts, and discover useful questions and answers.
132 -
133 -### Advanced Site Builder
134 -
135 -Build and customize your website using the native WordPress Site Editor with flexible template controls.
136 -
137 -✓ All Templates
138 -
139 -✓ Header Templates
140 -
141 -✓ Footer Templates
142 -
143 -✓ Front Page Templates
144 -
145 -✓ Singular Templates
146 -
147 -✓ Archive Templates
148 -
149 -✓ Search Results Templates
150 -
151 -✓ Category Templates
152 -
153 -✓ Author Templates
154 -
155 -✓ Tag Templates
156 -
157 -✓ Date Archive Templates
158 -
159 -✓ 404 Page Templates
160 -
161 -Create and manage templates for different parts of your website without relying on heavy page builders or custom code.
162 -
163 -### Professional Publishing Blocks
164 -
165 -Create engaging news, magazine, blog, and editorial layouts using:
166 -
167 -✓ Hero Banners
168 -
169 -✓ Breaking News Tickers
170 -
171 -✓ Trending Posts
172 -
173 -✓ Post Grids
174 -
175 -✓ Post Sliders
176 -
177 -✓ Post Carousels
178 -
179 -✓ Post Lists
180 -
181 -✓ Express Lists
182 -
183 -✓ Masonry Layouts
184 -
185 -✓ Timeline Layouts
186 -
187 -✓ Featured Categories
188 -
189 -✓ Large Featured Sections
190 -
191 -Perfect for online newspapers, digital magazines, blogs, editorial websites, and other content-rich publications.
192 -
193 -### Business & Utility Blocks
194 -
195 -Build professional business pages and content sections with:
196 -
197 -✓ Containers
198 -
199 -✓ Section Headers
200 -
201 -✓ Content Boxes
202 -
203 -✓ Pricing Tables
204 -
205 -✓ Price Lists
206 -
207 -✓ Call to Action
208 -
209 -✓ Testimonials
210 -
211 -✓ Services
212 -
213 -✓ Buttons
214 -
215 -✓ Icon Lists
216 -
217 -✓ Counters
218 -
219 -✓ Progress Bars
220 -
221 -✓ Accordions
222 -
223 -✓ Tabs
224 -
225 -✓ Notice Bars
226 -
227 -✓ Author Profiles
228 -
229 -Create everything from business pages and landing pages to service sections, pricing pages, and calls to action.
230 -
231 -### Image & Media Blocks
232 -
233 -Showcase images and visual content with:
234 -
235 -✓ Image Slider
236 -
237 -✓ Image Carousel
238 -
239 -✓ Masonry Gallery
240 -
241 -✓ Logo Showcase
242 -
243 -✓ Responsive Media Layouts
244 -
245 -Create attractive visual sections while keeping your layouts responsive across devices.
246 -
247 -### Flexible Design Controls
248 -
249 -Customize your blocks and layouts with powerful design options including:
250 -
251 -👉 Typography & Fonts
252 -
253 -👉 Colors & Backgrounds
254 -
255 -👉 Animations & Transitions
256 -
257 -👉 Spacing & Layout
258 -
259 -👉 Borders & Shadows
260 -
261 -👉 Responsive Visibility
262 -
263 -👉 Hover Effects
264 -
265 -👉 Device Controls
266 -
267 -## Professional Starter Sites
268 -
269 -Start faster with over 137 professionally designed **starter templates** and 270+ reusable sections.
270 -
271 -Import complete websites or individual layouts in just a few clicks.
272 -
273 -Build websites faster using:
274 -
275 -👉 Homepages
276 -
277 -👉 Landing Pages
278 -
279 -👉 About Pages
280 -
281 -👉 Contact Pages
282 -
283 -👉 Business Websites
284 -
285 -👉 Magazine Layouts
286 -
287 -👉 Blog Pages
288 -
289 -👉 Editorial Sections
290 -
291 -👉 Header & Footer Designs
292 -
293 -👉 Reusable Content Sections
294 -
295 -Simply import, customize, and publish.
296 -
297 -## Powerful Post Query Builder
298 -
299 -Create flexible content layouts using the powerful post query builder.
300 -
301 -Display and organize posts by:
302 -
303 -👉 Categories
304 -
305 -👉 Tags
306 -
307 -👉 Authors
308 -
309 -👉 Date
310 -
311 -👉 Modified Date
312 -
313 -👉 Popular Posts
314 -
315 -👉 Featured Posts
316 -
317 -👉 Custom Ordering
318 -
319 -👉 Random Posts
320 -
321 -👉 Include & Exclude Posts
322 -
323 -Choose from multiple layouts and control which content appears on your pages.
324 -
325 -## Dynamic Content & Visibility
326 -
327 -Create flexible content experiences with dynamic blocks and display controls.
328 -
329 -Use dynamic content to:
330 -
331 -👉 Display custom content and fields
332 -
333 -👉 Create dynamic buttons and labels
334 -
335 -👉 Build dynamic section headings
336 -
337 -👉 Customize content based on your data
338 -
339 -Control block visibility based on:
340 -
341 -👉 User Role
342 -
343 -👉 Device
344 -
345 -👉 Date Range
346 -
347 -👉 Display Conditions
348 -
349 -Create more flexible layouts that show the right content to the right visitors.
350 -
351 -## Built for Performance
352 -
353 -BlockSpare is designed to work naturally with the WordPress Block Editor without unnecessary complexity.
354 -
355 -Features include:
356 -
357 -✓ Native Gutenberg blocks
358 -
359 -✓ Lightweight frontend output
360 -
361 -✓ Responsive layouts
362 -
363 -✓ Clean HTML markup
364 -
365 -✓ Optimized CSS
366 -
367 -✓ Lazy loading compatible
368 -
369 -✓ SEO-friendly structure
370 -
371 -✓ Accessibility improvements
372 -
373 -✓ Translation ready
374 -
375 -✓ RTL support
376 -
377 -✓ Developer friendly
378 -
379 -✓ Compatible with caching plugins
380 -
381 -## Why Publishers Love BlockSpare
382 -
383 -Whether you're launching your first blog, building a business website, or managing a large online publication, BlockSpare gives you the tools to build and publish faster with Gutenberg.
384 -
385 -Create content with AI, build complete websites with the Site Builder, start from professionally designed templates, and create engaging news, magazine, blog, and business layouts with flexible Gutenberg blocks.
386 -
387 -From breaking news homepages and featured stories to business websites and landing pages, BlockSpare is designed to work seamlessly with the WordPress Block Editor.
388 -
389 -
390 -## Why Publishers Love BlockSpare
391 -
392 -Whether you're launching your first blog or managing a large online publication, BlockSpare helps you build faster with professional layouts that are optimized for readability, engagement, and performance.
393 -
394 -From breaking news homepages and featured stories to business websites and landing pages, everything is designed to work seamlessly with the WordPress Block Editor.
395 -
396 -
397 -## Unlock More with BlockSpare Pro
398 -
399 -Upgrade to [**BlockSpare Pro**](https://afthemes.com/blockspare-pro/) to unlock AI-powered content tools, advanced Site Builder features, premium starter sites, powerful publishing tools, dynamic content controls, and advanced design options for professional WordPress websites.
400 -
401 -### AI-Powered Content Tools
402 -
403 -Create, improve, and understand your content directly inside WordPress with integrated AI tools.
404 -
405 -✅ AI Content Generation
406 -
407 -✅ AI Content Generation Blocks
408 -
409 -✅ AI Summarization
410 -
411 -✅ AI Key Q&A
412 -
413 -✅ Multiple AI Model Selection
414 -
415 -✅ AI Connector Support
416 -
417 -✅ Configurable Default Language
418 -
419 -Use your preferred AI provider and model to generate content, summarize posts, and identify useful questions and answers from your content.
420 -
421 -### Advanced Site Builder
422 -
423 -Build and manage templates for different parts of your website with the BlockSpare Site Builder.
