Gutenberg was introduced as an editor to enter content on your website, starting with WordPress 5.0. This editor simplifies page design with its block system, and you can enhance its functionality with various add-ons. Here are the top 10 plugins that make Gutenberg even more powerful.
1. Atomic Blocks
With the free Atomic Blocks plugin, you can use 15 new blocks missing from WordPress Gutenberg. Atomic Blocks is a handy plugin with many features to enhance your website’s appearance. There’s also an Atomic Blocks theme to leverage these blocks fully.
Blocks that can be added with Atomic Blocks:
- Section & Layout Block
- Advanced Columns Block
- Newsletter Block
- Pricing Block
- Post Grid Block
- Container Block
- Spacer & Divider Block
- Author Profile Block
- Drop Cap Block
- Testimonial Block
- Inline Notice Block
- Accordion Block
- Share Icons Block
- Call-To-Action Block
- Customizable Button Block
2. Otter Blocks
Otter Blocks, a very lightweight and free plugin, allows you to add 12 new blocks to Gutenberg without straining your system. With this plugin, you can create more functional posts and pages.
Blocks added with Otter Blocks:
- Section Block
- Advanced Heading Block
- Button Group
- Service Block
- Pricing Block
- Testimonial Block
- Google Maps Block
- About Author Block
- Post Grid Block
- Font Awesome Block
- Sharing Icons Block
- Plugin Card Block
3. Ultimate Blocks
If you want to try Ultimate Blocks before downloading, there is a demo site to explore all its features. (Link: https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-blocks/) This plugin, which you can use for product reviews and ratings, will help you easily create content with Gutenberg.
Blocks added with Ultimate Blocks:
- Number Box Block
- Image Slider Block
- Content Filter Block
- Testimonial Block
- Click to Tweet Block
- Social Share Block
- Countdown Block
- Progress Bar Block
- Star Rating Block
- Button Block
- Divider Block
- Review (Schema Enabled) Block
- Table of Contents Block
- Tabbed Content Block
- Call to Action Block
- Content Toggle (Accordion) Block
- Feature Box Block
- Notification Box Block
4. Advanced Gutenberg
Advanced Gutenberg is a free plugin that includes 16 new blocks. This plugin allows you to filter editing permissions based on user roles, pushing the limits of content design. Advanced Gutenberg offers additional configuration, styling options, and advanced versions of most core WordPress blocks. Additionally, new settings are added to some of Gutenberg’s existing functions.
New blocks added with Advanced Gutenberg:
- Tabs Block
- Counter Block
- Advanced Image Block
- Advanced Table Block
- Social Links Block
- Advanced Video Block
- Image Slider Block
- Summary Block
- Testimonial Block
- Recent Posts Block
- WooCommerce Products Block
- Advanced Button Block
- Contact Form Block
- Advanced List Block
- Map Block
- Accordion Block
5. Stackable
Stackable can be a good alternative for those looking for a comprehensive solution. This plugin comes in free and premium versions, offering 22 new blocks. You can visit their website, which welcomes you with the slogan ‘Reimagine the way you use your WordPress editor,’ by clicking on this link: https://wpstackable.com/
Blocks added with Stackable:
- Header Block
- Count Up Block
- Video Popup Block
- Pricing Box Block
- Testimonial Block
- Team Members Block
- Notification Block
- Number Box Block
- Expand/Show More Block
- Button Block
- Blockquote Block
- Divider Block
- Spacer Block
- Container Block
- Posts Block
- Feature Grid Block
- Accordion Block
- Image Box Block
- Feature Block
- Icon List Block
- Call to Action Block
- Card Block
6. Kadence Blocks
Gutenberg’s page editing capabilities may be limited. Kadence Blocks will help you create dynamic, flexible pages. Suitable for almost any website, this plugin allows you to build complex pages with columns, rows, and spacing.
Blocks added with Kadence Blocks:
- Spacer/Divider Block
- Advanced Gallery Block
- Accordition Block
- Testimonials Block
- Info Box Block
- Icon List Block
- Row Layout Block
- Advanced Heading Block
- Advanced Button Block
- Tabs Block
- Icon Block
7. Block Gallery
Block Gallery is a plugin allowing you to create sophisticated image galleries easily. It introduces three new blocks and simplifies adding images to your galleries through a user-friendly drag-and-drop method. This feature-rich plugin is particularly beneficial for photographers and designers. Notably, it received the Best Solution award at US WordCamp 2018.
Blocks added with Block Gallery:
- Full Screen Stacked Gallery
- Carousel Slider
- Masonry Gallery
8. Premium Blocks for Gutenberg
Premium Blocks for Gutenberg is a free plugin that offers 12 new blocks in addition to Gutenberg and minimizes your website’s performance. You can disable the blocks you don’t want to use. It can solve many needs, such as accordion tabs, icons, and pricing tables.
Blocks added with Premium Blocks for Gutenberg:
- Pricing Table Block
- Section Block
- Testimonials Block
- Accordion Block
- Icon Box Block
- Video Box Block
- Banner Block
- Button Block
- Counter Block
- Dual Heading Block
- Icon Block
- Maps Block
9. Orbit Fox
Orbit Fox is a plugin that adds 22 new blocks to your site and many additional features. It also offers functionalities like Content Delivery Network (CDN), Google Analytics integration, and social media sharing buttons. This solution replaces the need for multiple plugins, allowing you to meet your site’s needs without overloading it with too many plugins.
Blocks added with Orbit Fox:
- Testimonials Area Block
- Click to Tweet Block
- Advanced Heading Block
- Section Block
- Section Column Block
- Button Group Block
- Accordion Item Block
- Testimonial Block
- Pricing Block
- Service Block
- About Author Block
- Accordion Block
- Pie Chart Block
- Font Awesome Icons Block
- Google Map Block
- Notice Block
- Plugin Card Block
- Posts Grid Block
- Pricing Table Block
- Our Services Block
- Sharing Icons Block
10 . WooCommerce Blocks
Automattic developed it for WooCommerce (the WordPress e-commerce plugin). This plugin allows WooCommerce users to add many functions to the Gutenberg editor. It makes performing tasks like listing products from specific categories or best-sellers straightforward.
Blocks added with WooCommerce Blocks:
- On Sale Products Block
- Products by Category Block
- Featured Category Block
- Products by Tag Block
- Products by Attribute Block
- Product Categories Lists Block
- Featured Product Block
- Products by Attribute Block
- Hand-picked Products Block
- Best Selling Products Block
- Top Rated Products Block
- Newest Products Block