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| 1 | -=== BlockSpare – Gutenberg Blocks for News, Magazine, Blog & Business Websites === | |
| 2 | - | |
| 1 | +=== BlockSpare — News, Magazine and Blog Addons for (Gutenberg) Block Editor=== | |
| 2 | +Author URI: https://www.blockspare.com/ | |
| 3 | +Plugin URI: https://www.blockspare.com/ | |
| 3 | 4 | Contributors: blockspare, afthemes |
| 4 | 5 | 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: 4.2.6 | |
| 6 | +Tags: blog, news, magazine, gutenberg blocks, starter templates | |
| 7 | +Requires at least: 4.9 | |
| 8 | +Tested up to: 6.9 | |
| 9 | +Requires PHP: 5.3 | |
| 10 | +Stable tag: 3.3.3 | |
| 10 | 11 | License: GPLv2 or later |
| 11 | -License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html | |
| 12 | +License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html | |
| 12 | 13 | |
| 13 | -Build professional news, magazine, blog, editorial and business websites with powerful Gutenberg blocks, starter templates, advanced post layouts, sliders, news tickers and responsive design controls. | |
| 14 | +Highly customizable Gutenberg blocks and starter templates to build blogs, magazines, and business websites. Create post grids, sliders, filters, and complete layouts — no coding required. | |
| 14 | 15 | |
| 15 | 16 | == Description == |
| 16 | 17 | |
| 17 | -[**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. | |
| 18 | +Building a professional **blog, news, magazine, or business website** often requires a lot of time spent on layouts, post presentation, responsiveness, and design consistency. Many users want polished results without writing custom code or assembling everything from scratch. | |
| 18 | 19 | |
| 19 | -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 everything you need to build professional layouts without relying on heavy page builders or writing custom code. | |
| 20 | +[**BlockSpare**](https://blockspare.com/) helps you build faster by providing a growing library of **ready-to-use Gutenberg blocks, patterns, and starter templates** — designed specifically for content-rich and business websites. | |
| 20 | 21 | |
| 21 | -Trusted by **16,000+ WordPress users**, BlockSpare includes **60+ Gutenberg blocks**, **137+ starter templates**, **270+ ready-made sections**, and powerful publishing tools—all built natively for Gutenberg. | |
| 22 | +### The BlockSpare approach | |
| 23 | +Instead of starting with a blank editor, BlockSpare lets you start with **structured, production-ready layouts** that you can customize visually using the WordPress Block Editor. | |
| 22 | 24 | |
| 23 | -## Why Choose BlockSpare? | |
| 25 | +BlockSpare focuses on: | |
| 26 | +✅ Practical layouts for **real websites** | |
| 27 | +✅ Flexible post display and filtering | |
| 28 | +✅ Reusable patterns and templates | |
| 29 | +✅ Clean output and editor-first workflow | |
| 24 | 30 | |
| 25 | -Unlike general-purpose block plugins, BlockSpare is designed specifically for content-rich websites and professional publishing. | |
| 26 | - | |
| 27 | -✅ Purpose-built for news, magazine and editorial websites | |
| 28 | - | |
| 29 | -✅ 60+ specialized Gutenberg blocks | |
| 30 | - | |
| 31 | -✅ 137+ professionally designed starter templates | |
| 32 | - | |
| 33 | -✅ 270+ ready-made sections | |
| 34 | - | |
| 35 | -✅ Powerful post query builder | |
| 36 | - | |
| 37 | -✅ Dynamic content support (Pro) | |
| 38 | - | |
| 39 | -✅ Native Gutenberg performance | |
| 40 | - | |
| 41 | -✅ No shortcode lock-in | |
| 42 | - | |
| 43 | -✅ Works with any modern theme | |
| 44 | - | |
| 45 | -✅ Built by the creators of popular [**AF themes**](https://afthemes.com/) | |
| 46 | - | |
| 47 | - | |
| 48 | 31 | [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHNIdv4C690] |
| 49 | 32 | |
| 50 | 33 | --- |
| 51 | 34 | |
| 52 | -## Build Almost Any Type of Website | |
| 35 | +### What you can build with BlockSpare | |
| 36 | +BlockSpare includes blocks and templates designed for: | |
| 37 | +👉 [Blogs & personal websites](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/my-portfolio/) | |
| 38 | +👉 [News & magazine portals](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews/moreblock/) | |
| 39 | +👉 [Business & agency websites](https://demos.afthemes.com/reviewnews/ministry-of-culture/) | |
| 40 | +👉 [Landing pages & marketing sections](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/pizzaworld/) | |
| 41 | +👉 [Content-heavy editorial layouts](https://demos.afthemes.com/reviewnews/gutenberg/) | |
| 53 | 42 | |
| 54 | -BlockSpare makes it easy to create professional layouts for: | |
| 43 | +It allows you to assemble pages quickly while keeping full control over typography, spacing, colors, and responsiveness. | |
| 55 | 44 | |
| 56 | -👉 [Online Newspapers](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/dailynews) | |
