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BlockSpare – Gutenberg Blocks, AI Content Generator & Site Builder for News, Magazine & Blogs / 5.0.1
BlockSpare – Gutenberg Blocks, AI Content Generator & Site Builder for News, Magazine & Blogs v5.0.1
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1 -=== BlockSpare - Gutenberg Post Grid Blocks for News, Magazine & Blog Websites ===
2 -Author URI: https://www.blockspare.com/
3 -Plugin URI: https://www.blockspare.com/
1 +=== BlockSpare – Gutenberg Blocks, AI Content Generator & Site Builder for News, Magazine & Blogs ===
2 +
4 3 Contributors: blockspare, afthemes
5 4 Donate link: https://www.blockspare.com/
6 -Tags: post grid, gutenberg blocks, post carousel, news magazine, post list
7 -Requires at least: 4.9
8 -Tested up to: 7.0
9 -Requires PHP: 5.3
10 -Stable tag: 4.1.0
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
11 10 License: GPLv2 or later
12 -License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
11 +License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
13 12
14 -Create post grids, sliders, filters, tickers and magazine layouts with Gutenberg blocks for news, magazine and blog websites.
13 +Build news, magazine, blog, editorial and business websites with powerful Gutenberg blocks, AI tools, Site Builder, starter sites, post layouts and more.
15 14
16 15 == Description ==
17 16
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.
17 +== Description ==
19 18
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.
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.
21 20
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.
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.
24 22
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
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.
30 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 +
31 67 [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHNIdv4C690]
32 68
33 69 ---
34 70
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/)
71 +## Build Almost Any Type of Website
42 72
43 -It allows you to assemble pages quickly while keeping full control over typography, spacing, colors, and responsiveness.
73 +BlockSpare makes it easy to create professional layouts for:
44 74
75 +👉 [Online Newspapers](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/dailynews)
76 +
77 +👉 [Digital Magazines](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/techwire)
78 +
79 +👉 [Personal Blogs](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/healthmag)
80 +
81 +👉 [Editorial Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/espanol)
82 +
83 +👉 [Technology Blogs](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/chinese)
84 +
85 +👉 [Sports Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/sportx)
86 +
87 +👉 [Fashion & Lifestyle](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/fashion)
88 +
89 +👉 [Travel Blogs](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/travelogue)
90 +
91 +👉 [Food & Recipe Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/foodie)
92 +
93 +👉 [Business Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/enterprise)
94 +
95 +👉 [Corporate Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/standard-solutions)
96 +
97 +👉 [Agencies](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/business-company)
98 +
99 +👉 [Landing Pages](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/environment-care)
100 +
101 +👉 [Portfolios](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/prime-generic)
102 +
103 +👉 [Educational Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/edupress)
104 +
105 +👉 [Non-profit Organizations](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/donate-food)
106 +
107 +👉 [Local Businesses](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/global-business)
108 +
109 +👉 [WooCommerce Stores](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/fast-food)
110 +
45 111 ---
46 112
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
113 +## Everything You Need to Build Faster
54 114
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
115 +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.
61 116
62 -**Image & Gallery Blocks:**
63 -👉 Image Slider
64 -👉 Image Carousel
65 -👉 Masonry Gallery
66 -👉 Logo grid
117 +### AI-Powered Content Tools
67 118
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
119 +Create, improve, and understand your content with AI directly inside WordPress.
76 120
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
121 +✓ AI Content Generation
85 122
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
123 +✓ AI Content Summarization
91 124
92 -**Performance & Compatibility:**
93 -👉 Lightweight and optimized codebase
94 -👉 Works with any Gutenberg-compatible theme
95 -👉 Compatible with other block plugins
125 +✓ AI Key Questions & Answers
96 126
127 +✓ Multiple AI Model Support
97 128
98 -### Starter templates & demos (highlights)
99 -Import a complete starter layout and customize it for your content:
129 +✓ Custom AI Generation Prompts
100 130
101 -- **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/)
102 -- **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/)
103 -- **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/)
104 -- **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/)
105 -- **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/)
106 -- **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/)
131 +✓ Multiple Language Support
107 132
108 -Browse all starter templates: https://www.blockspare.com/
133 +Use your connected AI providers and preferred models to generate content, summarize posts, and discover useful questions and answers.
