Justin Tadlock

<p>Block Pattern Builder is a simple plugin that allows end-users to create custom block patterns within the WordPress plugin directory.  The plugin currently <strong>requires Gutenberg 7.8+</strong>.  Block patterns will be a part of core WordPress in the future.  For now, Gutenberg is a hard requirement.</p>
<p>More information on block patterns can be found via the following links:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wptavern.com/gutenberg-7-8-adds-patterns-api-and-continues-interface-cleanup" rel="nofollow ugc">Gutenberg 7.8 Adds Patterns API and Continues Interface Cleanup</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wptavern.com/block-patterns-will-change-everything" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Patterns Will Change Everything</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>How to Use the Plugin</h3>
<p>After installing and activating the plugin, you should see a new “Block Patterns” menu item in your WordPress admin.  From that point, you can create a new pattern just like you would any post or page.  The process is the same.</p>
<p>The idea with patterns is to create a reusable pattern or section of blocks that you will use later.  Once you publish a pattern, it will be available within the pattern library.</p>
<p>Now, go to any post or page.  Click on the pattern icon.  At the time of writing, that icon is in the top right corner of the block editor, but this will surely change in future versions of Gutenberg and WordPress.  After clicking on the icon, you should see your custom pattern in the pattern library/list.  Click on it.  It will be inserted into your post.</p>
<p>As of version 1.1.0, users can create a block pattern directly from the editor. Click on the “more options” button (ellipsis icon) in the editor toolbar with at least one block selected.  Then, click the “Add to Block Patterns” option.</p>


Block Pattern Builder

Create custom block patterns from the WordPress admin. No coding required.

StudioPress

WP Engine

Ryan Kienstra

rheinardkorf

Luke Carbis

stino11

<p>Genesis Custom Blocks provides WordPress developers with the tools they need to take control of the block-first reality of modern WordPress.</p>
<p>The WordPress block editor (AKA Gutenberg) opens up a whole new world for the way we build pages, posts, and websites with WordPress. Genesis Custom Blocks makes it easy to harness this and build custom blocks the way you want them to be built. Whether you want to implement a custom design, deliver unique functionality, or even remove your dependence on other plugins, Genesis Custom Blocks equips you with the tools you need to hit “Publish” sooner.</p>
<p><strong>Take control of design</strong> – Implement beautiful, custom designs with fine-tuned front-end templating control.</p>
<p><strong>Build unique functionality</strong> – Build blocks that function and behave exactly as you need.</p>
<p><strong>Extend & Integrate</strong> – Easily extend your custom blocks to integrate with third-party apps and plugins.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<h3>A Familiar Experience</h3>
<p>Work within the WordPress admin with an interface you already know.</p>
<h3>Block Fields</h3>
<p>Add from a growing list of available fields to your custom blocks.</p>
<h3>Simple Templating</h3>
<p>Let the plugin do the heavy lifting so you can use the built-in editor, or familiar WordPress development practices to build block templates.</p>
<h3>Developer Friendly Functions</h3>
<p>As an alternative to the built-in editor, there are simple functions, ready to render and work with the data stored through your custom block fields.</p>
<h3>Currently available block fields</h3>
<ul>
<li>Inner Blocks Field</li>
<li>File Field</li>
<li>Text Field</li>
<li>Image Field</li>
<li>URL Field</li>
<li>Toggle Field</li>
<li>Textarea Field</li>
<li>Select Field</li>
<li>Range Field</li>
<li>Radio Field</li>
<li>Number Field</li>
<li>Multi-select Field</li>
<li>Email Field</li>
<li>Color Field</li>
<li>Checkbox Field</li>
</ul>
<h3>Do more with Genesis Pro</h3>
<p>For those wanting to level-up with Genesis Custom Blocks, a Genesis Pro subscription brings some serious power-user features:</p>
<h3>Genesis Custom Blocks Pro Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Repeater Field</li>
<li>Taxonomy Field</li>
<li>Post Field</li>
<li>User Field</li>
<li>Rich Text Field</li>
<li>Classic Text Field</li>
<li>Block Level Import/Export</li>
<li>24/7 Support</li>
</ul>
<p>Genesis Pro includes even more value for modern WordPress content creators, marketers, and developers. <a href="https://www.studiopress.com/genesis-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about Genesis Pro here</a>.</p>
<h3>Developer docs you can rely on.</h3>
<p>Developer tools are only as good as their docs. That’s why we take them seriously. Here are a few links to get you started:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://developer.wpengine.com/genesis-custom-blocks/get-started/" rel="nofollow ugc">Getting Started</a></li>
<li><a href="https://developer.wpengine.com/genesis-custom-blocks/faqs/" rel="nofollow ugc">FAQs</a></li>
<li><a href="https://developer.wpengine.com/genesis-custom-blocks/fields/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Fields</a></li>
<li><a href="https://developer.wpengine.com/genesis-custom-blocks/functions/" rel="nofollow ugc">PHP Functions</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/genesis-custom-blocks" rel="ugc">WordPress.org</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/studiopress/genesis-custom-blocks" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a></li>
<li><a href="https://developer.wpengine.com/genesis-custom-blocks" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation</a></li>
</ul>


Genesis Custom Blocks

This plugin makes it very easy to create custom blocks for use in WordPress themes. Thanks for the free plugin. 

Block Pattern Builder vs Genesis Custom Blocks