| 45 | +--- | |
| 57 | 46 | |
| 58 | -👉 [Digital Magazines](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/techwire) | |
| 47 | +### Key features | |
| 48 | +**Starter Templates:** | |
| 49 | +👉 500+ pre-built pages | |
| 50 | +👉 100+ landing pages | |
| 51 | +👉 200+ sections | |
| 52 | +👉 50+ header/footer templates | |
| 53 | +👉 One-click import or copy/paste into any page | |
| 59 | 54 | |
| 60 | -👉 [Personal Blogs](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/healthmag) | |
| 55 | +**Post Presentation:** | |
| 56 | +👉 Post Grid, Post List, Post Tile | |
| 57 | +👉 Post Slider, Post Carousel | |
| 58 | +👉 Masonry Layout | |
| 59 | +👉 Trending posts and news Ticker | |
| 60 | +👉 Timeline and large featured layouts | |
| 61 | 61 | |
| 62 | -👉 [Editorial Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/espanol) | |
| 62 | +**Image & Gallery Blocks:** | |
| 63 | +👉 Image Slider | |
| 64 | +👉 Image Carousel | |
| 65 | +👉 Masonry Gallery | |
| 66 | +👉 Logo grid | |
| 63 | 67 | |
| 64 | -👉 [Technology Blogs](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/chinese) | |
| 68 | +**Business & Utility Blocks:** | |
| 69 | +👉 Pricing Table & Price List | |
| 70 | +👉 Testimonial | |
| 71 | +👉 Services & Content Boxes | |
| 72 | +👉 Call-to-Action | |
| 73 | +👉 Counter & Progress Bar | |
| 74 | +👉 Tabs & Accordion | |
| 75 | +👉 Notice Bar, Date & Time | |
| 65 | 76 | |
| 66 | -👉 [Sports Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/sportx) | |
| 77 | + | |
| 78 | +**Customization & Controls:** | |
| 79 | +👉 Multiple layouts | |
| 80 | +👉 Typography settings | |
| 81 | +👉 Colors and backgrounds | |
| 82 | +👉 Spacing and gaps | |
| 83 | +👉 Border, radius, and shadow controls | |
| 84 | +👉 Responsive visibility options | |
| 67 | 85 | |
| 68 | -👉 [Fashion & Lifestyle](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/fashion) | |
| 86 | +**Customization & Controls:** | |
| 87 | +👉 Save your own reusable patterns | |
| 88 | +👉 Copy/paste sections between pages | |
| 89 | +👉 Build layouts visually using Gutenberg | |
| 90 | +👉 No lock-in, no shortcodes | |
| 69 | 91 | |
| 70 | -👉 [Travel Blogs](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/travelogue) | |
| 92 | +**Performance & Compatibility:** | |
| 93 | +👉 Lightweight and optimized codebase | |
| 94 | +👉 Works with any Gutenberg-compatible theme | |
| 95 | +👉 Compatible with other block plugins | |
| 71 | 96 | |
| 72 | -👉 [Food & Recipe Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/foodie) | |
| 97 | +--- | |
| 73 | 98 | |
| 74 | -👉 [Business Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/enterprise) | |
| 99 | +### Starter templates & demos (highlights) | |
| 100 | +Import a complete starter layout and customize it for your content: | |
| 75 | 101 | |
| 76 | -👉 [Corporate Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/standard-solutions) | |
| 102 | +- **News & Magazine:** [General News](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews/horizon-times/), [Sports](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/hybridnews-dark/), [Entertainment](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews/info-update/) | |
| 103 | +- **Lifestyle:** [Fashion & Lifestyle](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/news-nova/), [Travel](https://demos.afthemes.com/newsever-pro/birds-blog/), [Recipes](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/pizzaworld/) | |
| 104 | +- **Business & Agency:** [Corporate](https://demos.afthemes.com/reviewnews-pro/generic/), [Agency](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/business/), [Legal](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/human-rights/), [Construction](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/real-estate/) | |
| 105 | +- **Education & Nonprofit:** [Education](https://demos.afthemes.com/reviewnews/generic/), [Montessori](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews/child-centered-education/), [Charity](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/ngo/) | |
| 106 | +- **Healthcare & Services:** [Medical](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/health-horizon/), [Fitness](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/om-balance/), [Dentist](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews-pro/dental-glow/) | |
| 107 | +- **Other niches:** [Real Estate](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/engineering/), [Restaurant](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews-pro/foodinn/), [Auto Service](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/vehicle-trade/), [Pet Care](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/pet-palace/), [Technology](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/apps/) | |
| 77 | 108 | |
| 78 | -👉 [Agencies](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/business-company) | |
