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John Parris

Nick C

Ryan Kienstra

Jen Baumann

Phil Johnston

Mike McAlister

Michael Day

atomicblocks

<p>Genesis Blocks is a collection of page building blocks for the Gutenberg block editor. Building pages with the block editor and Genesis Blocks gives you more control to quickly create and launch any kind of site you want!</p>
<p>Installing the customizable Genesis Blocks plugin adds a collection of beautiful, site-building blocks to help you customize page layouts, increase engagement, and get results for your business. Genesis Blocks provides everything from customizable buttons, to beautifully-designed page sections and full-page layout designs via the Section & Layout block.</p>
<p>Along with the blocks themselves, Genesis Blocks extends the content creation experience by providing a library of page sections and full-page layouts, all available from within the block editor.</p>
<h3>Create compelling content faster.</h3>
<p>Create and use content quickly with prebuilt and custom content sections and full-page layouts.</p>
<h3>Enhance the Gutenberg editor.</h3>
<p>Additional content blocks and the layout selector make it easy to get the most value out of the block-based editor.</p>
<h3>Genesis Blocks currently includes the following blocks to help you build content and pages quickly and effortlessly:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Section & Layout Block</li>
<li>Advanced Columns Block</li>
<li>Newsletter Block</li>
<li>Pricing Block</li>
<li>Post Grid Block</li>
<li>Container Block</li>
<li>Testimonial Block</li>
<li>Inline Notice Block</li>
<li>Accordion Block</li>
<li>Share Icons Block</li>
<li>Call-To-Action Block</li>
<li>Spacer & Divider Block</li>
<li>Author Profile Block</li>
<li>Drop Cap Block</li>
</ul>
<p>Breaking change: The Genesis Blocks Button block is deprecated in favor of the Core Buttons block.</p>
<p>When you open the block editor, this will automatically convert your Genesis Blocks Button blocks to the Core Buttons block.</p>
<p>This will not convert Button blocks if you don’t open the block editor.</p>
<p>You might see some styling changes, especially if you have custom styling for classes other than ‘gb-block-button’.</p>
<h3>Do more with Genesis Pro</h3>
<p>For those wanting to level-up with Genesis Blocks, a Genesis Pro subscription brings even richer tooling and a bigger library of sections and layouts.</p>
<ul>
<li>2 new blocks</li>
<li>26 pre-built full-page layouts</li>
<li>56 pre-built sections</li>
<li>Save & reuse your own sections & layouts</li>
<li>Advanced block-level user permissions</li>
<li>Access to and support for Genesis Framework & all of our 35 StudioPress-made premium child themes.</li>
<li>Additional advanced features for the rest of the Genesis Product Suite</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>Google AMP Support</h3>
<p>The Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) project is a publishing format created by Google to enhance site performance for mobile website users. AMP pages are specially designed for Google search users to quickly load website pages without using any extraneous data. Genesis Blocks has support for AMP built into each block!</p>
<h3>Help & Docs</h3>
<p>User and developer docs for Genesis Blocks <a href="https://developer.wpengine.com/genesis-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">can be found here</a>.</p>


Genesis Blocks

A user installed this plugin on my network without install_plugins capabilities via StudioPress's Genesis theme. Today, I got notified that a security fix had been committed for one of the plugins on my network.

I inspected the security fix, and practically, a user was permitted to install this backdoor. No wonder it got 100k+ installs while being a most obscure addition to WordPress.

The Genesis theme also installed a couple of Awesome Motive plugins via this, a company that goes against everything WordPress that I wouldn't dare to touch with a 10-foot cable. They do this via genesis_do_onboarding_pack_selection(), which checks for manage_options, not install_plugins or is_super_admin(), allowing anyone to hijack an open WordPress Multisite network.

I reported these security issues to them two years ago, but obviously, they still haven't been resolved. They show no care about your website.

Moreover, this plugin pollutes the global namespace with functions like is_heading() (without a namespace). I don't know who StudioPress is hiring nowadays, but the senior developers are long gone since its merger with WP Engine.

Amateurs. 

You shouldn't have ignored my previous calls, so enjoy this stain on your record.

Installed without consent, bad company

A collection of content blocks, sections, & full-page layouts for the block editor.