109 134
110 -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elLCTqnQMI0]
135 +### Advanced Site Builder
111 136
137 +Build and customize your website using the native WordPress Site Editor with flexible template controls.
112 138
113 -### Blocks & Layouts
114 -**Post / News blocks**
115 -✔ Hero banner layouts
116 -✔ Flash posts & news ticker
117 -✔ Trending posts carousel
118 -✔ Post Grid, Tile, List, Express Grid
119 -✔ Post Slider & Carousel
120 -✔ Timeline and full-width layouts
139 +✓ All Templates
121 140
122 -**Image & Media**
123 -✔ Image Carousel
124 -✔ Image Masonry
125 -✔ Image Slider
126 -✔ Logo Grid
141 +✓ Header Templates
127 142
128 -**Business & General**
129 -✔ Section Header
130 -✔ Container & Content Box
131 -✔ Button, Icon, Icon List
132 -✔ Counter, Progress Bar
133 -✔ Pricing Table, Price List
134 -✔ Testimonial, User Profile / Author box
135 -✔ Tabs, Accordion, Notice Bar, Date & Time
143 +✓ Footer Templates
136 144
137 -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keMO48vPIxY]
145 +✓ Front Page Templates
138 146
147 +✓ Singular Templates
139 148
140 -### Advanced post queries builder
149 +✓ Archive Templates
141 150
142 -BlockSpare includes **AJAX-powered post queries builder**, allowing visitors to browse posts without reloading the page.
151 +✓ Search Results Templates
143 152
144 -✔ Display Posts by Category
145 -✔ Display Posts by Tags
146 -✔ Display Posts by Modified Date
147 -✔ A–Z / Z–A ordering
148 -✔ Ascending / Descending
149 -✔ Menu Order
150 -✔ Random order
153 +✓ Category Templates
151 154
152 -**AJAX pagination** helps users explore more content within the same section.
155 +✓ Author Templates
153 156
157 +✓ Tag Templates
154 158
155 -
156 -[**Try it Now**](https://www.blockspare.com/)
159 +✓ Date Archive Templates
157 160
161 +✓ 404 Page Templates
162 +
163 +Create and manage templates for different parts of your website without relying on heavy page builders or custom code.
164 +
165 +### Professional Publishing Blocks
166 +
167 +Create engaging news, magazine, blog, and editorial layouts using:
168 +
169 +✓ Hero Banners
170 +
171 +✓ Breaking News Tickers
172 +
173 +✓ Trending Posts
174 +
175 +✓ Post Grids
176 +
177 +✓ Post Sliders
178 +
179 +✓ Post Carousels
180 +
181 +✓ Post Lists
182 +
183 +✓ Express Lists
184 +
185 +✓ Masonry Layouts
186 +
187 +✓ Timeline Layouts
188 +
189 +✓ Featured Categories
190 +
191 +✓ Large Featured Sections
192 +
193 +Perfect for online newspapers, digital magazines, blogs, editorial websites, and other content-rich publications.
194 +
195 +### Business & Utility Blocks
196 +
197 +Build professional business pages and content sections with:
198 +
199 +✓ Containers
200 +
201 +✓ Section Headers
202 +
203 +✓ Content Boxes
204 +
205 +✓ Pricing Tables
206 +
207 +✓ Price Lists
208 +
209 +✓ Call to Action
210 +
211 +✓ Testimonials
212 +
213 +✓ Services
214 +
215 +✓ Buttons
216 +
217 +✓ Icon Lists
218 +
219 +✓ Counters
220 +
221 +✓ Progress Bars
222 +
223 +✓ Accordions
224 +
225 +✓ Tabs
226 +
227 +✓ Notice Bars
228 +
229 +✓ Author Profiles
230 +
231 +Create everything from business pages and landing pages to service sections, pricing pages, and calls to action.