| 109 | +Browse all starter templates: https://www.blockspare.com/ | |
| 79 | 110 | |
| 80 | -👉 [Landing Pages](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/environment-care) | |
| 111 | +[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elLCTqnQMI0] | |
| 81 | 112 | |
| 82 | -👉 [Portfolios](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/prime-generic) | |
| 113 | +--- | |
| 83 | 114 | |
| 84 | -👉 [Educational Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/edupress) | |
| 115 | +### Blocks & Layouts | |
| 116 | +**Post / News blocks** | |
| 117 | +✔ Hero banner layouts | |
| 118 | +✔ Flash posts & news ticker | |
| 119 | +✔ Trending posts carousel | |
| 120 | +✔ Post Grid, Tile, List, Express Grid | |
| 121 | +✔ Post Slider & Carousel | |
| 122 | +✔ Timeline and full-width layouts | |
| 85 | 123 | |
| 86 | -👉 [Non-profit Organizations](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/donate-food) | |
| 124 | +**Image & Media** | |
| 125 | +✔ Image Carousel | |
| 126 | +✔ Image Masonry | |
| 127 | +✔ Image Slider | |
| 128 | +✔ Logo Grid | |
| 87 | 129 | |
| 88 | -👉 [Local Businesses](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/global-business) | |
| 130 | +**Business & General** | |
| 131 | +✔ Section Header | |
| 132 | +✔ Container & Content Box | |
| 133 | +✔ Button, Icon, Icon List | |
| 134 | +✔ Counter, Progress Bar | |
| 135 | +✔ Pricing Table, Price List | |
| 136 | +✔ Testimonial, User Profile / Author box | |
| 137 | +✔ Tabs, Accordion, Notice Bar, Date & Time | |
| 89 | 138 | |
| 90 | -👉 [WooCommerce Stores](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/fast-food) | |
| 139 | +[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keMO48vPIxY] | |
| 91 | 140 | |
| 92 | 141 | --- |
| 93 | 142 | |
| 94 | -## Everything You Need to Build Faster | |
| 143 | +### Advanced post queries builder | |
| 95 | 144 | |
| 96 | -BlockSpare includes professionally designed Gutenberg blocks, starter templates and reusable sections that help you create beautiful websites in minutes instead of hours. | |
| 145 | +BlockSpare includes **AJAX-powered post queries builder**, allowing visitors to browse posts without reloading the page. | |
| 97 | 146 | |
| 98 | -### Professional Publishing Blocks | |
| 147 | +✔ Display Posts by Category | |
| 148 | +✔ Display Posts by Tags | |
| 149 | +✔ Display Posts by Modified Date | |
| 150 | +✔ A–Z / Z–A ordering | |
| 151 | +✔ Ascending / Descending | |
| 152 | +✔ Menu Order | |
| 153 | +✔ Random order | |
| 99 | 154 | |
| 100 | -Create engaging content layouts using: | |
| 155 | +**AJAX pagination** helps users explore more content within the same section. | |
| 101 | 156 | |
| 102 | -✓ Hero Banners | |
| 103 | 157 | |
| 104 | -✓ Breaking News Tickers | |
| 158 | + | |
| 159 | +[**Try it Now**](https://www.blockspare.com/) | |
| 105 | 160 | |
| 106 | -✓ Trending Posts | |
| 107 | - | |
| 108 | -✓ Post Grids | |
| 109 | - | |
| 110 | -✓ Post Sliders | |
| 111 | - | |
| 112 | -✓ Post Carousels | |
| 113 | - | |
| 114 | -✓ Post Lists | |
| 115 | - | |
| 116 | -✓ Express Lists | |
| 117 | - | |
| 118 | -✓ Masonry Layouts | |
| 119 | - | |
| 120 | -✓ Timeline Layouts | |
| 121 | - | |
| 122 | -✓ Featured Categories | |
| 123 | - | |
| 124 | -✓ Large Featured Sections | |
| 125 | - | |
| 126 | -Perfect for online newspapers, blogs and magazine homepages. | |
| 127 | - | |
| 128 | -### Business & Utility Blocks | |
| 129 | - | |
| 130 | -Build professional business pages with: | |
| 131 | - | |
| 132 | -✓ Containers | |
| 133 | - | |
| 134 | -✓ Section Headers | |
| 135 | - | |
| 136 | -✓ Content Boxes | |
| 137 | - | |
| 138 | -✓ Pricing Tables | |
| 139 | - | |
| 140 | -✓ Price Lists | |
| 141 | - | |
| 142 | -✓ Call to Action | |
| 143 | - | |
| 144 | -✓ Testimonials | |
| 145 | - | |
| 146 | -✓ Services | |
| 147 | - | |
| 148 | -✓ Buttons | |
| 149 | - | |
| 150 | -✓ Icon Lists | |
| 151 | - | |
| 152 | -✓ Counters | |
| 153 | - | |
| 154 | -✓ Progress Bars | |
| 155 | - | |
| 156 | -✓ Accordions | |
| 157 | - | |
| 158 | -✓ Tabs | |
| 159 | - | |
| 160 | -✓ Notice Bars | |
| 161 | - | |
| 162 | -✓ Author Profiles | |
| 163 | - | |
| 164 | -### Image & Media Blocks | |
| 165 | - | |
| 166 | -Showcase visual content with: | |
| 167 | - | |
| 168 | -✓ Image Slider | |
| 169 | - | |
| 170 | -✓ Image Carousel | |
| 171 | - | |
| 172 | -✓ Masonry Gallery | |
| 173 | - | |
| 174 | -✓ Logo Showcase | |
| 175 | - | |
| 176 | -✓ Responsive Media Layouts | |
| 177 | - | |
| 178 | - | |
| 179 | -### Flexible Design Controls | |
| 180 | - | |
| 181 | -Every block includes powerful customization options including: | |
| 182 | - | |
| 183 | -👉 Typography & Fonts | |
| 184 | - | |
| 185 | -👉 Colors & Backgrounds | |
| 186 | - | |
| 187 | -👉 Animations & Transitions | |