424 -
425 -✅ All Templates
426 -
427 -✅ 404 Page
428 -
429 -✅ Header
430 -
431 -✅ Footer
432 -
433 -✅ Front Page
434 -
435 -✅ Singular
436 -
437 -✅ Archive
438 -
439 -✅ Search Results
440 -
441 -✅ Category
442 -
443 -✅ Author
444 -
445 -✅ Tag
446 -
447 -✅ Date Archive
448 -
449 -Create and customize website templates using Gutenberg without relying on heavy page builders or custom code.
450 -
451 -### Premium Starter Sites
452 -
453 -Start your website with professionally designed complete websites and ready-made layouts.
454 -
455 -✅ 137+ Starter Templates
456 -
457 -✅ Complete Website Designs
458 -
459 -✅ News & Magazine Websites
460 -
461 -✅ Blog Websites
462 -
463 -✅ Business Websites
464 -
465 -✅ Corporate Websites
466 -
467 -✅ Agency Websites
468 -
469 -✅ Landing Pages
470 -
471 -✅ Portfolio Websites
472 -
473 -✅ Reusable Sections
474 -
475 -Import a complete starter site or individual sections, then customize everything with Gutenberg.
476 -
477 -### Advanced Publishing Tools
478 -
479 -Build powerful news, magazine, blog, and editorial layouts with advanced content tools.
480 -
481 -✅ Premium News & Magazine Blocks
482 -
483 -✅ Advanced Post Queries
484 -
485 -✅ AJAX Post Filters
486 -
487 -✅ AJAX Load More
488 -
489 -✅ Advanced Ordering
490 -
491 -✅ Author Queries
492 -
493 -✅ Taxonomy Queries
494 -
495 -✅ Include & Exclude Posts
496 -
497 -✅ Breaking News Ticker
498 -
499 -✅ Advertisement Blocks
500 -
501 -Create flexible content layouts and control exactly which posts and content appear on your pages.
502 -
503 -### Dynamic Content & Visibility
504 -
505 -Create more flexible and personalized layouts using dynamic content and display controls.
506 -
507 -✅ Dynamic Content Blocks
508 -
509 -✅ Custom Fields
510 -
511 -✅ ACF Integration
512 -
513 -✅ Dynamic Buttons & Labels
514 -
515 -✅ Dynamic Section Content
516 -
517 -✅ User Role Visibility
518 -
519 -✅ Device Visibility
520 -
521 -✅ Scheduled Visibility
522 -
523 -✅ Conditional Display
524 -
525 -Show the right content in the right place based on your content, visitors, devices, and display conditions.
526 -
527 -### Advanced Design Controls
528 -
529 -Get more control over the appearance and behavior of your Gutenberg layouts.
530 -
531 -✅ Premium Block Controls
532 -
533 -✅ Advanced Typography
534 -
535 -✅ Advanced Container Settings
536 -
537 -✅ Responsive Controls
538 -
539 -✅ Block Animations
540 -
541 -✅ Block Hover Effects
542 -
543 -✅ Image Hover Effects
544 -
545 -✅ Additional Layout Options
546 -
547 -Create polished, responsive layouts with flexible controls directly in the WordPress Block Editor.
548 -
549 -### Premium Experience
550 -
551 -Get more from BlockSpare with ongoing product improvements and dedicated support.
552 -
553 -✅ Priority Support
554 -
555 -✅ Regular Feature Updates
556 -
557 -
558 -### How BlockSpare Pro Works
559 -
560 -Build your website your way with Gutenberg.
561 -
562 -1. **Start with AI, a starter site, template, or block** and choose the tools you need.
563 -
564 -2. **Build and customize your website** using the Site Builder, Gutenberg blocks, dynamic content, and advanced design controls.
565 -
566 -3. **Create, refine, and publish content** using AI-powered tools and advanced publishing features.
567 -
568 -
569 -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niy3RhamIOE]
570 -
571 -
572 -**Recommended Themes**
573 -
574 -BlockSpare works with all modern WordPress themes and has been tested with:
575 -
576 -✓ [NewSpare](https://wordpress.org/themes/newspare/)
577 -✓ [CoverNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/covernews/)
578 -✓ [ChromeNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/chromenews/)
579 -✓ [MoreNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/morenews/)
580 -✓ [ReviewNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/reviewnews/)
581 -✓ [Newsphere](https://wordpress.org/themes/newsphere/)
582 -✓ Twenty Twenty-Five
583 -✓ Astra
584 -✓ Ocean WP
585 -✓ Blocksy
586 -✓ Kadence
587 -✓ Generatepress
588 -✓ Neve
589 -✓ [And all themes from AF Themes](https://wordpress.org/themes/author/afthemes/)
590 -
591 -## Other Plugins by AF themes
592 -
593 -If you find BlockSpare useful, you may also like:
594 -
595 -[**TemplateSpare:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/templatespare/) 1000+ starter templates and full site import/export solution.
596 -
597 -[**EleSpare:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elespare/) News, magazine, and blog addons for Elementor.
598 -
599 -[**WP Post Author:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-post-author/) Author box, co-authors, and guest author management.
600 -
601 -[**AF Companion:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/af-companion/) Starter Sites, Speed Booster & Growth Suite for Professional Publishing.
602 -
603 -[**AF Translate:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/af-translate/) AI Translation Editor, PO Editor & POT Generator for WordPress.
604 -
605 -
606 -== Installation ==
607 -1. Install the plugin via the WordPress plugin installer or upload the `blockspare` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
608 -2. Activate BlockSpare from the **Plugins** menu.
609 -3. Open the Gutenberg editor on any page/post.
610 -4. Use the **BlockSpare** blocks (in the block inserter) or open the **Patterns Library**/design library from the plugin panel.
611 -5. Import a starter template or insert blocks, then customize.
612 -
613 -
614 -== Frequently Asked Questions ==
615 -
616 -= What is BlockSpare? =
617 -
618 -BlockSpare is a Gutenberg blocks plugin for WordPress that helps you build professional news, magazine, blog, editorial, business, portfolio, landing page, and content-rich websites using the native Block Editor. It includes 60+ blocks, 137+ starter templates, 270+ ready-made sections, and powerful publishing and design tools.
619 -
620 -= Who is BlockSpare designed for? =
621 -
622 -BlockSpare is designed for bloggers, publishers, online magazines, news websites, businesses, agencies, freelancers, educators, nonprofits, and anyone who wants to build professional WordPress websites with Gutenberg without relying on heavy page builders or custom code.
623 -
624 -= Can I create news and magazine websites with BlockSpare? =
625 -
626 -Yes. BlockSpare is purpose-built for news, magazine, editorial, and blog websites. It includes Hero Banners, Breaking News Tickers, Trending Posts, Post Grids, Post Lists, Sliders, Carousels, Masonry layouts, Timeline layouts, Featured Sections, and other publishing-focused blocks.
627 -
628 -= Can I build business websites and landing pages? =
629 -
630 -Yes. BlockSpare includes business-focused blocks such as Containers, Content Boxes, Pricing Tables, Testimonials, Services, Call-to-Action sections, Counters, Progress Bars, Tabs, Accordions, Buttons, and other flexible content blocks for creating professional business websites and landing pages.
631 -
632 -= What is BlockSpare Pro? =
633 -
634 -BlockSpare Pro adds advanced website-building and publishing features, including AI-powered content tools, AI model selection, the Site Builder, Header & Footer Builder, premium starter sites, advanced post queries, AJAX filters and Load More, dynamic content, smart visibility controls, advertisement blocks, and additional design controls.
635 -
636 -= What AI features does BlockSpare Pro include? =
637 -
638 -BlockSpare Pro includes AI-powered tools for creating and working with WordPress content.
639 -
640 -AI features include:
641 -
642 -* AI Content Generation
643 -* AI Summarization
644 -* AI Key Q&A
645 -* AI Content Generation Blocks
646 -* AI Model Selection
647 -* AI Connector Support
648 -* Configurable Default Language
649 -
650 -You can use connected AI providers and your preferred AI model to generate content, summarize posts, and identify useful questions and answers from your content.