232 +
233 +### Image & Media Blocks
234 +
235 +Showcase images and visual content with:
236 +
237 +✓ Image Slider
238 +
239 +✓ Image Carousel
240 +
241 +✓ Masonry Gallery
242 +
243 +✓ Logo Showcase
244 +
245 +✓ Responsive Media Layouts
246 +
247 +Create attractive visual sections while keeping your layouts responsive across devices.
248 +
249 +### Flexible Design Controls
250 +
251 +Customize your blocks and layouts with powerful design options including:
252 +
253 +👉 Typography & Fonts
254 +
255 +👉 Colors & Backgrounds
256 +
257 +👉 Animations & Transitions
258 +
259 +👉 Spacing & Layout
260 +
261 +👉 Borders & Shadows
262 +
263 +👉 Responsive Visibility
264 +
265 +👉 Hover Effects
266 +
267 +👉 Device Controls
268 +
269 +## Professional Starter Sites
270 +
271 +Start faster with over 137 professionally designed **starter templates** and 270+ reusable sections.
272 +
273 +Import complete websites or individual layouts in just a few clicks.
274 +
275 +Build websites faster using:
276 +
277 +👉 Homepages
278 +
279 +👉 Landing Pages
280 +
281 +👉 About Pages
282 +
283 +👉 Contact Pages
284 +
285 +👉 Business Websites
286 +
287 +👉 Magazine Layouts
288 +
289 +👉 Blog Pages
290 +
291 +👉 Editorial Sections
292 +
293 +👉 Header & Footer Designs
294 +
295 +👉 Reusable Content Sections
296 +
297 +Simply import, customize, and publish.
298 +
299 +## Powerful Post Query Builder
300 +
301 +Create flexible content layouts using the powerful post query builder.
302 +
303 +Display and organize posts by:
304 +
305 +👉 Categories
306 +
307 +👉 Tags
308 +
309 +👉 Authors
310 +
311 +👉 Date
312 +
313 +👉 Modified Date
314 +
315 +👉 Popular Posts
316 +
317 +👉 Featured Posts
318 +
319 +👉 Custom Ordering
320 +
321 +👉 Random Posts
322 +
323 +👉 Include & Exclude Posts
324 +
325 +Choose from multiple layouts and control which content appears on your pages.
326 +
327 +## Dynamic Content & Visibility
328 +
329 +Create flexible content experiences with dynamic blocks and display controls.
330 +
331 +Use dynamic content to:
332 +
333 +👉 Display custom content and fields
334 +
335 +👉 Create dynamic buttons and labels
336 +
337 +👉 Build dynamic section headings
338 +
339 +👉 Customize content based on your data
340 +
341 +Control block visibility based on:
342 +
343 +👉 User Role
344 +
345 +👉 Device
346 +
347 +👉 Date Range
348 +
349 +👉 Display Conditions
350 +
351 +Create more flexible layouts that show the right content to the right visitors.
352 +
353 +## Built for Performance
354 +
355 +BlockSpare is designed to work naturally with the WordPress Block Editor without unnecessary complexity.
356 +
357 +Features include:
358 +
359 +✓ Native Gutenberg blocks
360 +
361 +✓ Lightweight frontend output
362 +
363 +✓ Responsive layouts
364 +
365 +✓ Clean HTML markup
366 +
367 +✓ Optimized CSS
368 +
369 +✓ Lazy loading compatible
370 +
371 +✓ SEO-friendly structure
372 +
373 +✓ Accessibility improvements
374 +
375 +✓ Translation ready
376 +
377 +✓ RTL support
378 +
379 +✓ Developer friendly
380 +
381 +✓ Compatible with caching plugins
382 +
383 +## Why Publishers Love BlockSpare
384 +
385 +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.
386 +
387 +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.
388 +
389 +From breaking news homepages and featured stories to business websites and landing pages, BlockSpare is designed to work seamlessly with the WordPress Block Editor.