| 188 | - | |
| 189 | -👉 Spacing & Layout | |
| 190 | - | |
| 191 | -👉 Borders & Shadows | |
| 192 | - | |
| 193 | -👉 Responsive Visibility | |
| 194 | - | |
| 195 | -👉 Hover Effects | |
| 196 | - | |
| 197 | -👉 Device Controls | |
| 198 | - | |
| 199 | - | |
| 200 | -## Professional Starter Templates | |
| 201 | - | |
| 202 | -Start with over 137 professionally designed **starter templates** and 270+ reusable sections. | |
| 203 | - | |
| 204 | -Import a complete website or individual layouts in just a few clicks. | |
| 205 | - | |
| 206 | -Build websites faster using: | |
| 207 | - | |
| 208 | -👉 Homepages | |
| 209 | - | |
| 210 | -👉 Landing Pages | |
| 211 | - | |
| 212 | -👉 About Pages | |
| 213 | - | |
| 214 | -👉 Contact Pages | |
| 215 | - | |
| 216 | -👉 Business Websites | |
| 217 | - | |
| 218 | -👉 Magazine Layouts | |
| 219 | - | |
| 220 | -👉 Blog Pages | |
| 221 | - | |
| 222 | -👉 Editorial Sections | |
| 223 | - | |
| 224 | -👉 Header & Footer Designs | |
| 225 | - | |
| 226 | -👉 Reusable Content Sections | |
| 227 | - | |
| 228 | -Simply import, customize and publish. | |
| 229 | - | |
| 230 | - | |
| 231 | -## Powerful Post Query Builder | |
| 232 | - | |
| 233 | -Create intelligent news layouts using the powerful query builder. | |
| 234 | - | |
| 235 | -Display posts by: | |
| 236 | - | |
| 237 | -👉 Categories | |
| 238 | - | |
| 239 | -👉 Tags | |
| 240 | - | |
| 241 | -👉 Authors | |
| 242 | - | |
| 243 | -👉 Date | |
| 244 | - | |
| 245 | -👉 Modified Date | |
| 246 | - | |
| 247 | -👉 Popular Posts | |
| 248 | - | |
| 249 | -👉 Featured Posts | |
| 250 | - | |
| 251 | -👉 Custom Ordering | |
| 252 | - | |
| 253 | -👉 Random Posts | |
| 254 | - | |
| 255 | -👉 Include & Exclude Posts | |
| 256 | - | |
| 257 | -Choose from multiple layouts while keeping your pages fast and responsive. | |
| 258 | - | |
| 259 | - | |
| 260 | -## Built for Performance | |
| 261 | - | |
| 262 | -BlockSpare is designed to work with the WordPress Block Editor without unnecessary complexity. | |
| 263 | - | |
| 264 | -Features include: | |
| 265 | - | |
| 266 | -✓ Native Gutenberg blocks | |
| 267 | - | |
| 268 | -✓ Lightweight frontend output | |
| 269 | - | |
| 270 | -✓ Lazy loading compatible | |
| 271 | - | |
| 272 | -✓ Responsive layouts | |
| 273 | - | |
| 274 | -✓ Developer friendly | |
| 275 | - | |
| 276 | -✓ Clean HTML markup | |
| 277 | - | |
| 278 | -✓ Optimized CSS | |
| 279 | - | |
| 280 | -✓ SEO-friendly structure | |
| 281 | - | |
| 282 | -✓ Accessibility improvements | |
| 283 | - | |
| 284 | -✓ Translation ready | |
| 285 | - | |
| 286 | -✓ RTL support | |
| 287 | - | |
| 288 | -✓ Compatible with caching plugins | |
| 289 | - | |
| 290 | -## Why Publishers Love BlockSpare | |
| 291 | - | |
| 292 | -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. | |
| 293 | - | |
| 294 | -From breaking news homepages and featured stories to business websites and landing pages, everything is designed to work seamlessly with the WordPress Block Editor. | |
| 295 | - | |
| 296 | - | |
| 297 | -## Unlock More with BlockSpare Pro | |
| 298 | - | |
| 299 | -Upgrade to [**BlockSpare Pro**](https://afthemes.com/blockspare-pro/) to unlock advanced publishing tools, premium layouts, dynamic content, and complete starter websites for professional WordPress projects. | |
| 300 | - | |
| 301 | -### Premium Publishing Blocks | |
| 302 | - | |
| 303 | -✅ Exclusive Hero Layouts | |
| 304 | - | |
| 305 | -✅ Premium Post Grids | |
| 306 | - | |
| 307 | -✅ Premium Sliders | |
| 308 | - | |
| 309 | -✅ Advanced Carousels | |
| 310 | - | |
| 311 | -✅ Additional Magazine Layouts | |
| 312 | - | |
| 313 | -✅ Premium Featured Sections | |
| 314 | - | |
| 315 | -### More Starter Templates | |
| 316 | - | |
| 317 | -✅ Complete Website Templates | |
| 318 | - | |
| 319 | -✅ Business Templates | |
| 320 | - | |
| 321 | -✅ Landing Pages | |
| 322 | - | |
| 323 | -✅ Corporate Websites | |
| 324 | - | |
| 325 | -✅ Agency Layouts | |
| 326 | - | |
| 327 | -✅ Online Magazines | |
| 328 | - | |
| 329 | -✅ Portfolio Websites | |
| 330 | - | |
| 331 | -### Advanced Queries | |
| 332 | - | |
| 333 | -✅ AJAX Filters | |
| 334 | - | |
| 335 | -✅ AJAX Load More | |
| 336 | - | |
| 337 | -✅ Query by Authors | |
| 338 | - | |
| 339 | -✅ Query by Taxonomies | |
| 340 | - | |
| 341 | -✅ Include & Exclude Posts | |
| 342 | - | |
| 343 | -✅ Advanced Ordering | |
| 344 | - | |
| 345 | -### Dynamic Content | |
| 346 | - | |
| 347 | -✅ Dynamic Blocks | |
| 348 | - | |
| 349 | -✅ ACF Integration | |
| 350 | - | |
| 351 | -✅ Custom Fields | |
| 352 | - | |
| 353 | -✅ Dynamic Visibility | |
| 354 | - | |
| 355 | -✅ User-based Visibility | |
| 356 | - | |
| 357 | -✅ Device Visibility | |
| 358 | - | |
| 359 | -✅ Scheduled Visibility | |
| 360 | - | |
| 361 | -### More Design Controls | |
| 362 | - | |
| 363 | -✅ Premium Block Styles | |
