Display Gutenberg blocks using shortcode anywhere on your site. Create reusable block templates and embed them with simple shortcodes.

Saiful Islam

<p><strong>Anywhere Blocks by Shortcode</strong> is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to create reusable Gutenberg block templates and display them anywhere on your website using simple shortcodes.</p>
<h4>Key Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Block Template System</strong>: Create custom block templates using the full Gutenberg editor</li>
<li><strong>Simple Shortcode Integration</strong>: Display your block templates anywhere with <code>[anbsg_block id='123']</code></li>
<li><strong>Gutenberg Editor Integration</strong>: Built-in shortcode panel in the block editor for easy copying</li>
<li><strong>Custom Post Type</strong>: Dedicated “Block Templates” post type for organized management</li>
<li><strong>Admin Interface</strong>: Clean admin interface with shortcode column for quick access</li>
<li><strong>Developer Friendly</strong>: Clean, well-documented code with proper namespacing and autoloading</li>
</ul>
<h4>How It Works</h4>
<ol>
<li><strong>Create Block Templates</strong>: Navigate to “Block Templates” in your WordPress admin and create new templates using the Gutenberg editor</li>
<li><strong>Get Your Shortcode</strong>: Copy the generated shortcode from the admin list or the editor sidebar panel</li>
<li><strong>Use Anywhere</strong>: Paste the shortcode in any post, page, widget, or template file</li>
</ol>
<h4>Shortcode Usage</h4>
<p>Basic usage:<br />
    [anbsg_block id=’123′]</p>
<p>Alternative parameters:<br />
    [anbsg_block template_id=’123′]<br />
    [anbsg_block post_id=’123′]</p>
<h4>Perfect For</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Reusable Content Blocks</strong>: Create once, use everywhere</li>
<li><strong>Marketing Sections</strong>: Call-to-action blocks, promotional banners</li>
<li><strong>Product Showcases</strong>: Product grids, testimonials, feature lists</li>
<li><strong>Footer Content</strong>: Complex footer layouts with blocks</li>
<li><strong>Widget Areas</strong>: Advanced widget content using blocks</li>
<li><strong>Template Parts</strong>: Reusable sections for themes and page builders</li>
</ul>
<h4>Developer Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Clean Architecture</strong>: Namespaced classes with PSR-4 autoloading</li>
<li><strong>Extensible</strong>: Action and filter hooks for customization</li>
<li><strong>Performance Optimized</strong>: Efficient loading and minimal resource usage</li>
<li><strong>WordPress Standards</strong>: Follows WordPress coding standards and best practices</li>
</ul>
<h3>Usage</h3>
<h4>Creating Block Templates</h4>
<ol>
<li>Go to <strong>Block Templates</strong> in your WordPress admin menu</li>
<li>Click <strong>Add New</strong> to create a new block template</li>
<li>Use the Gutenberg editor to design your content with any blocks</li>
<li>Publish the template</li>
<li>Copy the shortcode from the list view or editor sidebar</li>
</ol>
<h4>Using Shortcodes</h4>
<p><strong>In Posts/Pages:</strong><br />
Simply paste the shortcode in the content editor:<br />
    [anbsg_block id=’123′]</p>
<p><strong>In Widgets:</strong><br />
Add a “Custom HTML” widget and insert the shortcode.</p>
<p><strong>In Template Files:</strong><br />
Use the <code>do_shortcode()</code> function:
    </p>
<p><strong>In Page Builders:</strong><br />
Most page builders support shortcodes in their text/HTML elements.</p>
<h4>Editor Integration</h4>
<p>When editing a block template, you’ll see a “Shortcode” panel in the document settings sidebar. This panel:<br />
* Displays the current shortcode for the template<br />
* Includes a “Copy Shortcode” button for quick copying<br />
* Updates automatically with the post title</p>
<h3>Technical Details</h3>
<h4>System Requirements</h4>
<ul>
<li>WordPress 6.2 or higher</li>
<li>PHP 8.0 or higher</li>
<li>Gutenberg editor (Block Editor)</li>
</ul>
<h4>File Structure</h4>
<pre><code>`
</code></pre>
<p>anywhere-blocks-shortcode/<br />
├── anywhere-blocks-shortcode.php (Main plugin file)<br />
├── autoloader.php (PSR-4 autoloader)<br />
├── app/<br />
│   ├── base.php (Base class)<br />
│   └── functions.php (Utility functions)<br />
├── view/<br />
│   ├── loader.php (View loader)<br />
│   ├── cpt.php (Custom post type)<br />
│   └── shortcode.php (Shortcode handler)<br />
├── src/<br />
│   ├── index.js (Main JavaScript)<br />
│   └── sidebar/ (Editor sidebar components)<br />
└── build/ (Compiled assets)<br />
    `</p>
<h4>Hooks and Filters</h4>
<p><strong>Actions:</strong><br />
* <code>init</code> – Registers custom post type<br />
* <code>plugins_loaded</code> – Initializes plugin<br />
* <code>enqueue_block_editor_assets</code> – Loads editor scripts</p>
<p><strong>Filters:</strong><br />
* <code>the_content</code> – Processes block content<br />
* <code>manage_{post_type}_posts_columns</code> – Adds shortcode column<br />
* Template filters for custom rendering</p>
<h4>Developer Notes</h4>
<p>The plugin follows WordPress coding standards and uses:<br />
* Namespaced classes (<code>ANBS_Block_Shortcode</code>)<br />
* PSR-4 autoloading<br />
* Clean separation of concerns<br />
* Proper sanitization and validation<br />
* WordPress REST API compatibility</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit:<br />
* Plugin URI: https://wordpress.org/plugins/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/<br />
* Author Profile: https://profiles.wordpress.org/codersaiful/</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>Developed by <strong>Saiful Islam</strong> (codersaiful)<br />
* Profile: https://profiles.wordpress.org/codersaiful/<br />
* Email: codersaiful@gmail.com</p>
<p>Special thanks to the WordPress community and Gutenberg development team.</p>


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