390 +
391 +
392 +## Why Publishers Love BlockSpare
393 +
394 +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.
395 +
396 +From breaking news homepages and featured stories to business websites and landing pages, everything is designed to work seamlessly with the WordPress Block Editor.
397 +
398 +
399 +## Unlock More with BlockSpare Pro
400 +
401 +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.
402 +
403 +### AI-Powered Content Tools
404 +
405 +Create, improve, and understand your content directly inside WordPress with integrated AI tools.
406 +
407 +✅ AI Content Generation
408 +
409 +✅ AI Content Generation Blocks
410 +
411 +✅ AI Summarization
412 +
413 +✅ AI Key Q&A
414 +
415 +✅ Multiple AI Model Selection
416 +
417 +✅ AI Connector Support
418 +
419 +✅ Configurable Default Language
420 +
421 +Use your preferred AI provider and model to generate content, summarize posts, and identify useful questions and answers from your content.
422 +
423 +### Advanced Site Builder
424 +
425 +Build and manage templates for different parts of your website with the BlockSpare Site Builder.
426 +
427 +✅ All Templates
428 +
429 +✅ 404 Page
430 +
431 +✅ Header
432 +
433 +✅ Footer
434 +
435 +✅ Front Page
436 +
437 +✅ Singular
438 +
439 +✅ Archive
440 +
441 +✅ Search Results
442 +
443 +✅ Category
444 +
445 +✅ Author
446 +
447 +✅ Tag
448 +
449 +✅ Date Archive
450 +
451 +Create and customize website templates using Gutenberg without relying on heavy page builders or custom code.
452 +
453 +### Premium Starter Sites
454 +
455 +Start your website with professionally designed complete websites and ready-made layouts.
456 +
457 +✅ 137+ Starter Templates
458 +
459 +✅ Complete Website Designs
460 +
461 +✅ News & Magazine Websites
462 +
463 +✅ Blog Websites
464 +
465 +✅ Business Websites
466 +
467 +✅ Corporate Websites
468 +
469 +✅ Agency Websites
470 +
471 +✅ Landing Pages
472 +
473 +✅ Portfolio Websites
474 +
475 +✅ Reusable Sections
476 +
477 +Import a complete starter site or individual sections, then customize everything with Gutenberg.
478 +
479 +### Advanced Publishing Tools
480 +
481 +Build powerful news, magazine, blog, and editorial layouts with advanced content tools.
482 +
483 +✅ Premium News & Magazine Blocks
484 +
485 +✅ Advanced Post Queries
486 +
487 +✅ AJAX Post Filters
488 +
489 +✅ AJAX Load More
490 +
491 +✅ Advanced Ordering
492 +
493 +✅ Author Queries
494 +
495 +✅ Taxonomy Queries
496 +
497 +✅ Include & Exclude Posts
498 +
499 +✅ Breaking News Ticker
500 +
501 +✅ Advertisement Blocks
502 +
503 +Create flexible content layouts and control exactly which posts and content appear on your pages.
504 +
505 +### Dynamic Content & Visibility
506 +
507 +Create more flexible and personalized layouts using dynamic content and display controls.
508 +
509 +✅ Dynamic Content Blocks
510 +
511 +✅ Custom Fields
512 +
513 +✅ ACF Integration
514 +
515 +✅ Dynamic Buttons & Labels
516 +
517 +✅ Dynamic Section Content
518 +
519 +✅ User Role Visibility
520 +
521 +✅ Device Visibility
522 +
523 +✅ Scheduled Visibility
524 +
525 +✅ Conditional Display
526 +
527 +Show the right content in the right place based on your content, visitors, devices, and display conditions.
528 +
529 +### Advanced Design Controls
530 +
531 +Get more control over the appearance and behavior of your Gutenberg layouts.