| 364 | - | |
| 365 | -✅ Advanced Typography | |
| 366 | - | |
| 367 | -✅ More Layout Variations | |
| 368 | - | |
| 369 | -✅ Additional Responsive Controls | |
| 370 | - | |
| 371 | -✅ Advanced Container Settings | |
| 372 | - | |
| 373 | -### Premium Experience | |
| 374 | - | |
| 375 | -✅ Priority Support | |
| 376 | - | |
| 377 | -✅ Regular Feature Updates | |
| 378 | - | |
| 379 | -✅ Early Access to New Features | |
| 380 | - | |
| 381 | 161 | --- |
| 382 | 162 | |
| 383 | 163 | ### How it works (3 simple steps) |
| 384 | -1. **Choose a template or block** from the Pre-made Design Library or demo gallery. | |
| 385 | - | |
| 164 | +1. **Choose a template or block** from the Patterns Library or demo gallery. | |
| 386 | 165 | 2. **Import or copy** it into your page or post |
| 387 | - | |
| 388 | 166 | 3. **Customize** content and design using Gutenberg |
| 389 | 167 | |
| 390 | -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niy3RhamIOE] | |
| 168 | +[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmuK1o6U9mQ] | |
| 391 | 169 | |
| 392 | 170 | |
| 393 | 171 | **Recommended Themes** |
| 394 | 172 | |
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| 393 | 171 | **Recommended Themes** |
| 394 | 172 | |
| 395 | 173 | BlockSpare works with all modern WordPress themes and has been tested with: |
| 396 | 174 | |
| 397 | -✓ [NewSpare](https://wordpress.org/themes/newspare/) | |
| 398 | -✓ [CoverNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/covernews/) | |
| 399 | -✓ [ChromeNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/chromenews/) | |
| 400 | -✓ [MoreNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/morenews/) | |
| 401 | -✓ [ReviewNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/reviewnews/) | |
| 402 | -✓ [Newsphere](https://wordpress.org/themes/newsphere/) | |
| 403 | -✓ Twenty Twenty-Five | |
| 404 | -✓ Astra | |
| 405 | -✓ Ocean WP | |
| 406 | -✓ Blocksy | |
| 407 | -✓ Kadence | |
| 408 | -✓ Generatepress | |
| 409 | -✓ Neve | |
| 410 | -✓ [And all themes from AF Themes](https://wordpress.org/themes/author/afthemes/) | |
| 175 | +✔ [CoverNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/covernews/) | |
| 176 | +✔ [ChromeNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/chromenews/) | |
| 177 | +✔ [MoreNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/morenews/) | |
| 178 | +✔ [ReviewNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/reviewnews/) | |
| 179 | +✔ [Newsphere](https://wordpress.org/themes/newsphere/) | |
| 180 | +✔ Twenty Twenty-Five | |
| 181 | +✔ Astra | |
| 182 | +✔ Ocean WP | |
| 183 | +✔ Blocksy | |
| 184 | +✔ Kadence | |
| 185 | +✔ Generatepress | |
| 186 | +✔ Neve | |
| 187 | +✔ [And all themes from AF Themes](https://wordpress.org/themes/author/afthemes/) | |
| 411 | 188 | |
| 412 | 189 | ## Other Plugins by AF themes |
| 413 | 190 | |
| 414 | 191 | If you find BlockSpare useful, you may also like: |
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| 418 | 195 | [**EleSpare:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elespare/) News, magazine, and blog addons for Elementor. |
| 419 | 196 | |
| 420 | 197 | [**WP Post Author:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-post-author/) Author box, co-authors, and guest author management. |
| 421 | 198 | |
| 422 | -[**AF Companion:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/af-companion/) Starter Sites, Speed Booster & Growth Suite for Professional Publishing. | |
| 423 | - | |
| 424 | -[**AF Translate:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/af-translate/) AI Translation Editor, PO Editor & POT Generator for WordPress. | |
| 425 | - | |
| 426 | 199 | --- |
| 427 | 200 | |
| 428 | 201 | == Installation == |
| 429 | 202 | 1. Install the plugin via the WordPress plugin installer or upload the `blockspare` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`. |
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| 435 | 208 | --- |
| 436 | 209 | |
| 437 | 210 | == Frequently Asked Questions == |
| 438 | 211 | |
| 439 | -= What is BlockSpare? = | |
| 212 | += Can I create post grids, sliders, and carousels with BlockSpare? = | |
| 213 | +Yes. BlockSpare includes multiple blocks for grids, sliders, carousels, masonry, and tickers to present posts in different ways. | |
| 440 | 214 | |
| 441 | -BlockSpare is a Gutenberg blocks plugin for WordPress that helps you build professional news, magazine, blog, business, portfolio, landing page, and WooCommerce websites using the native Block Editor. It includes 60+ blocks, 137+ starter templates, 270+ ready-made sections, and powerful design controls. | |
| 215 | += What are Starter Templates? = | |
| 216 | +Starter Templates are complete page and site layouts (home, archive, single, inner pages, sections) created by designers. Import them to jump-start a site and then customize. | |
