Meta Box Blocks

Building custom Gutenberg blocks can require knowledge of JavaScript frameworks and build tools. Meta Box Blocks lets WordPress developers create dynamic blocks using PHP, a familiar option for developers who prefer working in that language. It connects block creation with the Meta Box field ecosystem, including over 40 field types for adding content fields to blocks.

Use the block editor to preview content as you make changes, then adjust block alignment, CSS classes, and custom anchors to suit the layout. Custom JavaScript can be added for interactive elements such as sliders. For visual block creation, the Meta Box Builder Extension provides a drag-and-drop interface for selecting block settings.

Features

• Build blocks with PHP: Create custom, dynamic Gutenberg blocks using PHP, without relying on React or configuring JavaScript build tools.
• Use Meta Box fields: Add fields to blocks with access to over 40 Meta Box field types for capturing and displaying content.
• Preview block content: View changes in the block editor as you work, helping you check how block content appears during editing.
• Add custom scripts: Include dynamic JavaScript in blocks for interactive elements, such as sliders.
• Control block layout: Set block alignment, add CSS classes, and define custom anchors to adjust layout and styling in the editor.
• Create blocks visually: Use the Meta Box Builder Extension's drag-and-drop interface to select block settings through a visual workflow.

Best for

• WordPress developers who work primarily with PHP
• Sites that need custom Gutenberg blocks
• Teams building interactive, field-based content