532 +
533 +✅ Premium Block Controls
534 +
535 +✅ Advanced Typography
536 +
537 +✅ Advanced Container Settings
538 +
539 +✅ Responsive Controls
540 +
541 +✅ Block Animations
542 +
543 +✅ Block Hover Effects
544 +
545 +✅ Image Hover Effects
546 +
547 +✅ Additional Layout Options
548 +
549 +Create polished, responsive layouts with flexible controls directly in the WordPress Block Editor.
550 +
551 +### Premium Experience
552 +
553 +Get more from BlockSpare with ongoing product improvements and dedicated support.
554 +
555 +✅ Priority Support
556 +
557 +✅ Regular Feature Updates
558 +
158 559 ---
159 560
160 -### How it works (3 simple steps)
161 -1. **Choose a template or block** from the Patterns Library or demo gallery.
162 -2. **Import or copy** it into your page or post
163 -3. **Customize** content and design using Gutenberg
561 +### How BlockSpare Pro Works
164 562
165 -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmuK1o6U9mQ]
563 +Build your website your way with Gutenberg.
166 564
565 +1. **Start with AI, a starter site, template, or block** and choose the tools you need.
167 566
567 +2. **Build and customize your website** using the Site Builder, Gutenberg blocks, dynamic content, and advanced design controls.
568 +
569 +3. **Create, refine, and publish content** using AI-powered tools and advanced publishing features.
570 +
571 +
572 +[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niy3RhamIOE]
573 +
574 +
168 575 **Recommended Themes**
169 576
170 577 BlockSpare works with all modern WordPress themes and has been tested with:
171 578
172 -✔ [CoverNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/covernews/)
173 -✔ [ChromeNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/chromenews/)
174 -✔ [MoreNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/morenews/)
175 -✔ [ReviewNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/reviewnews/)
176 -✔ [Newsphere](https://wordpress.org/themes/newsphere/)
177 -✔ Twenty Twenty-Five
178 -✔ Astra
179 -✔ Ocean WP
180 -✔ Blocksy
181 -✔ Kadence
182 -✔ Generatepress
183 -✔ Neve
184 -✔ [And all themes from AF Themes](https://wordpress.org/themes/author/afthemes/)
579 +✓ [NewSpare](https://wordpress.org/themes/newspare/)
580 +✓ [CoverNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/covernews/)
581 +✓ [ChromeNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/chromenews/)
582 +✓ [MoreNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/morenews/)
583 +✓ [ReviewNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/reviewnews/)
584 +✓ [Newsphere](https://wordpress.org/themes/newsphere/)
585 +✓ Twenty Twenty-Five
586 +✓ Astra
587 +✓ Ocean WP
588 +✓ Blocksy
589 +✓ Kadence
590 +✓ Generatepress
591 +✓ Neve
592 +✓ [And all themes from AF Themes](https://wordpress.org/themes/author/afthemes/)
185 593
186 594 ## Other Plugins by AF themes
187 595
188 596 If you find BlockSpare useful, you may also like:
@@ -195,8 +600,12 @@
195 600 [**EleSpare:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elespare/) News, magazine, and blog addons for Elementor.
196 601
197 602 [**WP Post Author:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-post-author/) Author box, co-authors, and guest author management.
198 603
604 +[**AF Companion:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/af-companion/) Starter Sites, Speed Booster & Growth Suite for Professional Publishing.
605 +
606 +[**AF Translate:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/af-translate/) AI Translation Editor, PO Editor & POT Generator for WordPress.
607 +
199 608 ---
200 609
201 610 == Installation ==
202 611 1. Install the plugin via the WordPress plugin installer or upload the `blockspare` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`.
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208 617 ---
209 618
210 619 == Frequently Asked Questions ==
211 620
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.
621 += What is BlockSpare? =
214 622
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.
623 +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.
217 624
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.
625 += Who is BlockSpare designed for? =
220 626
221 -= Does BlockSpare work with any theme? =
222 -Yes. BlockSpare works with any modern Gutenberg-compatible theme.
627 +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.
223 628
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.
629 += Can I create news and magazine websites with BlockSpare? =
226 630
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/
631 +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.