| 442 | 217 | |
| 443 | -= Who is BlockSpare designed for? = | |
| 218 | += Do I need coding knowledge? = | |
| 219 | +No. BlockSpare is built for users who prefer visual editing. Templates and blocks are ready-to-use and customizable through Gutenberg. | |
| 444 | 220 | |
| 445 | -BlockSpare is ideal for bloggers, publishers, online magazines, news websites, businesses, agencies, freelancers, educators, nonprofits, and anyone who wants to build professional WordPress websites without coding. | |
| 221 | += Does BlockSpare work with any theme? = | |
| 222 | +Yes. BlockSpare works with any modern Gutenberg-compatible theme. | |
| 446 | 223 | |
| 447 | -= Can I create news and magazine websites with BlockSpare? = | |
| 224 | += Will BlockSpare slow down my site? = | |
| 225 | +BlockSpare is built with performance in mind. Blocks load only where used; templates are static HTML/CSS markup in the editor. However, performance also depends on server and theme choices. | |
| 448 | 226 | |
| 449 | -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, and other publishing-focused blocks. | |
| 227 | += Is BlockSpare free? = | |
| 228 | +Yes — the plugin and many templates/blocks are free. A Pro plan is available for additional templates and premium features: https://www.blockspare.com/ | |
| 450 | 229 | |
| 451 | -= Can I build business websites and landing pages? = | |
| 230 | += Where can I see the demos and documentation? = | |
| 231 | +Demos: https://www.blockspare.com/starter-templates/ | |
| 232 | +Blocks & layouts: https://www.blockspare.com/blocks/ | |
| 233 | +Docs: https://www.blockspare.com/docs/ | |
| 452 | 234 | |
| 453 | -Absolutely. BlockSpare includes business-focused blocks such as Containers, Content Boxes, Pricing Tables, Testimonials, Services, Call-to-Action sections, Counters, Progress Bars, Tabs, Accordions, and Buttons for creating professional business websites and marketing pages. | |
| 235 | += Can I use BlockSpare on client sites? = | |
| 236 | +Yes, BlockSpare can be used on personal and client projects. | |
| 454 | 237 | |
| 455 | -= What are Starter Templates? = | |
| 456 | - | |
| 457 | -Starter Templates are professionally designed website layouts that help you launch a website quickly. Import a complete website or individual pages, then customize everything using the WordPress Block Editor. | |
| 458 | - | |
| 459 | -= Do I need coding knowledge? = | |
| 460 | - | |
| 461 | -No. BlockSpare is designed for visual editing with Gutenberg. You can build and customize complete websites without writing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or PHP. | |
| 462 | - | |
| 463 | -= Does BlockSpare work with Full Site Editing (FSE)? = | |
| 464 | - | |
| 465 | -Yes. BlockSpare works with modern block themes and Full Site Editing (FSE) while remaining fully compatible with classic Gutenberg themes. | |
| 466 | - | |
| 467 | -= Does BlockSpare work with any WordPress theme? = | |
| 468 | - | |
| 469 | -Yes. BlockSpare works with most Gutenberg-compatible WordPress themes. It integrates especially well with [AF themes](https://afthemes.com/products/newspare/) while remaining compatible with other popular themes. | |
| 470 | - | |
| 471 | -= Is BlockSpare compatible with WooCommerce? = | |
| 472 | - | |
| 473 | -Yes. You can use BlockSpare to create WooCommerce shop pages, promotional sections, product landing pages, and business websites alongside WooCommerce. | |
| 474 | - | |
| 475 | -= Can I create post grids, sliders, carousels, and news tickers? = | |
| 476 | - | |
| 477 | -Yes. BlockSpare includes multiple blocks for Post Grids, Lists, Tiles, Sliders, Carousels, Breaking News Tickers, Trending Posts, Masonry layouts, Timeline layouts, and Featured Sections. | |
| 478 | - | |
| 479 | -= Does BlockSpare include a post query builder? = | |
| 480 | - | |
| 481 | -Yes. BlockSpare lets you display posts by categories, tags, dates, popularity, featured posts, random order, custom ordering, and more. BlockSpare Pro adds advanced query controls, AJAX filtering, and dynamic content options. | |
| 482 | - | |
| 483 | -= Can I use custom fields or ACF with BlockSpare? = | |
| 484 | - | |
| 485 | -Yes. BlockSpare Pro includes dynamic content support, including Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) integration and other dynamic content features. | |
| 486 | - | |
| 487 | -= Can I customize colors, typography, and layouts? = | |
| 488 | - | |
| 489 | -Yes. Every block includes flexible customization options such as typography, colors, spacing, backgrounds, borders, responsive visibility, layout settings, and more. | |
| 490 | - | |
| 491 | -= Will BlockSpare slow down my website? = | |
| 492 | - | |
| 493 | -No. BlockSpare is built with performance in mind. It uses native Gutenberg blocks and optimized frontend assets. Overall website performance also depends on your hosting, theme, images, caching, and other plugins. | |
