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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 for News, Magazine, Blog & Business Websites === | |
| 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: 4.2.6 | |
| 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 professional news, magazine, blog, editorial and business websites with powerful Gutenberg blocks, starter templates, advanced post layouts, sliders, news tickers and responsive design controls. | |
| 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 | +[**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. | |
| 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 | +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. | |
| 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 | +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. | |
| 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 | +## Why Choose BlockSpare? | |
| 30 | 24 | |
| 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 | + | |
| 31 | 48 | [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHNIdv4C690] |
| 32 | 49 | |
| 33 | 50 | --- |
| 34 | 51 | |
| 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/) | |
| 52 | +## Build Almost Any Type of Website | |
| 42 | 53 | |
| 43 | -It allows you to assemble pages quickly while keeping full control over typography, spacing, colors, and responsiveness. | |
| 54 | +BlockSpare makes it easy to create professional layouts for: | |
| 44 | 55 | |
| 56 | +👉 [Online Newspapers](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/dailynews) | |
| 57 | + | |
| 58 | +👉 [Digital Magazines](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/techwire) | |
| 59 | + | |
| 60 | +👉 [Personal Blogs](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/healthmag) | |
| 61 | + | |
| 62 | +👉 [Editorial Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/espanol) | |
| 63 | + | |
| 64 | +👉 [Technology Blogs](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/chinese) | |
| 65 | + | |
| 66 | +👉 [Sports Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/sportx) | |
| 67 | + | |
| 68 | +👉 [Fashion & Lifestyle](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/fashion) | |
| 69 | + | |
| 70 | +👉 [Travel Blogs](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/travelogue) | |
| 71 | + | |
| 72 | +👉 [Food & Recipe Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/foodie) | |
| 73 | + | |
| 74 | +👉 [Business Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/enterprise) | |
| 75 | + | |
| 76 | +👉 [Corporate Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/standard-solutions) | |
| 77 | + | |
| 78 | +👉 [Agencies](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/business-company) | |
| 79 | + | |
| 80 | +👉 [Landing Pages](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/environment-care) | |
| 81 | + | |
| 82 | +👉 [Portfolios](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/prime-generic) | |
| 83 | + | |
| 84 | +👉 [Educational Websites](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/edupress) | |
| 85 | + | |
| 86 | +👉 [Non-profit Organizations](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/donate-food) | |
| 87 | + | |
| 88 | +👉 [Local Businesses](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/global-business) | |
| 89 | + | |
| 90 | +👉 [WooCommerce Stores](https://demos.blockspare.com/newspare/fast-food) | |
| 91 | + | |
| 45 | 92 | --- |
| 46 | 93 | |
| 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 | |
| 94 | +## Everything You Need to Build Faster | |
| 54 | 95 | |
| 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 | |
| 96 | +BlockSpare includes professionally designed Gutenberg blocks, starter templates and reusable sections that help you create beautiful websites in minutes instead of hours. | |
| 61 | 97 | |
| 62 | -**Image & Gallery Blocks:** | |
| 63 | -👉 Image Slider | |
| 64 | -👉 Image Carousel | |
| 65 | -👉 Masonry Gallery | |
| 66 | -👉 Logo grid | |
| 98 | +### Professional Publishing Blocks | |
| 67 | 99 | |
| 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 | |
| 100 | +Create engaging content layouts using: | |
| 76 | 101 | |
| 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 | |
| 102 | +✓ Hero Banners | |
| 85 | 103 | |
| 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 | |
| 104 | +✓ Breaking News Tickers | |
| 91 | 105 | |
| 92 | -**Performance & Compatibility:** | |
| 93 | -👉 Lightweight and optimized codebase | |
| 94 | -👉 Works with any Gutenberg-compatible theme | |
| 95 | -👉 Compatible with other block plugins | |
| 106 | +✓ Trending Posts | |
| 96 | 107 | |
| 108 | +✓ Post Grids | |
| 97 | 109 | |
| 98 | -### Starter templates & demos (highlights) | |
| 99 | -Import a complete starter layout and customize it for your content: | |
| 110 | +✓ Post Sliders | |
| 100 | 111 | |
| 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/) | |
| 112 | +✓ Post Carousels | |
| 107 | 113 | |
| 108 | -Browse all starter templates: https://www.blockspare.com/ | |
| 114 | +✓ Post Lists | |
| 109 | 115 | |
| 110 | -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elLCTqnQMI0] | |
| 116 | +✓ Express Lists | |
| 111 | 117 | |