229 632
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/
633 += Can I build business websites and landing pages? =
234 634
235 -= Can I use BlockSpare on client sites? =
236 -Yes, BlockSpare can be used on personal and client projects.
635 +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.
237 636
637 += What is BlockSpare Pro? =
638 +
639 +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.
640 +
641 += What AI features does BlockSpare Pro include? =
642 +
643 +BlockSpare Pro includes AI-powered tools for creating and working with WordPress content.
644 +
645 +AI features include:
646 +
647 +* AI Content Generation
648 +* AI Summarization
649 +* AI Key Q&A
650 +* AI Content Generation Blocks
651 +* AI Model Selection
652 +* AI Connector Support
653 +* Configurable Default Language
654 +
655 +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.
656 +
657 += Can I choose which AI model BlockSpare uses? =
658 +
659 +Yes. BlockSpare Pro provides AI model selection, allowing you to choose an available model from your connected AI provider for AI-powered content tools.
660 +
661 += Can I generate content in different languages? =
662 +
663 +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.
664 +
665 += What is the BlockSpare Site Builder? =
666 +
667 +The BlockSpare Site Builder helps you create and manage templates for different parts of your WordPress website using Gutenberg.
668 +
669 +The Site Builder supports:
670 +
671 +* All Templates
672 +* 404 Page
673 +* Header
674 +* Footer
675 +* Front Page
676 +* Singular
677 +* Archive
678 +* Search Results
679 +* Category
680 +* Author
681 +* Tag
682 +* Date Archive
683 +
684 +You can create and customize templates for different parts of your website without relying on heavy page builders or writing custom code.
685 +
686 += Can I build custom headers and footers with BlockSpare Pro? =
687 +
688 +Yes. BlockSpare Pro includes Header & Footer Builder functionality through the Site Builder, allowing you to create and customize header and footer templates using Gutenberg.
689 +
690 += What are Starter Templates? =
691 +
692 +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.
693 +
694 += Do I need coding knowledge? =
695 +
696 +No. BlockSpare is designed for visual editing with Gutenberg. You can build and customize websites without writing HTML, CSS, JavaScript, or PHP.
697 +
698 += Does BlockSpare work with Full Site Editing (FSE)? =
699 +
700 +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.
701 +
702 += Does BlockSpare work with any WordPress theme? =
703 +
704 +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.
705 +
706 += Is BlockSpare compatible with WooCommerce? =
707 +
708 +Yes. BlockSpare can be used alongside WooCommerce to create shop layouts, promotional sections, product landing pages, and other content sections.
709 +
710 += Can I create post grids, sliders, carousels, and news tickers? =
711 +
712 +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.
713 +
714 += Does BlockSpare include a post query builder? =
715 +
716 +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.
717 +
718 += Can I filter posts with AJAX? =
719 +
720 +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.
721 +
722 += Can I use custom fields or ACF with BlockSpare? =
723 +
724 +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.
725 +
726 += What are Dynamic Content and Smart Visibility? =
727 +
728 +BlockSpare Pro includes dynamic content and visibility controls that allow you to create more flexible layouts and control when and where content is displayed.
729 +
730 +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.
731 +
732 += Can I customize colors, typography, and layouts? =
733 +
734 +Yes. BlockSpare provides flexible design controls for typography, colors, spacing, backgrounds, borders, layouts, responsive settings, hover effects, animations, and other block-specific options.
735 +
736 += Is BlockSpare mobile responsive? =
737 +
738 +Yes. BlockSpare blocks and starter templates are designed to create responsive layouts that work across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
739 +
740 += Will BlockSpare slow down my website? =
741 +
742 +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.
743 +
744 += Is BlockSpare SEO friendly? =
745 +
746 +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.
747 +
748 += Is BlockSpare translation ready? =
749 +
750 +Yes. BlockSpare is translation ready and supports RTL (Right-to-Left) languages.
751 +
752 += Is BlockSpare free? =
753 +
754 +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.
755 +
756 += What is the difference between BlockSpare Free and Pro? =
757 +
758 +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.