| 494 | - | |
| 495 | -= Is BlockSpare SEO friendly? = | |
| 496 | - | |
| 497 | -Yes. BlockSpare generates clean Gutenberg-based markup and is designed to work well with popular SEO plugins while following WordPress best practices. | |
| 498 | - | |
| 499 | -= Is BlockSpare mobile responsive? = | |
| 500 | - | |
| 501 | -Yes. All blocks and starter templates are responsive and designed to work across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. | |
| 502 | - | |
| 503 | -= Is BlockSpare translation ready? = | |
| 504 | - | |
| 505 | -Yes. BlockSpare is translation ready and also supports RTL (Right-to-Left) languages. | |
| 506 | - | |
| 507 | -= Is BlockSpare free? = | |
| 508 | - | |
| 509 | -Yes. BlockSpare includes a powerful free version with many blocks, starter templates, and sections. BlockSpare Pro adds premium blocks, advanced queries, dynamic content, additional templates, and priority support. | |
| 510 | - | |
| 511 | -= Can I use BlockSpare on client websites? = | |
| 512 | - | |
| 513 | -Yes. BlockSpare can be used on personal websites, business websites, and client projects according to your license. | |
| 514 | - | |
| 515 | -= Where can I see the starter templates, documentation, and demos? = | |
| 516 | - | |
| 517 | -Starter Templates: | |
| 518 | -https://afthemes.com/blockspare-pro/ | |
| 519 | - | |
| 520 | -Blocks: | |
| 521 | -https://www.blockspare.com/ | |
| 522 | - | |
| 523 | -Documentation: | |
| 524 | -https://www.blockspare.com/docs/ | |
| 525 | - | |
| 526 | -= Where can I get support or request a feature? = | |
| 527 | - | |
| 528 | -You can get support through the [AF themes support](https://afthemes.com/supports/) form or our official documentation. We also welcome feature requests and continuously improve BlockSpare based on community feedback. | |
| 529 | - | |
| 530 | 238 | --- |
| 531 | 239 | |
| 532 | 240 | == Screenshots == |
| 533 | -1. Editor view — BlockSpare blocks in Gutenberg. | |
| 534 | -2. Starter templates gallery . | |
| 535 | -3. Sample homepage imported from a template. | |
| 536 | -4. Post Grid and Post Slider examples. | |
| 537 | -5. Hero Banner + Trending section. | |
| 538 | -6. Image carousel and masonry gallery. | |
| 539 | -7. Business blocks: Pricing table & Testimonials. | |
| 540 | -8. Patterns Library import flow. | |
| 541 | -9. Block controls and responsive options. | |
| 542 | -10. Save & reuse patterns. | |
| 241 | +1. Editor view — BlockSpare blocks in Gutenberg (screenshot-1). | |
| 242 | +2. Starter templates gallery (screenshot-2). | |
| 243 | +3. Sample homepage imported from a template (screenshot-3). | |
| 244 | +4. Post Grid and Post Slider examples (screenshot-4). | |
| 245 | +5. Hero Banner + Trending section (screenshot-5). | |
| 246 | +6. Image carousel and masonry gallery (screenshot-6). | |
| 247 | +7. Business blocks: Pricing table & Testimonials (screenshot-7). | |
| 248 | +8. Patterns Library import flow (screenshot-8). | |
| 249 | +9. Block controls and responsive options (screenshot-9). | |
| 250 | +10. Save & reuse patterns (screenshot-10). | |
| 543 | 251 | |
| 544 | 252 | == Changelog == |
| 545 | -= 4.2.0 = | |
| 546 | -* Improved query builder with enhanced taxonomy and author filtering. | |
| 547 | -* Improved typography controls and cross-device editor experience. | |
| 548 | -* Improved banner typography with compact layouts. | |
| 549 | -* Improved latest post, Express List, and Full Style CSS. | |
| 550 | -* Improved inspector panel design and overall editor UI. | |
| 551 | -* Improved customizer compatibility and REST field handling. | |
| 552 | -* Improved package configuration and build process. | |
| 553 | - | |
| 554 | -* Fixed taxonomy query and exclude query issues. | |
| 555 | -* Fixed exclude functionality with pagination. | |
| 556 | -* Fixed Flash News exclude queries and title tags. | |
| 557 | -* Fixed vertical Trending block edit query. | |
| 558 | -* Fixed frontend query handling across blocks. | |
| 559 | -* Fixed array-to-string conversion issues. | |
| 560 | -* Fixed Customizer scripts and settings issues. | |
| 561 | -* Fixed typography CSS inconsistencies. | |
| 562 | -* Fixed meta URL handling. | |
| 563 | -* Fixed icon typos and miscellaneous editor errors. | |
| 564 | -* Fixed title tag support in Post Grid and Flash News. | |
| 565 | -* Fixed feature compatibility with WordPress editor updates. | |
| 566 | - | |
| 567 | -* Optimized CSS across Latest Post and Express List layouts. | |
| 568 | -* Optimized inspector styles and overall editor performance. | |
| 569 | -* Removed unused code, console logs, and unnecessary components. | |
| 570 | -* Reduced default post query limit for improved editor performance. | |
| 571 | - | |