651 -
652 -= Can I choose which AI model BlockSpare uses? =
653 -
654 -Yes. BlockSpare Pro provides AI model selection, allowing you to choose an available model from your connected AI provider for AI-powered content tools.
655 -
656 -= Can I generate content in different languages? =
657 -
658 -Yes. BlockSpare Pro includes a configurable Default Language setting for its AI content tools. The selected language is used when generating and working with content through the AI features.
659 -
660 -= What is the BlockSpare Site Builder? =
661 -
662 -The BlockSpare Site Builder helps you create and manage templates for different parts of your WordPress website using Gutenberg.
663 -
664 -The Site Builder supports:
665 -
666 -* All Templates
667 -* 404 Page
668 -* Header
669 -* Footer
670 -* Front Page
671 -* Singular
672 -* Archive
673 -* Search Results
674 -* Category
675 -* Author
676 -* Tag
677 -* Date Archive
678 -
679 -You can create and customize templates for different parts of your website without relying on heavy page builders or writing custom code.
680 -
681 -= Can I build custom headers and footers with BlockSpare Pro? =
682 -
683 -Yes. BlockSpare Pro includes Header & Footer Builder functionality through the Site Builder, allowing you to create and customize header and footer templates using Gutenberg.
684 -
685 -= What are Starter Templates? =
686 -
687 -Starter Templates are professionally designed website layouts that help you launch a website quickly. BlockSpare includes 137+ starter templates and 270+ ready-made sections. You can import complete website designs or individual layouts and customize them using Gutenberg.
688 -
689 -= Do I need coding knowledge? =
690 -
691 -No. BlockSpare is designed for visual editing with Gutenberg. You can build and customize websites without writing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or PHP.
692 -
693 -= Does BlockSpare work with Full Site Editing (FSE)? =
694 -
695 -Yes. BlockSpare works with modern block themes and Full Site Editing (FSE), while also providing Gutenberg blocks that can be used with compatible classic themes.
696 -
697 -= Does BlockSpare work with any WordPress theme? =
698 -
699 -BlockSpare is designed to work with modern Gutenberg-compatible WordPress themes. It integrates especially well with [AF Themes](https://afthemes.com/products/newspare/) while remaining usable with other compatible WordPress themes.
700 -
701 -= Is BlockSpare compatible with WooCommerce? =
702 -
703 -Yes. BlockSpare can be used alongside WooCommerce to create shop layouts, promotional sections, product landing pages, and other content sections.
704 -
705 -= Can I create post grids, sliders, carousels, and news tickers? =
706 -
707 -Yes. BlockSpare includes multiple publishing blocks for Post Grids, Lists, Tiles, Sliders, Carousels, Breaking News Tickers, Trending Posts, Masonry layouts, Timeline layouts, and Featured Sections.
708 -
709 -= Does BlockSpare include a post query builder? =
710 -
711 -Yes. BlockSpare provides post query options for displaying content by categories, tags, authors, dates, popularity, featured posts, random order, custom ordering, and other criteria. BlockSpare Pro adds advanced query controls, AJAX filtering, AJAX Load More, and additional content controls.
712 -
713 -= Can I filter posts with AJAX? =
714 -
715 -Yes. BlockSpare Pro includes AJAX post filters and AJAX Load More functionality, allowing visitors to browse and load additional content without a full page reload.
716 -
717 -= Can I use custom fields or ACF with BlockSpare? =
718 -
719 -Yes. BlockSpare Pro includes dynamic content features and support for Advanced Custom Fields (ACF), allowing you to use custom field data in supported dynamic content features.
720 -
721 -= What are Dynamic Content and Smart Visibility? =
722 -
723 -BlockSpare Pro includes dynamic content and visibility controls that allow you to create more flexible layouts and control when and where content is displayed.
724 -
725 -Depending on the feature, you can use dynamic content with custom fields and control visibility based on user role, device, date range, and other display conditions.
726 -
727 -= Can I customize colors, typography, and layouts? =
728 -
729 -Yes. BlockSpare provides flexible design controls for typography, colors, spacing, backgrounds, borders, layouts, responsive settings, hover effects, animations, and other block-specific options.
730 -
731 -= Is BlockSpare mobile responsive? =
732 -
733 -Yes. BlockSpare blocks and starter templates are designed to create responsive layouts that work across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
734 -
735 -= Will BlockSpare slow down my website? =
736 -
737 -BlockSpare is built with performance in mind and uses native Gutenberg blocks with optimized frontend assets. Actual website performance also depends on your hosting, theme, images, caching configuration, and other plugins.
738 -
739 -= Is BlockSpare SEO friendly? =
740 -
741 -BlockSpare is designed to work with WordPress best practices and popular SEO plugins. Its Gutenberg-based blocks generate structured HTML markup, while overall SEO performance also depends on your content, theme, site configuration, and SEO setup.
742 -
743 -= Is BlockSpare translation ready? =
744 -
745 -Yes. BlockSpare is translation ready and supports RTL (Right-to-Left) languages.
746 -
747 -= Is BlockSpare free? =
748 -
749 -Yes. BlockSpare includes a powerful free version with Gutenberg blocks, starter templates, ready-made sections, and design controls. BlockSpare Pro adds advanced AI tools, Site Builder features, premium starter sites, advanced publishing tools, dynamic content, and additional design options.
750 -
751 -= What is the difference between BlockSpare Free and Pro? =
752 -
753 -The free version provides a collection of Gutenberg blocks, starter templates, sections, and essential design controls. BlockSpare Pro adds advanced features such as AI-powered content tools, AI model selection, Site Builder, Header & Footer Builder, premium starter sites, advanced post queries, AJAX filters and Load More, dynamic content, smart visibility, and additional premium controls.
754 -
755 -= Can I use BlockSpare on client websites? =
756 -
757 -Yes. BlockSpare can be used for personal websites, business websites, and client projects according to the applicable BlockSpare Pro license terms.
758 -
759 -= Where can I see BlockSpare starter templates and demos? =
760 -
761 -You can explore BlockSpare starter templates, website demos, and available designs through the BlockSpare website.
762 -
763 -= Where can I find BlockSpare documentation? =
764 -
765 -BlockSpare documentation includes information about installation, configuration, blocks, templates, Site Builder, AI features, and other available features.
766 -
767 -= Where can I get support or request a feature? =
768 -
769 -You can get support through the [AF Themes support](https://afthemes.com/supports/) form or the official documentation. Feature requests and feedback are welcome and help guide future BlockSpare improvements.
770 -
771 -
772 -== Screenshots ==
773 -1. Editor view — BlockSpare blocks in Gutenberg.
774 -2. Starter templates gallery .
775 -3. Sample homepage imported from a template.
776 -4. Post Grid and Post Slider examples.
777 -5. Hero Banner + Trending section.
778 -6. Image carousel and masonry gallery.
779 -7. Business blocks: Pricing table & Testimonials.
780 -8. Patterns Library import flow.
781 -9. Block controls and responsive options.
782 -10. Save & reuse patterns.
783 -
784 -== Changelog ==
785 -
786 -= 5.0.0 =
787 -* Added AI-powered content generation.
788 -* Added AI model selection support.
789 -* Added a dedicated AI settings panel.
790 -* Added AI content generation blocks and controls.
791 -* Added Header and Footer template support in the Theme Builder.
792 -* Improved Theme Builder dashboard and template management interface.
793 -* Improved Theme Builder template selection and display.
794 -* Improved Theme Builder responsive design and user interface.
795 -* Added additional security checks for AI and content generation features.
796 -* Improved template include and display conditions.
797 -* Improved AI content generation interface with additional links, icons, and controls.
798 -* Fixed undefined array key issues.
799 -* Fixed tab and template display issues.
800 -* Fixed frontend console errors related to WordPress Interactivity.