759 +
760 += Can I use BlockSpare on client websites? =
761 +
762 +Yes. BlockSpare can be used for personal websites, business websites, and client projects according to the applicable BlockSpare Pro license terms.
763 +
764 += Where can I see BlockSpare starter templates and demos? =
765 +
766 +You can explore BlockSpare starter templates, website demos, and available designs through the BlockSpare website.
767 +
768 += Where can I find BlockSpare documentation? =
769 +
770 +BlockSpare documentation includes information about installation, configuration, blocks, templates, Site Builder, AI features, and other available features.
771 +
772 += Where can I get support or request a feature? =
773 +
774 +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.
775 +
238 776 ---
239 777
240 778 == Screenshots ==
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).
779 +1. Editor view — BlockSpare blocks in Gutenberg.
780 +2. Starter templates gallery .
781 +3. Sample homepage imported from a template.
782 +4. Post Grid and Post Slider examples.
783 +5. Hero Banner + Trending section.
784 +6. Image carousel and masonry gallery.
785 +7. Business blocks: Pricing table & Testimonials.
786 +8. Patterns Library import flow.
787 +9. Block controls and responsive options.
788 +10. Save & reuse patterns.
251 789
252 790 == Changelog ==
791 +
792 += 5.0.0 =
793 +* Added AI-powered content generation.
794 +* Added AI model selection support.
795 +* Added a dedicated AI settings panel.
796 +* Added AI content generation blocks and controls.
797 +* Added Header and Footer template support in the Theme Builder.
798 +* Improved Theme Builder dashboard and template management interface.
799 +* Improved Theme Builder template selection and display.
800 +* Improved Theme Builder responsive design and user interface.
801 +* Added additional security checks for AI and content generation features.
802 +* Improved template include and display conditions.
803 +* Improved AI content generation interface with additional links, icons, and controls.
804 +* Fixed undefined array key issues.
805 +* Fixed tab and template display issues.
806 +* Fixed frontend console errors related to WordPress Interactivity.
807 +* Fixed various Theme Builder interface and layout issues.
808 +* Improved plugin code structure and removed unused code.
809 +* 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.
810 +* Improved template import with include and exclude options.
811 +* Improved archive template handling.
812 +* Fixed tabs and accordion display issues.
813 +* Excluded My Templates from the post selection dropdown.
814 +* Improved interface text spacing and messaging.
815 +
816 += 4.2.0 =
817 +* Improved query builder with enhanced taxonomy and author filtering.
818 +* Improved typography controls and cross-device editor experience.
819 +* Improved banner typography with compact layouts.
820 +* Improved latest post, Express List, and Full Style CSS.
821 +* Improved inspector panel design and overall editor UI.
822 +* Improved customizer compatibility and REST field handling.
823 +* Improved package configuration and build process.
824 +
825 +* Fixed taxonomy query and exclude query issues.
826 +* Fixed exclude functionality with pagination.
827 +* Fixed Flash News exclude queries and title tags.
828 +* Fixed vertical Trending block edit query.
829 +* Fixed frontend query handling across blocks.
830 +* Fixed array-to-string conversion issues.
831 +* Fixed Customizer scripts and settings issues.
832 +* Fixed typography CSS inconsistencies.
833 +* Fixed meta URL handling.
834 +* Fixed icon typos and miscellaneous editor errors.
835 +* Fixed title tag support in Post Grid and Flash News.
836 +* Fixed feature compatibility with WordPress editor updates.
837 +
838 +* Optimized CSS across Latest Post and Express List layouts.
839 +* Optimized inspector styles and overall editor performance.
840 +* Removed unused code, console logs, and unnecessary components.
841 +* Reduced default post query limit for improved editor performance.
253 842
254 843 = 4.0.0 =
255 844 * Added new default designs for Post Grid, Post List, Express List, Post Carousel, and Trending Carousel blocks.
256 845 * Added new default styles for Flash News, Latest Post, Post Full, and Post Slider blocks.