| 572 | -= 4.0.0 = | |
| 573 | -* Added new default designs for Post Grid, Post List, Express List, Post Carousel, and Trending Carousel blocks. | |
| 574 | -* Added new default styles for Flash News, Latest Post, Post Full, and Post Slider blocks. | |
| 575 | -* Added redesigned Banner block layouts for Banner 1–12. | |
| 576 | -* Added default masonry and tile masonry layout designs. | |
| 577 | -* Added dashboard icons and improved empty state icons. | |
| 578 | -* Added admin menu enhancements and updated demo template links. | |
| 579 | -* Added deprecated handling and transform support for Pricing Table description blocks. | |
| 580 | -* Added attempt recovery improvements and updated translation makepot support. | |
| 581 | -* Added webpack start support for development workflow. | |
| 582 | - | |
| 583 | -* Improved Trending Carousel thumbnail sizing and layout consistency. | |
| 584 | -* Improved Express Grid and Express List mobile responsiveness. | |
| 585 | -* Improved branding colors and overall block styling consistency. | |
| 586 | -* Improved Post Slider Wide and Exclusive Text layout presentation. | |
| 587 | -* Improved Banner block default appearances and style reviews. | |
| 588 | -* Improved code structure and optimized development workflow. | |
| 589 | -* Improved compatibility with WordPress 7.0 changes. | |
| 590 | - | |
| 591 | -* Fixed icon display issues across blocks and dashboard. | |
| 592 | -* Fixed masonry layout and image masonry rendering issues. | |
| 593 | -* Fixed feature image upload issues. | |
| 594 | -* Fixed font family styling issues. | |
| 595 | -* Fixed Pricing Table “Add More” functionality issue. | |
| 596 | -* Fixed webpack/build-related issues. | |
| 597 | -* Fixed styling inconsistencies across multiple blocks. | |
| 598 | -* Fixed attempt recovery handling. | |
| 599 | -* Fixed deprecated functionality and compatibility issues. | |
| 600 | -* Fixed various layout and design inconsistencies in carousel, banner, and masonry blocks. | |
| 601 | - | |
| 602 | -* Updated demo links and template resources. | |
| 603 | -* Updated default layout styling for multiple content blocks. | |
| 604 | - | |
| 605 | -* Added modern block architecture and upgraded core plugin structure. | |
| 606 | -* Added new display options for Banner and Latest Post blocks. | |
| 607 | -* Added dashboard icons and improved admin menu experience. | |
| 608 | -* Added styles design component, popovers, and device visibility controls. | |
| 609 | -* Added date range controls and improved responsive display options. | |
| 610 | -* Added demo template/page links and updated demo data. | |
| 611 | -* Added support for useBlockProps() in layouts. | |
| 612 | -* Added translation improvements with makepot support. | |
| 613 | -* Added recovery handling for failed attempts. | |
| 614 | - | |
| 615 | -* Improved branding colors and dashboard UI styling. | |
| 616 | -* Improved line-height and typography styling across blocks. | |
| 617 | -* Improved block editor experience and empty state icons. | |
| 618 | -* Improved image handling and optimized asset imports. | |
| 619 | -* Improved webpack development workflow and package configuration. | |
| 620 | -* Updated Slick slider library from v1.8.0 to v1.8.1. | |
| 621 | - | |
| 622 | -* Fixed pricing table “Add More” issue. | |
| 623 | -* Fixed icon display issues in blocks and dashboard. | |
| 624 | -* Fixed “No Posts Found” block selection issue. | |
| 625 | -* Fixed category filtering issues. | |
| 626 | -* Fixed masonry layout and image masonry issues. | |
| 627 | -* Fixed excerpt rendering issue. | |
| 628 | -* Fixed banner navigation colors and trending carousel arrow colors. | |
| 629 | -* Fixed font family dropdown styling issue. | |
| 630 | -* Fixed Flash News font styling issue. | |
| 631 | -* Fixed shape divider color issue. | |
| 632 | -* Fixed pricing header issue. | |
| 633 | -* Fixed editor image hover issue. | |
| 634 | -* Fixed duplicate errors and webpack-related issues. | |
| 635 | -* Fixed button styling issues. | |
| 636 | -* Fixed image path and import-related issues. | |
| 637 | -* Fixed block creation issues and block JSON inconsistencies. | |
| 638 | - | |
| 639 | -* Removed unused banner layout images. | |
| 640 | -* Removed unnecessary Pro option references. | |
| 641 | -* Removed date icon from UI where unnecessary. | |
| 642 | -* Removed deprecated imports and unused webpack configurations. | |
| 643 | -* Removed build folder and stopped tracking package-lock.json. | |
| 644 | - | |
| 645 | 253 | = 3.3.0 = |
| 646 | 254 | * 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). |
| 647 | 255 | * Update: Added missing alt tags, aria-hidden attributes, and aria-labels for improved screen reader compatibility. |
| 648 | 256 | * Update: Improved color contrast and fixed minor accessibility errors. |