801 -* Fixed various Theme Builder interface and layout issues.
802 -* Improved plugin code structure and removed unused code.
803 -* Fixed a security vulnerability that could allow authenticated users with Subscriber-level access or higher to create arbitrary posts due to an incorrect authorization check.
804 -* Improved template import with include and exclude options.
805 -* Improved archive template handling.
806 -* Fixed tabs and accordion display issues.
807 -* Excluded My Templates from the post selection dropdown.
808 -* Improved interface text spacing and messaging.
809 -
810 -= 4.2.0 =
811 -* Improved query builder with enhanced taxonomy and author filtering.
812 -* Improved typography controls and cross-device editor experience.
813 -* Improved banner typography with compact layouts.
814 -* Improved latest post, Express List, and Full Style CSS.
815 -* Improved inspector panel design and overall editor UI.
816 -* Improved customizer compatibility and REST field handling.
817 -* Improved package configuration and build process.
818 -
819 -* Fixed taxonomy query and exclude query issues.
820 -* Fixed exclude functionality with pagination.
821 -* Fixed Flash News exclude queries and title tags.
822 -* Fixed vertical Trending block edit query.
823 -* Fixed frontend query handling across blocks.
824 -* Fixed array-to-string conversion issues.
825 -* Fixed Customizer scripts and settings issues.
826 -* Fixed typography CSS inconsistencies.
827 -* Fixed meta URL handling.
828 -* Fixed icon typos and miscellaneous editor errors.
829 -* Fixed title tag support in Post Grid and Flash News.
830 -* Fixed feature compatibility with WordPress editor updates.
831 -
832 -* Optimized CSS across Latest Post and Express List layouts.
833 -* Optimized inspector styles and overall editor performance.
834 -* Removed unused code, console logs, and unnecessary components.
835 -* Reduced default post query limit for improved editor performance.
836 -
837 -= 4.0.0 =
838 -* Added new default designs for Post Grid, Post List, Express List, Post Carousel, and Trending Carousel blocks.
839 -* Added new default styles for Flash News, Latest Post, Post Full, and Post Slider blocks.
840 -* Added redesigned Banner block layouts for Banner 1–12.
841 -* Added default masonry and tile masonry layout designs.
842 -* Added dashboard icons and improved empty state icons.
843 -* Added admin menu enhancements and updated demo template links.
844 -* Added deprecated handling and transform support for Pricing Table description blocks.
845 -* Added attempt recovery improvements and updated translation makepot support.
846 -* Added webpack start support for development workflow.
847 -
848 -* Improved Trending Carousel thumbnail sizing and layout consistency.
849 -* Improved Express Grid and Express List mobile responsiveness.
850 -* Improved branding colors and overall block styling consistency.
851 -* Improved Post Slider Wide and Exclusive Text layout presentation.
852 -* Improved Banner block default appearances and style reviews.
853 -* Improved code structure and optimized development workflow.
854 -* Improved compatibility with WordPress 7.0 changes.
855 -
856 -* Fixed icon display issues across blocks and dashboard.
857 -* Fixed masonry layout and image masonry rendering issues.
858 -* Fixed feature image upload issues.
859 -* Fixed font family styling issues.
860 -* Fixed Pricing Table “Add More” functionality issue.
861 -* Fixed webpack/build-related issues.
862 -* Fixed styling inconsistencies across multiple blocks.
863 -* Fixed attempt recovery handling.
864 -* Fixed deprecated functionality and compatibility issues.
865 -* Fixed various layout and design inconsistencies in carousel, banner, and masonry blocks.
866 -
867 -* Updated demo links and template resources.
868 -* Updated default layout styling for multiple content blocks.
869 -
870 -* Added modern block architecture and upgraded core plugin structure.
871 -* Added new display options for Banner and Latest Post blocks.
872 -* Added dashboard icons and improved admin menu experience.
873 -* Added styles design component, popovers, and device visibility controls.
874 -* Added date range controls and improved responsive display options.
875 -* Added demo template/page links and updated demo data.
876 -* Added support for useBlockProps() in layouts.
877 -* Added translation improvements with makepot support.
878 -* Added recovery handling for failed attempts.
879 -
880 -* Improved branding colors and dashboard UI styling.
881 -* Improved line-height and typography styling across blocks.
882 -* Improved block editor experience and empty state icons.
883 -* Improved image handling and optimized asset imports.
884 -* Improved webpack development workflow and package configuration.
885 -* Updated Slick slider library from v1.8.0 to v1.8.1.
886 -
887 -* Fixed pricing table “Add More” issue.
888 -* Fixed icon display issues in blocks and dashboard.
889 -* Fixed “No Posts Found” block selection issue.
890 -* Fixed category filtering issues.
891 -* Fixed masonry layout and image masonry issues.
892 -* Fixed excerpt rendering issue.
893 -* Fixed banner navigation colors and trending carousel arrow colors.
894 -* Fixed font family dropdown styling issue.
895 -* Fixed Flash News font styling issue.
896 -* Fixed shape divider color issue.
897 -* Fixed pricing header issue.
898 -* Fixed editor image hover issue.
899 -* Fixed duplicate errors and webpack-related issues.
900 -* Fixed button styling issues.
901 -* Fixed image path and import-related issues.
902 -* Fixed block creation issues and block JSON inconsistencies.
903 -
904 -* Removed unused banner layout images.
905 -* Removed unnecessary Pro option references.
906 -* Removed date icon from UI where unnecessary.
907 -* Removed deprecated imports and unused webpack configurations.
908 -* Removed build folder and stopped tracking package-lock.json.
909 -
910 -= 3.3.0 =
911 -* Update: Multiple accessibility improvements across blocks (pricing table, price list, icon list, progress bar, content box, CTA, accordion, buttons, date & time, social share, slider buttons).
912 -* Update: Added missing alt tags, aria-hidden attributes, and aria-labels for improved screen reader compatibility.
913 -* Update: Improved color contrast and fixed minor accessibility errors.
914 -* Update: Added sprintf usage and fixed text-domain issues.
915 -* Update: Added register_block_type for all blocks and introduced new block category.
916 -* Update: Grouped banner blocks into a single unified block.
917 -* Update: Flash news CSS refinements and reverted incorrect CSS change.
918 -* Fix: Twitter color issue, progress bar issue, and flash news spacing issue.
919 -* Fix: Date and time console error.
920 -* Update: Updated category font sizes.
921 -* Update: Added frontend JS to assets folder.
922 -* Update: Fix Canvas template and Full Width template, including improvements to both.
923 -* Update: README file updates.
