Gutenberg/Block Editor Resources

Gutenberg is the code name for the WordPress block editor, which was brought into Core as of WordPress version 5.0. As of this version, you do not need to install the Gutenberg plugin to use the block editor.

Getting to Know the Block Editor

There are several reference guides available for the block editor:

For users: https://www.ads-software.com/support/article/wordpress-editor/

For developers: https://developer.www.ads-software.com/block-editor/

Purpose of the Gutenberg Plugin

While the standalone Gutenberg plugin is still available, its purpose is to bring experimental block-editor features to folks who want to try them out before they get merged into core. As the plugin page explains:

Are you a tech-savvy early adopter who likes testing bleeding-edge and experimental features, and isn’t afraid to tinker with features that are still in active development? If so, this beta plugin gives you access to the latest Gutenberg features for block and full site editing, as well as a peek into what’s to come.

Gutenberg Development/Bugs/Enhancements

Gutenberg development happens in GitHub, and not Trac. Please report bugs and enhancement requests there directly, as it’s the best place to get them addressed:

https://github.com/WordPress/gutenberg/issues

Help With the Block Editor

If you need help with the block editor that comes with WordPress Core, and you do not have the standalone Gutenberg plugin active, then this forum isn’t the right place to post your question. Instead, please head to the general Fixing WordPress forum and post there.

If you do have the Gutenberg plugin active but you’re not sure whether it’s causing the issue you’re experiencing, try temporarily deactivating it. If the issue still occurs with Gutenberg deactivated, then go ahead and post in the Fixing WordPress forum.

If you only experience the problem with the standalone Gutenberg plugin active, then do post your question in this forum, being sure to indicate:

• What version of WordPress you’re using
• What version of the Gutenberg plugin you’re using

Full Site Editing & Block Themes

As of WordPress 5.9, the block editor can be used to edit parts of a site that weren’t previously accessible through the block editor, like headers and footers. To access this feature, you need to use a theme (called a “block theme”) that supports it, like Twenty Twenty-Two. Find more block themes.

Here are some resources to learn more:

For users: https://www.ads-software.com/support/article/block-themes/

For developers: https://developer.www.ads-software.com/block-editor/getting-started/full-site-editing/

Trying Out Gutenberg

Don’t have a WordPress site set up yet, or just want to play around with the block editor a bit?

Explore the Gutenberg playground here: https://www.ads-software.com/gutenberg/

Alternatives to the Block Editor

If you can’t – or prefer not to – use the block editor, two available avenues are:

Classic block: https://www.ads-software.com/support/article/classic-block/
Classic editor plugin: https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/classic-editor/