<p>Atomic Blocks has moved!</p>
<p>Same powerful blocks, same beautiful designs, same innovative team. Atomic Blocks has been renamed to Genesis Blocks. <a href="https://studiopress.com/genesis-blocks/" rel="nofollow ugc">Learn more about Genesis Blocks</a>. With our migration tool built right into Genesis Blocks, the transition between plugins will be simple and seamless – plus you’ll be ready to receive the new blocks and features we’re releasing soon.</p>
<p>Atomic Blocks is a collection of page building blocks for the new <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/beginners-guide-gutenberg/?utm_source=WP.org%20Description%20Gberg%20Link&utm_campaign=wporg_desc_gberg_link" rel="nofollow ugc">Gutenberg</a> block editor. Building pages with the block editor and Atomic Blocks gives you more control to quickly create and launch any kind of site you want!</p>
<p>Installing the customizable Atomic Block plugin adds a collection of beautiful, site-building blocks to help you customize page layouts, increase engagement, and get results for your business. Atomic Blocks provides everything from customizable buttons, to beautifully-designed page sections and full-page layout designs via the Section & Layout block.</p>
<p>Along with the content blocks you’ll find in Atomic Blocks, we’re also publishing helpful articles and tutorials to help you get started with Gutenberg.</p>
<h3>New Section and Layout Block!</h3>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="640" height="360" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iJC2AY-ClO8?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&wmode=transparent" allowfullscreen="true" style="border:0;" sandbox="allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation"></iframe></span></p>
<p>On top of the handy, time-saving blocks already found in Atomic Blocks, we’re excited to introduce the brand new Section and Layout block! This block comes with a library of pre-designed sections and layouts to help you quickly and easily build a beautiful site with the new block editor.</p>
<p>Using the Section and Layout modal window, you can browse designs by category, search, and even add sections and layouts to a Favorites tab for quick access later. Paired with the free <a href="https://wordpress.org/themes/atomic-blocks/" rel="ugc">Atomic Blocks theme</a>, which has support for full-width, block-based page building, you have everything you need to start building your site today!</p>
<h3>Atomic Blocks currently includes the following blocks:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Section & Layout Block  – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/layout-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo (NEW!)</a></li>
<li>Advanced Columns Block  – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/advanced-columns-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo (NEW!)</a></li>
<li>Newsletter Block  – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/newsletter-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
<li>Pricing Block  – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/pricing-table-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
<li>Post Grid Block – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/post-grid-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
<li>Container Block – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/container-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
<li>Testimonial Block – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/testimonial-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
<li>Inline Notice Block – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/inline-notice-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
<li>Accordion Block – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/accordion-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
<li>Share Icons Block – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/sharing-icons-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
<li>Call-To-Action Block – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/call-to-action-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
<li>Customizable Button Block – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/customizable-button-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
<li>Spacer & Divider Block – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/spacer-and-divider-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
<li>Author Profile Block – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/author-profile-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
<li>Drop Cap Block – <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/blocks/drop-cap-block/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Demo</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Atomic Blocks WordPress Theme</h3>
<p>We’ve created a beautiful WordPress theme to help you get started with the Atomic Blocks plugin and the new WordPress block editor. The theme integrates seamlessly with the blocks you’ll find in the plugin!</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://preview.arraythemes.com/atomicblocks/?utm_source=WP.org%20AB%20Theme%20Demo%20Link&utm_campaign=wporg_ab_theme_demo_link" rel="nofollow ugc">Atomic Blocks Theme Demo</a></li>
<li><a href="https://atomicblocks.com/?utm_source=WP.org%20AB%20Page&utm_campaign=wporg_ab_page" rel="nofollow ugc">Download the Atomic Blocks Theme</a></li>
<li><a href="https://atomicblocks.com/theme-help-file/?utm_source=WP.org%20AB%20Theme%20Help%20File%20Link&utm_campaign=wporg_ab_theme_help_link" rel="nofollow ugc">View the theme help file</a></li>
</ul>
<p>In addition to the Atomic Block Theme, we’ve built Revolution Pro with the StudioPress team. This theme is built from the ground up with blocks—Gutenberg core and Atomic. Using this Theme and the Genesis One-Click Theme Install you can have a new block-based site up and running in minutes.</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://demo.studiopress.com/revolution/" rel="nofollow ugc">Revolution Pro Theme Demo</a></li>
<li><a href="https://my.studiopress.com/themes/revolution/" rel="nofollow ugc">Purchase the Revolution Theme</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Google AMP Support</h3>
<p>The Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) project is a publishing format created by Google to enhance site performance for mobile website users. AMP pages are specially designed for Google search users to quickly load website pages without using any extraneous data. Atomic Blocks has support for AMP built into each block!</p>
<h3>Atomic Blocks Help File</h3>
<p>We’ve created a handy help file that you can <a href="https://atomicblocks.com/plugin-help-file/?utm_source=WP.org%20AB%20Help%20File&utm_campaign=wporg_ab_help_file" rel="nofollow ugc">check out here</a>. The help file covers how to setup the plugin and get started with the blocks.</p>
<p>The help file is also available in the plugin once activated. Click the Atomic Blocks admin menu item to visit the Getting Started page.</p>
<p><a href="https://atomicblocks.com/plugin-help-file/?utm_source=WP.org%20AB%20Help%20File&utm_campaign=wporg_ab_help_file" rel="nofollow ugc">View the plugin help file</a></p>
<h3>Follow Along:</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://atomicblocks.com/?utm_source=WP.org%20AB%20Page&utm_campaign=wporg_ab_page" rel="nofollow ugc">Visit the Atomic Blocks site</a></li>
<li><a href="https://atomicblocks.com/subscribe?utm_source=WP.org%20AB%20Subscribe&utm_campaign=wporg_ab_subscribe" rel="nofollow ugc">Subscribe to the newsletter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/atomicblocks" rel="nofollow ugc">Follow on Twitter</a></li>
</ul>


Atomic Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks Collection

Really love this plugin, the additional features it provides are super. I can easily add an accordion, CTA's, email newsletters and more and it works seamlessly in my AMP URLs also. 

Top marks, great job, a plugin every Gutenberg user should use.

What a great addition! And AMP compatible too!

This is a very nice plugin with a great team behind it. I would trust this plugin withstand the test of time and continue to get quality updates into the future. Glad they made it available. Saves me a ton of time building entire pages with the pattern library.

Very robust plugin with many blocks and patterns

A collection of beautiful, customizable Gutenberg blocks for the new block editor.

Genesis Blocks vs Atomic Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks Collection