924 -
925 -
926 -= 3.2.14 =
927 -* Update: Readme improvement
928 -
929 -= 3.2.13 =
930 -* Update: Security improvement
931 -* Update: New patterns on library
932 -
933 -= 3.2.10 =
934 -* Update: Security improvement
935 -* Update: New patterns on library
936 -
937 -= 3.2.8 =
938 -* Update: Security improvement
939 -* Update: New patterns on library
940 -
941 -= 3.2.5 =
942 -* Update: Security improvement
943 -* Update: New patterns on library
944 -
945 -= 3.2.4 =
946 -* Update: Security improvement
947 -* Update: New patterns on library
948 -
949 -= 3.2.3 =
950 -* Update: Security improvement
951 -* Update: New patterns on library
952 -
953 -= 3.2.2 =
954 -* Update: Canvas resposive improvement
955 -* Update: Design library improvement
956 -
957 -= 3.2.1 =
958 -* Update: WP 6.6 Compatibility
959 -* Update: Security improvement
960 -* Update: New patterns on library
961 -
962 -
963 -= 3.2.0 =
964 -* Update: Texts improvement
965 -* Update: Design library improvement
966 -* Update: Custom Patterns improvement
967 -
968 -= 3.1.5 =
969 -* Update: WP 6.5 Compatibility
970 -* Update: SDK Improvement
971 -
972 -= 3.1.4 =
973 -* Update: Posts blocks query improvement
974 -* Update: Design library improvement
975 -* Update: Custom Templates improvement
976 -* Update: Space improvement
977 -* Update: Color improvement
978 -
979 -= 3.1.3 =
980 -* Update: Posts blocks category improvement
981 -* Update: Design library improvement
982 -* Update: Plugin dashboard improvement
983 -* Update: Custom Templates improvement
984 -* Update: Space improvement
985 -* Update: Color improvement
986 -
987 -= 3.1.2 =
988 -* Update: Design library improvement
989 -* Update: Plugin dashboard improvement
990 -* Update: Custom Templates improvement
991 -* Update: Space improvement
992 -* Update: Color improvement
993 -
994 -= 3.1.1 =
995 -* Update: Design library improvement
996 -* Update: Plugin dashboard improvement
997 -* Update: Custom Templates improvement
998 -* Update: Space improvement
999 -* Update: Color improvement
1000 -
1001 -= 3.1.0 =
1002 -* Update: Design library improvement
1003 -* Update: Plugin dashboard improvement
1004 -* Update: Custom Templates improvement
1005 -* Update: Block and assets improvement
1006 -* Update: Alignment improvement
1007 -* Update: Overflow improvement
1008 -* Update: Space improvement
1009 -* Update: Color improvement
1010 -
1011 -= 3.0.0 =
1012 -* New: Dashboard for Patterns Library
1013 -* New: News and Magazine design templates added
1014 -* New: Bussiness and Agency templates added
1015 -* New: Header and Footer templates added
1016 -* New: Section templates added
1017 -* New: Import or Copy Pattern functionality added
1018 -* New: User customized templates saving functionality added for reuse
1019 -* New: Image hover animation added for post blocks
1020 -* Update: Block and assets improvement
1021 -* Update: Alignment improvement
1022 -* Update: Overflow improvement
1023 -* Update: Space improvement
1024 -* Update: Color improvement
1025 -
1026 -= 2.8.0 =
1027 -* Update: Code optimization
1028 -* Update: Block editor and assets improvement
1029 -* Update: Alignment improvement
1030 -* Update: Overflow improvement
1031 -* Update: Space improvement
1032 -* Update: Color improvement
1033 -
1034 -= 2.7.3 =
1035 -Update: WP 6.4 Compatibility
1036 -Update: Assets Improvement
1037 -
1038 -= 2.7.2 =
1039 -* Update: Code optimization
1040 -* Update: Block editor and assets improvement
1041 -* Update: Alignment improvement
1042 -* Update: Overflow improvement
1043 -* Update: Space improvement
1044 -* Update: Color improvement
1045 -
1046 -= 2.7.1 =
1047 -* Update: Speed optimization
1048 -* Update: Social links and social sharing block improvement
1049 -* Update: Posts carousel block improvement
1050 -* Update: Services block improvement
1051 -* Update: Date block improvement
1052 -* Update: Price list block improvement
1053 -* Update: Banner slider block improvement
1054 -* Update: Testimonial block improvement
1055 -* Update: Title block improvement
1056 -* Update: Block editor and assets improvement
1057 -* Update: Alignment improvement
1058 -* Update: Overflow improvement
1059 -* Update: Space improvement
1060 -* Update: Color improvement
1061 -
1062 -
1063 -= 2.7.0 =
1064 -* New: BlockSpare dashboard with helpful information
1065 -* Update: Added deprecated in social links
1066 -* Update: Added deprecated in user profile
1067 -* Update: Search input improvement
1068 -* Update: Header layout image improvement
1069 -* Update: Notice logo color improvement
1070 -* Update: Counter icon gaps improvement
1071 -* Update: General information improvement
1072 -
1073 -= 2.6.6 =
1074 -* Update: 6.3 compatibility
1075 -* Update: General information improvement
1076 -
1077 -= 2.6.5 =
1078 -* New: News and Magazine design templates added
1079 -* New: Header and Footer templates added
1080 -* New: News and Magazine block added
1081 -* New: RTL design improvement
1082 -* Update: Testimonial Block gaps improvement
1083 -* Update: Header design improvement
1084 -* Update: Button block color improvement
1085 -* Update: Counter block gaps improvement
1086 -* Update: Pricing Table block gaps improvement
1087 -* Update: Social Share block gaps improvement
1088 -* Update: Social Links block gaps improvement
1089 -* Update: Content Box block gaps improvement
1090 -* Update: Call to Action block gaps improvement
1091 -* Update: Banner block height improvement
1092 -* Update: Typography improvement
1093 -* Update: Loadmore improvement
1094 -* Update: Pagination improvement
1095 -* Update: Alignment improvement
1096 -* Update: Overflow improvement
1097 -* Update: Space improvement
1098 -* Update: Color improvement
1099 -
1100 -= 2.6.4 =
1101 -* Fixes: Font loading mechanism improvement
1102 -* Update: Container gap improvement
1103 -* Update: User Profile gaps improvement
1104 -* Update: Button gaps improvement
1105 -* Update: General gaps improvement
1106 -
1107 -= 2.6.3 =
1108 -* Update: Frontend meta whitespace improvement
1109 -* Update: Button icon color display condition improvement
1110 -* Update: Popular-tags styles improvement
1111 -* Update: Banner trending default tab improvement
1112 -* Update: Typography improvement
1113 -* Update: Loadmore improvement
1114 -* Update: Pagination improvement
1115 -* Update: Alignment improvement
1116 -* Update: Overflow improvement
1117 -* Update: Posts excerpt improvement
1118 -* Update: Space improvement
1119 -* Update: Color improvement
1120 -
1121 -= 2.6.2 =
1122 -* New: Media import improvement
1123 -
1124 -= 2.6.1 =
1125 -* New: Details update
1126 -
1127 -= 2.6.0 =
1128 -* New: Patterns Library added
1129 -* New: Animation effects option for all blocks added
1130 -* New: Hover effects option for all blocks added
1131 -* Fixes: Some design glitch
1132 -* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6.2
1133 -
1134 -= 2.6.0 =
1135 -* New: Patterns Library added
1136 -* New: Animation effects option for all blocks added
1137 -* New: Hover effects option for all blocks added
1138 -* Fixes: Some design glitch
1139 -* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6.2
1140 -
1141 -= 2.5.0 =
1142 -* New: Blank canvas page template added
1143 -* New: Full-width page template added
1144 -* New: Date and Time block added
1145 -* New: Papular tags/categories block added
1146 -* New: Flash/Ticker News block added
1147 -* New: Search block added
1148 -* Update: Banner design improvements
1149 -* Update: Gaps control min and max value
1150 -* Update: Pricing table price default color
1151 -* Update: Different category and title hover color control
1152 -* Update: Date-time inspector control
1153 -* Update: Post-express-grid inspector control
1154 -* Update: Post-carousel inspector control
1155 -* Update: Date-time inspector control
1156 -* Fixes: Some design glitch
1157 -* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6.1
1158 -
1159 -= 2.4.0 =
1160 -* Update: Design improvements
1161 -
1162 -= 2.3.0 =
1163 -* Update: Design improvements
1164 -
1165 -= 2.2.0 =
1166 -* Update: Design improvements
1167 -
1168 -= 2.1.0 =
1169 -* New: Load more paginations for Post Grid Block
1170 -* New: Load more paginations for Express Post Grid Block
1171 -* New: Load more paginations for Post List Block
1172 -* New: WP Post Aauthor Multi-author supports
1173 -* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6
1174 -
1175 -= 2.0.1 =
1176 -* Update: Auto recovery mode on Price List block
1177 -* Update: Auto recovery mode on Progress Bar block
1178 -
1179 -= 2.0.0 =
1180 -* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.9