| 118 | +✓ Masonry Layouts | |
| 112 | 119 | |
| 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 | |
| 120 | +✓ Timeline Layouts | |
| 121 | 121 | |
| 122 | -**Image & Media** | |
| 123 | -✔ Image Carousel | |
| 124 | -✔ Image Masonry | |
| 125 | -✔ Image Slider | |
| 126 | -✔ Logo Grid | |
| 122 | +✓ Featured Categories | |
| 127 | 123 | |
| 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 | |
| 124 | +✓ Large Featured Sections | |
| 136 | 125 | |
| 137 | -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keMO48vPIxY] | |
| 126 | +Perfect for online newspapers, blogs and magazine homepages. | |
| 138 | 127 | |
| 128 | +### Business & Utility Blocks | |
| 139 | 129 | |
| 140 | -### Advanced post queries builder | |
| 130 | +Build professional business pages with: | |
| 141 | 131 | |
| 142 | -BlockSpare includes **AJAX-powered post queries builder**, allowing visitors to browse posts without reloading the page. | |
| 132 | +✓ Containers | |
| 143 | 133 | |
| 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 | |
| 134 | +✓ Section Headers | |
| 151 | 135 | |
| 152 | -**AJAX pagination** helps users explore more content within the same section. | |
| 136 | +✓ Content Boxes | |
| 153 | 137 | |
| 138 | +✓ Pricing Tables | |
| 154 | 139 | |
| 155 | - | |
| 156 | -[**Try it Now**](https://www.blockspare.com/) | |
| 140 | +✓ Price Lists | |
| 157 | 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 | + | |
| 158 | 381 | --- |
| 159 | 382 | |
| 160 | 383 | ### How it works (3 simple steps) |
| 161 | -1. **Choose a template or block** from the Patterns Library or demo gallery. | |
| 384 | +1. **Choose a template or block** from the Pre-made Design Library or demo gallery. | |
| 385 | + | |
| 162 | 386 | 2. **Import or copy** it into your page or post |
| 387 | + | |
| 163 | 388 | 3. **Customize** content and design using Gutenberg |
| 164 | 389 | |
| 165 | -[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmuK1o6U9mQ] | |
| 390 | +[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=niy3RhamIOE] | |
| 166 | 391 | |
| 167 | 392 | |
| 168 | 393 | **Recommended Themes** |
| 169 | 394 | |
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| 171 | 393 | **Recommended Themes** |
| 172 | 394 | |
| 173 | 395 | BlockSpare works with all modern WordPress themes and has been tested with: |
| 174 | 396 | |
| 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/) | |
| 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/) | |
| 188 | 411 | |
| 189 | 412 | ## Other Plugins by AF themes |
| 190 | 413 | |
| 191 | 414 | If you find BlockSpare useful, you may also like: |
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| 195 | 418 | [**EleSpare:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elespare/) News, magazine, and blog addons for Elementor. |
| 196 | 419 | |
| 197 | 420 | [**WP Post Author:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-post-author/) Author box, co-authors, and guest author management. |
| 198 | 421 | |
| 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 | + | |
| 199 | 426 | --- |
| 200 | 427 | |
| 201 | 428 | == Installation == |
| 202 | 429 | 1. Install the plugin via the WordPress plugin installer or upload the `blockspare` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`. |
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| 208 | 435 | --- |
| 209 | 436 | |
| 210 | 437 | == Frequently Asked Questions == |
| 211 | 438 | |
| 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. | |
| 439 | += What is BlockSpare? = | |
| 214 | 440 | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
| 217 | 442 | |
| 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. | |
| 443 | += Who is BlockSpare designed for? = | |
| 220 | 444 | |
| 221 | -= Does BlockSpare work with any theme? = | |
| 222 | -Yes. BlockSpare works with any modern Gutenberg-compatible theme. | |
| 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. | |
| 223 | 446 | |
| 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. | |
| 447 | += Can I create news and magazine websites with BlockSpare? = | |
| 226 | 448 | |
| 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/ | |
| 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. | |
| 229 | 450 | |
| 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/ | |
| 451 | += Can I build business websites and landing pages? = | |
| 234 | 452 | |
| 235 | -= Can I use BlockSpare on client sites? = | |
| 236 | -Yes, BlockSpare can be used on personal and client projects. | |
| 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. | |
| 237 | 454 | |
| 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 | + | |
| 238 | 530 | --- |
| 239 | 531 | |
| 240 | 532 | == 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). | |
| 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. | |
| 251 | 543 | |
| 252 | 544 | == 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. | |
| 253 | 571 | |
| 254 | 572 | = 4.0.0 = |
| 255 | 573 | * Added new default designs for Post Grid, Post List, Express List, Post Carousel, and Trending Carousel blocks. |
| 256 | 574 | * Added new default styles for Flash News, Latest Post, Post Full, and Post Slider blocks. |