1181 -* New: Banner 1 block added
1182 -* New: Banner 2 block added
1183 -* New: Posts Carousel block added
1184 -* New: Posts Slider block added
1185 -* New: Posts Express Grid block added
1186 -* New: Image Slider block added
1187 -* New: Margin/Padding settings for all blocks have been added
1188 -* Update: Posts blocks design updated
1189 -
1190 -= 1.3.0 =
1191 -* New: Auto recovery mode enabled
1192 -* New: Minimum margin value down to -100
1193 -* Update: Post grid and the list continue reading link color
1194 -* Update: Updated social links color on user profile
1195 -* Update: Updated icon border-radius style of services
1196 -* Fixes: Conflicts with Yoast SEO
1197 -* Fixes: Image carousel issue fixing
1198 -* Fixes: Latest post title line height issue
1199 -* Fixes: Services header alignment issue solved
1200 -* Fixes: Pricing add image button issue fixed
1201 -* Fixes: Some minor functional glitch
1202 -* Fixes: Some design glitch
1203 -* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.7
1204 -
1205 -= 1.2.1 =
1206 -* Fixes: Tabs and Services recovery issue
1207 -* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.6
1208 -
1209 -= 1.2.0 =
1210 -* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.6
1211 -* Update: Added new price table block design method
1212 -* Update: Added fallback for old price table block
1213 -* Update: Added new services block design method
1214 -* Update: Added fallback for old services block
1215 -* Update: Fixed Tabs block issues
1216 -* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.5
1217 -* Update: Added fallback function for category selection on Posts Grid block
1218 -* Update: Added fallback function for category selection on Posts List block
1219 -* Update: Improved design of desktop/tab/mobile Typography option
1220 -* Update: Added Typography options for Button blocks
1221 -* Update: Added show excerpt option for Posts Grid block
1222 -* Update: Added show excerpt option for Posts List block
1223 -* Update: Added show Continue Reading option for Posts Grid block
1224 -* Update: Added show Continue Reading option for Posts List block
1225 -* Update: Introduced 3 columned Services blocks
1226 -* Update: Introduced 3 columned Prices blocks
1227 -* Update: Introduced 3 columned Testimonial blocks
1228 -* Update: Introduced new color option for Section Title blocks
1229 -* Update: Introduced background color option for User Profile blocks
1230 -* Fixes: Addressed recovery mode for buttons
1231 -* Update: Optimized responsive view
1232 -* Update: Optimized font controls
1233 -* Update: Button hover option added
1234 -* Update: Optimized resource size
1235 -
1236 -= 1.0.1 =
1237 -* Updates: WordPress 5.4 compatibility
1238 -
1239 -= 1.0.0 =
1 +=== Blockspare - Free Gutenberg Blocks for News, Magazine, and Business Websites (Templates, Patterns, and Page Builder) ===
2 +Author URI: https://www.blockspare.com
3 +Plugin URI: https://www.blockspare.com
4 +Contributors: blockspare, afthemes
5 +Tags: News, Magazine, Business Blocks, Gutenberg, Free Patterns, Templates, Page Builder
6 +Requires at least: 4.9
7 +Tested up to: 6.3
8 +Requires PHP: 5.3
9 +Stable tag: 2.6.6
10 +License: GPLv2 or later
11 +License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
12 +
13 +
14 +== Description ==
15 +
16 +## You may get professionally created blocks and pre-built templates. These may be imported with just a couple of clicks.
17 +
18 +[Home](https://blockspare.com) | [Demos](https://www.blockspare.com/starter-templates/) | [Documentation](https://www.blockspare.com/docs/) | [Videos](https://www.youtube.com/@blockspare/videos/) | [Premium](https://www.blockspare.com/pricing/)
19 +
20 +[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dUwERgc6HI]
21 +
22 +## Envision Amazing Layouts with Blockspare
23 +
24 +> Ready-to-use websites for a variety of niches such as agencies, lawyer, restaurants, gym, medical, real state, local companies and so on.
25 +
26 +<strong> Design Library </strong>
27 +With a single click, you may import pre-designed templates for your webpage. Pixel-perfect webpages that you may personalize by changing the photos and content.
28 +
29 +<strong>Layouts Options </strong>
30 +Only with the best layout may you show the content worthwhile. Each layouts have different looks that could lead to an improved page/post section being imagined.
31 +
32 +<strong>Animation Options </strong>
33 +You may arrange the look of your section in a desired scroling flow using the most popular animation choices for blocks..
34 +
35 +<strong>Hover Options </strong>
36 +You may configure the look of your section in a chosen reaction scheme using the most prevalent hover options for blocks.
37 +
38 +<strong>Pagination Settings and Controls </strong>
39 +The pagination settings lets you to enable "Load More" button for the specific post blocks like grid and list for your archives.
40 +
41 +<strong> Typography Settings and Controls </strong>
42 +Typography Settings lets you to choose the font family, font weight along with font size on 3 different devices sizes like desktop, tab and mobile view.
43 +
44 +<strong> Color Options </strong>
45 +With unlimited color options for blocks, you can set an appearance of your section in a desired color schemes.
46 +
47 +<strong>Icon Settings </strong>
48 +Icon Settings options gives you a facility to select desired FontAwesome icons.
49 +
50 +<strong>Gaps Settings </strong>
51 +Whenever you need to give spaces on your posts contents, Gaps Settings helps you to get intended controls.
52 +
53 +
54 +## Want to use Blockspare to build an awesome site with advanced options and controls?
55 +* [Accordion](https://blockspare.com/block/accordion/)
56 +Designed for expand and collapsible contents like FAQs, you will get advanced controls over the texts, colors, icons, etc.
57 +* [Button](https://blockspare.com/block/button/)
58 +Attractive Button appearance with fill and border layout option with hover effects. You can place the block on any of your contents where you want.
59 +* [Container](https://blockspare.com/block/container/)
60 +With the concept of contents group, you can add number of blocks inside the section so that you can take control over it with ease.
61 +* [Content Box](https://blockspare.com/block/content-box/)
62 +Predefined set of shape and side of image with title, subtitle, description and button elements, so that you can build amazing sections.
63 +* [Counter](https://blockspare.com/block/counter/)
64 +Show your achievements, progress, involvements in the count in number running effects.
65 +* [Call to Action](https://blockspare.com/block/call-to-action/)
66 +Redefine your call to action section in outstanding way with the help of mandatory items like image, texts, color and button.
67 +* [Empty Section](https://blockspare.com/block/empty-section/)
68 +If you want spaces, the block will give you the extra.
69 +* [Icon](https://blockspare.com/block/icon/)
70 +Please have Font Awesome 5 Icons with unlimited color and advanced appearing options.
71 +* [Icon List](https://blockspare.com/block/icon-list/)
72 +Whenever you want iconic bullet for your list, the block will let you have an option for it.
73 +* [Image Carousel](https://blockspare.com/block/image-carousel/)
74 +Display your precious images with multiple carousel option with advanced controls like gallery arrangements, columns, layouts, etc.
75 +* [Image Masonry](https://blockspare.com/block/image-masonry/)
76 +When you want a masonry grid for your image gallery this is going to be your go-to block.
77 +* [Image Slider](https://blockspare.com/block/image-slider/)
78 +Create a functional and beautiful image slideshow with Image Slider block.
79 +* [Logo Grid](https://blockspare.com/block/logo-grid/)
80 +To show your associates, sponsors, awards,etc logos in a dedicated grid format/
81 +* [Notice Bar](https://blockspare.com/block/notice-bar/)
82 +Simply, notices, warnings and announcements should have it own design as it to be noticed.
83 +* [Hero Banner 1](https://blockspare.com/block/)
84 +The hero block comes with posts slider, posts grid and posts list carousel combo, will allow you present your blog entries in a banner format.
85 +* [Hero Banner 2](https://blockspare.com/block/)
86 +The tiled hero block comes with posts slider, trending and posts grid combo, will allow you present your blog entries in a banner format.
87 +* [Posts Carousel](https://blockspare.com/block/posts-carousel/)
88 +Group and show your articles in a carousel and let it slide with time.
89 +* [Posts Grid](https://blockspare.com/block/posts-grid/)
90 +The block with multiple grid options will help you to present your blog posts in columns. The block also has "Load More" pagination option.
91 +* [Posts List](https://blockspare.com/block/posts-list/)
92 +A list of articles having number of display options will let you to sort posts archive. The block also has "Load More" pagination option.
93 +* [Post Slider](https://blockspare.com/block/)
94 +You can loop posts archive using a slider block of posts with a range of layout variations.
95 +* [Post Express Grid](https://blockspare.com/block/)
96 +The big and small grid combo block designs will help you in showing your blog entries in a fashionable style. The block also has "Load More" pagination option.
97 +* [Post Express List](https://blockspare.com/block/)
98 +The grid and list designs of the combo block will help you present your articles in a stylish manner.
99 +* [Trending Posts](https://blockspare.com/block/)
100 +You can organize the archived posts using a carousel list of articles with a multitude of displaying possibilities.
101 +* [Post Tile](https://blockspare.com/block/)
102 +The tiled grid block box will assist you in presenting your blog content in multiple columns as well as collages.
103 +* [Price List](https://blockspare.com/block/price-list/)
104 +Show product and price inline with a nice-looking design for your website such as restaurant menu.
105 +* [Price Table](https://blockspare.com/block/price-table/)
106 +After an immense research on modern business sites, the block has been designed with a powerful, flexible and advanced controls for pricing comparisons.
107 +* [Progress Bar](https://blockspare.com/block/progress-bar/)
108 +Animated progress bar with customizable colors could be useful for displaying company history and achievements.
109 +* [Section Header](https://blockspare.com/block/section-header/)
110 +Only with the best title, you can show the worth content. The title/subtitle section with multiple appearances could lead to envision an enhanced header.
111 +* [Services](https://blockspare.com/block/services/)
112 +A flexible and powerful set of content section with customizable advanced controls like icon, texts, colors, button will help you to display your services in a contemporary manner.
113 +* [Shape Divider](https://blockspare.com/block/shape-divider/)
114 +Divide your individual sections with layered shapes along with unlimited color options.
115 +* [Social Links](https://blockspare.com/block/social-links/)
116 +Linking your social pages and platform to your block with easy mentions.
117 +* [Social Sharing](https://blockspare.com/block/social-sharing/)
118 +Let other people do share your contents to the leading web portals.
119 +* [Star Rating](https://blockspare.com/block/star-rating/)
120 +The star will help you to show product, book. movie, game, food, etc, rating,
121 +* [Tabs](https://blockspare.com/block/tabs/)
122 +Group your specs, details or whatever you want in a toggle tabbed content format.
123 +* [Testimonial](https://blockspare.com/block/testimonial/)
124 +A set of box with image upload, title, descriptions, etc to show a formal statement testifying to your's feedbacks and references.
125 +* [User Profile](https://blockspare.com/block/user-profile/)
126 +Basically, the user profile block can be place as an author box or author bio section with social contact icons.
127 +
128 +
129 +## We’re trying to give you the most! Get All Outstanding Controls on Your fingertips.
130 +* 250+ Pre-designed Templates
131 +* 250+ Pre-designed Blocks Layouts
132 +* 50+ Custom WordPress Blocks
133 +* Animations Effects
134 +* Hover Effects
135 +* Font Awesome 5 Icons
136 +* Additional Block Options
137 +* Trending layout packs
138 +* Highly customizable layouts
139 +* Shape divider with container
140 +* Gradient color and background
141 +* Image Masking Colors Effects and Filters
142 +* Box-shadow and borders
143 +
144 +Let’s Start Designing Your Dream Site in Minutes with [Blockspare](https://blockspare.com/)!
145 +
146 +
147 +## AF themes
148 +>The most flexible WordPress themes and plugins crafted for the future web.
149 +
150 +
151 +## Welcome in for other amazing plugins from AF themes
152 +
153 +#Check all of our [Free](https://profiles.wordpress.org/afthemes/#content-plugins) plugins#
154 +
155 +* [Latest Posts Block](https://wordpress.org/plugins/blockspare-posts-block-lite/)
156 +* [Magic Content Box](https://wordpress.org/plugins/magic-content-box-lite/)
157 +* [WP Post Author](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-post-author/)
158 +* [Elespare](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elespare/)
159 +* [Templatespare](https://wordpress.org/plugins/templatespare/)
160 +
161 +#Check all of our [Premium](https://afthemes.com/plugins) plugins #
162 +
163 +* [Blockspare Pro](https://www.blockspare.com/)
164 +* [Latest Posts Block](https://1.envato.market/2xxbD)
165 +* [Magic Content Box](https://1.envato.market/NOO1O)
166 +* [Elespare Pro](https://1.envato.market/ZdXYPQ)
167 +
168 +
169 +## Get the outstanding themes from AF themes
170 +#Check all of our [Free](https://afthemes.com/products/category/free/) themes#
171 +
172 +* [CoverNews](https://afthemes.com/products/covernews/)
173 +* [ChromeNews](https://afthemes.com/products/chromenews/)
174 +* [MoreNews](https://afthemes.com/products/morenews/)
175 +* [DarkNews](https://afthemes.com/products/darknews/)
176 +* [EnterNews](https://afthemes.com/products/enternews/)
177 +* [Newsium](https://afthemes.com/products/newsium/)
178 +* [Newsever](https://afthemes.com/products/newsever/)
179 +* [Newsphere](https://afthemes.com/products/newsphere/)
180 +* [BroadNews](https://afthemes.com/products/broadnews/)
181 +* [Shopical](https://afthemes.com/products/shopical/)
182 +* [StoreCommerce](https://afthemes.com/products/storecommerce/)
183 +* [Elegant Magazine](https://afthemes.com/products/elegant-magazine/)
184 +* [And More..](https://afthemes.com/products/category/free/)
185 +
186 +#Check all of our [Premium](https://afthemes.com/products/category/pro/) themes#
187 +
188 +* [CoverNews Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/covernews-pro/)
189 +* [ChromeNews Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/chromenews-pro/)
190 +* [MoreNews Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/morenews-pro/)
191 +* [DarkNews Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/darknews-pro/)
192 +* [EnterNews](https://afthemes.com/products/enternews-pro/)
193 +* [Newsium Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/newsium-pro/)
194 +* [Newsever Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/newsever-pro/)
195 +* [Newsphere Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/newsphere-pro/)
196 +* [BroadNews Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/broadnews-pro/)
197 +* [Shopical Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/shopical-pro/)
198 +* [StoreCommerce Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/storecommerce-pro/)
199 +* [Elegant Magazine Pro](https://afthemes.com/products/elegant-magazine-pro/)
200 +* [And More..](https://afthemes.com/products/category/pro/)
201 +
202 +
203 +== Installation ==
204 +* Download to your plugin directory or simply install via WordPress admin interface.
205 +* Activate.
206 +* Go to page/post edit panel
207 +* Click on "+" sign
208 +* Get Blockspare blocks panel
209 +* You will get beautiful bcustom blocks on WordPress editor to build your site.
210 +
211 +== Frequently Asked Questions ==
212 +
213 +**What are blocks?**
214 +
215 +Blocks are the basic content building components, like buttons, images, videos, etc., for WordPress 5.0 / Gutenberg.
216 +
217 +Blockspare provides you with lots of great blocks to create awesome posts, pages and front pages for you.
218 +
219 +**Do I need to code?**
220 +
221 +Nope, you do not need to have coding knowledge.
222 +
223 +**Do I need to design the layout?**
224 +
225 +No you don’t have to design the block because our plugin already has a range of pre-designed gorgeous layouts from which you can select one.
226 +
227 +**Do I need to any third party page builder plugins?**
228 +
229 +Definitely not, you do not need install any third party page builder plugin but you must have latest WordPress which supports block editor, namely Gutenberg.
230 +
231 +**Can I use this with other block plugins?**
232 +
233 +Oh yeah! With other blocks, Blockspare is performing well.
234 +
235 +**Can I use Blockspare with any WordPress theme?**
236 +
237 +Since Blockspare has its own designed components for website, it can be used for WordPress themes of any kind.
238 +
239 +**Can I use Blockpare on client websites?**
240 +
241 +Yes! You will definitely use the blocks of Blockpare on yours, as well as the websites of your client.
242 +
243 +**Will Blockpare slow down my website?**
244 +
245 +There's just no! The structure of the package and clean code keep it lightweight and simple. Blockpare blocks are designed with ease and performance in mind. Therefore, it can in no way impact the pace and efficiency of your website.
246 +
247 +**Is Blockspare free?**
248 +
249 +Yes, Blockspare is a free Building Block Plugin for WordPress Websites. But definitely, you can get more awesome controls on <a href="https://www.blockspare.com/pricing/" target="_blank" rel="">Blockspare Pro</a>
250 +
251 +**Can I explore the block's demos?**
252 +
253 +Definitely, you can explore all of the demos on <a href="https://blockspare.com/" target="_blank" rel="">Blockspare Website.</a>
254 +
255 +
256 +== Screenshots ==
257 +1. Adding Blockspare on WordPress editor
258 +2. Blockspare - Price Table
259 +3. Blockspare - Content Box
260 +4. Blockspare - Image Masonry
261 +5. Blockspare - Progress Bar
262 +6. Blockspare - Posts Grid
263 +7. Blockspare - Testimonial
264 +
265 +
266 +== Changelog ==
267 += 2.6.6 =
268 +* Update: 6.3 compatibility
269 +* Update: General information improvement
270 +
271 += 2.6.5 =
272 +* New: News and Magazine design templates added
273 +* New: Header and Footer templates added
274 +* New: News and Magazine block added
275 +* New: RTL design improvenemt
276 +* Update: Testimonial Block gaps improvenemt
277 +* Update: Header design improvenemt
278 +* Update: Button block color improvenemt
279 +* Update: Counter block gaps improvenemt
280 +* Update: Pricing Table block gaps improvenemt
281 +* Update: Social Share block gaps improvenemt
282 +* Update: Social Links block gaps improvenemt
283 +* Update: Content Box block gaps improvenemt
284 +* Update: Call to Action block gaps improvenemt
285 +* Update: Banner block height improvenemt
286 +* Update: Typography improvenemt
287 +* Update: Loadmore improvenemt
288 +* Update: Pagination improvenemt
289 +* Update: Alignment improvenemt
290 +* Update: Overflow improvenemt
291 +* Update: Space improvenemt
292 +* Update: Color improvenemt
293 +
294 += 2.6.4 =
295 +* Fixes: Font loading mechanism improvenemt
296 +* Update: Container gaps improvenemt
297 +* Update: User Profile gaps improvenemt
298 +* Update: Button gaps improvenemt
299 +* Update: General gaps improvenemt
300 +
301 += 2.6.3 =
302 +* Update: Frontend meta whitespace improvenemt
303 +* Update: Button icon color display condition improvenemt
304 +* Update: Popular-tags styles improvenemt
305 +* Update: Banner trending default tab improvenemt
306 +* Update: Typography improvenemt
307 +* Update: Loadmore improvenemt
308 +* Update: Pagination improvenemt
309 +* Update: Alignment improvenemt
310 +* Update: Overflow improvenemt
311 +* Update: Posts excerpt improvenemt
312 +* Update: Space improvenemt
313 +* Update: Color improvenemt
314 +
315 += 2.6.2 =
316 +* New: Media import improvenemt
317 +
318 += 2.6.1 =
319 +* New: Details update
320 +
321 += 2.6.0 =
322 +* New: Design Library added
323 +* New: Animation effects option for all blocks added
324 +* New: Hover effects option for all blocks added
325 +* Fixes: Some design glitch
326 +* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6.2
327 +
328 += 2.6.0 =
329 +* New: Design Library added
330 +* New: Animation effects option for all blocks added
331 +* New: Hover effects option for all blocks added
332 +* Fixes: Some design glitch
333 +* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6.2
334 +
335 += 2.5.0 =
336 +* New: Blank canvas page template added
337 +* New: Full-Width page template added
338 +* New: Date and Time block added
339 +* New: Papular tags/categories block added
340 +* New: Flash/Ticker News block added
341 +* New: Search block added
342 +* Update: Banner design improvements
343 +* Update: Gaps control min and max value
344 +* Update: Pricing table price default color
345 +* Update: Different category and title hover color control
346 +* Update: Date-time inpector control
347 +* Update: Post-express-grid inspector control
348 +* Update: Post-carousel inspector control
349 +* Update: Date-time inpector control
350 +* Fixes: Some design glitch
351 +* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6.1
352 +
353 += 2.4.0 =
354 +* Update: Design improvements
355 +
356 += 2.3.0 =
357 +* Update: Design improvements
358 +
359 += 2.2.0 =
360 +* Update: Design improvements
361 +
362 += 2.1.0 =
363 +* New: Loadmore paginations for Post Grid Block
364 +* New: Loadmore paginations for Express Post Grid Block
365 +* New: Loadmore paginations for Post List Block
366 +* New: WP Post Aauthor Multi-author supports
367 +* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6
368 +
369 += 2.0.1 =
370 +* Update: Auto recovery mode on Price List block
371 +* Update: Auto recovery mode on Progress Bar block
372 +
373 += 2.0.0 =
374 +* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.9
375 +* New: Banner 1 block added
376 +* New: Banner 2 block added
377 +* New: Posts Carousel block added
378 +* New: Posts Slider block added
379 +* New: Posts Express Grid block added
380 +* New: Image Slider block added
381 +* New: Margin/Padding settinsg for all blocks have been added
382 +* Update: Posts blocks design updated
383 +
384 += 1.3.0 =
385 +* New: Auto recovery mode enabled
386 +* New: Minimum margin value down to -100
387 +* Update: Post grid and list continue reading link color
388 +* Update: Updated social links color on user profile
389 +* Update: Updated icon border radius style of services
390 +* Fixes: Conflicts with Yoast SEO
391 +* Fixes: Image carousel issue fixing
392 +* Fixes: Latest post title line height issue
393 +* Fixes: Services header alignment issue solved
394 +* Fixes: Pricing add image button issue fixed
395 +* Fixes: Some minor functional glitch
396 +* Fixes: Some design glitch
397 +* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.7
398 +
399 += 1.2.1 =
400 +* Fixes: Tabs and Services recovery issue
401 +* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.6
402 +
403 += 1.2.0 =
404 +* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.6
405 +* Update: Added new price table block design method
406 +* Update: Added fallback for old price table block
407 +* Update: Added new services block design method
408 +* Update: Added fallback for old services block
409 +* Update: Fixed Tabs block issues
410 +* Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.5
411 +* Update: Added fallback function for category selection on Posts Grid block
412 +* Update: Added fallback function for category selection on Posts List block
413 +* Update: Improved design of desktop/tab/mobile Typography option
414 +* Update: Added Typography options for Button blocks
415 +* Update: Added show excerpt option for Posts Grid block
416 +* Update: Added show excerpt option for Posts List block
417 +* Update: Added show Continue Reading option for Posts Grid block
418 +* Update: Added show Continue Reading option for Posts List block
419 +* Update: Introduced 3 columned Services blocks
420 +* Update: Introduced 3 columned Prices blocks
421 +* Update: Introduced 3 columned Testimonial blocks
422 +* Update: Introduced new color option for Section Title blocks
423 +* Update: Introduced background color option for User Profile blocks
424 +* Fixes: Addressed recovery mode for buttons
425 +* Update: Optimized responsive view
426 +* Update: Optimized fonts controls
427 +* Update: Button hover option added
428 +* Update: Optimized resource size
429 +
430 += 1.0.1 =
431 +* Updates: WordPress 5.4 compatibility
432 +
433 += 1.0.0 =
1240 434 * Initial release