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<p><strong>Any Block Carousel Slider</strong> is a Gutenberg carousel slider block plugin that instantly converts supported native WordPress blocks (Query Loop/Post Template, Group, Gallery) into a responsive carousel slider. Simply enable the “Carousel” toggle in the Gutenberg editor: your content stays 100% native, your DOM stays lightweight, and your Lighthouse performance scores remain intact. This includes WooCommerce product listings rendered via the Query Loop/Post Template block, so you can showcase products without relying on the legacy Products block.</p>
<h3>Try it out</h3>
<p>Experience the plugin in seconds without installing anything! Launch our interactive demo:<br />
<a href="https://playground.wordpress.net/?blueprint-url=https://native-blocks-carousel.weblazer.fr/playground/blueprint.json" rel="nofollow ugc">Launch Playround Demo</a></p>
<p>Unlike many all-in-one carousel slider blocks that require you to add a dedicated “Carousel” block and rebuild every slide, <strong>Any Block Carousel Slider</strong> hooks straight into the Gutenberg blocks you already use. The result: a Query Loop/Post Template, Group, or Gallery block can become a carousel slider in one click, without content duplication or extra maintenance.</p>
<h4>Why Any Block Carousel Slider instead of a dedicated carousel slider block?</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>WordPress loops without friction</strong> – Transform Query Loop and Post Template Gutenberg blocks into a “loop slider” without creating a block per slide.</li>
<li><strong>Familiar editorial experience</strong> – Content editors keep the Gutenberg interface they know (patterns, global styles, alignments, inner blocks).</li>
<li><strong>Native scroll & performance</strong> – Native CSS scroll-snap layout, GPU-friendly, no heavy Swiper/Slick bundle to load. Only a lightweight script handles navigation, loops, and autoplay.</li>
<li><strong>Full compatibility</strong> – Works with classic themes and block themes while respecting the structure of your Query Loop/Post Template, Group, and Gallery blocks.</li>
<li><strong>Accessibility + SEO</strong> – Keyboard navigation, respects <code>prefers-reduced-motion</code> preferences, clean DOM for crawling.</li>
</ul>
<h4>What you can do in 30 seconds</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Blog / Magazine</strong>: Display your latest posts in a Query Loop carousel with native filters and badges.</li>
<li><strong>Portfolios & testimonials</strong>: Keep your Group blocks and make them scrollable without rebuilding every slide.</li>
<li><strong>Advanced galleries</strong>: Turn the Gallery block into a responsive slider while keeping all native settings.</li>
<li><strong>Landing sections</strong>: Chain complex sections (image, title, buttons, forms) inside the same Group block and scroll them horizontally.</li>
<li><strong>WooCommerce highlights</strong>: Use a Query Loop configured for products (featured, on sale, custom taxonomy) and convert it into a CSS-only product carousel.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Quick comparison</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Activation</strong>: Any Block Carousel Slider – toggle an existing Gutenberg block. Classic carousel slider blocks – add a dedicated slider block and rebuild every slide.</li>
<li><strong>WordPress loop</strong>: Any Block Carousel Slider – works with Query Loop and Post Template blocks without duplication. Competitor carousels – require one block per slide or custom code.</li>
<li><strong>Frontend JavaScript</strong>: Any Block Carousel Slider – extremely lightweight script, CSS-powered carousel slider. Competitor carousels – load Swiper/Slick and additional scripts.</li>
<li><strong>Performance</strong>: Any Block Carousel Slider – lightweight DOM, no external assets. Competitor carousels – multiply files, reflow, and downloads.</li>
<li><strong>Content maintenance</strong>: Any Block Carousel Slider – single Gutenberg block to update. Competitor carousels – duplicate content in dedicated slides.</li>
<li><strong>Security & upkeep</strong>: Any Block Carousel Slider – no third-party libraries to monitor. Competitor carousels – depend on external JS libraries like Swiper/Slick.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Key features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>CSS-powered scroll</strong> – Smooth carousel slider with <code>scroll-snap</code> and lightweight JavaScript navigation controls. No heavy libraries.</li>
<li><strong>Loop functionality</strong> – Enable infinite scrolling with seamless reset to start/end when reaching boundaries.</li>
<li><strong>Autoplay support</strong> – Automatic slide progression with configurable delay and pause on hover/interaction.</li>
<li><strong>Smart responsive</strong> – Automatically handles visible columns, spacing, and control sizes according to WordPress breakpoints (1280, 1024, 782, 600, 480, 375).</li>
<li><strong>Two width modes</strong> – Manual mode (fixed column count) and Auto mode (fixed width like 320px) with automatic detection.</li>
<li><strong>Gutenberg block spacing detection</strong> – Respects <code>gap</code> and <code>padding</code> values defined in the block editor, including presets.</li>
<li><strong>Theme colors</strong> – Buttons automatically inherit your theme’s colors and radii (via CSS variables).</li>
<li><strong>Intact semantics</strong> – Your Gutenberg block’s tags and classes remain unchanged: perfect for SEO, schemas, and E2E testing.</li>
<li><strong>WooCommerce friendly</strong> – Query Loop can target the <code>product</code> post type, so WooCommerce grids become CSS-only carousels without a dedicated Products block integration.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Native Gutenberg block workflow</h4>
<ol>
<li>Add or edit one of the supported blocks (Gallery, Group, or Query Loop/Post Template).</li>
<li>Enable the <strong>Carousel</strong> option in the Gutenberg sidebar panel (Layout or Block section depending on the block).</li>
<li>Adjust your usual settings (column count, minimum width, spacing, alignment).</li>
<li>Save: your block becomes a touch-friendly, accessible, and SEO-friendly carousel slider.</li>
</ol>
<h4>Advanced customization</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Loop mode</strong> – Enable infinite scrolling: when reaching the end, the carousel seamlessly resets to the beginning (and vice versa). Navigation buttons remain active at all times.</li>
<li><strong>Autoplay</strong> – Automatic slide progression with configurable delay (default: 3000ms). Autoplay pauses on hover and user interaction, and stops at the end when loop is disabled.</li>
<li><strong>Manual mode (fixed columns)</strong> – Ideal for article carousel sliders: 1 to 6 columns depending on screen sizes.</li>
<li><strong>Auto mode (fixed width)</strong> – Perfect for card-based sliders (posts, testimonials, product highlights) with pixel-perfect widths like 280px, 320px, or 360px.</li>
<li><strong>Padding and gaps</strong> – Automatic management via CSS vars <code>--carousel-padding-*</code>, <code>--wp--style--block-gap</code>.</li>
<li><strong>Themes & <code>theme.json</code></strong> – Override variables to align controls with your design system.</li>
<li><strong>Cross-browser compatible</strong> – Works seamlessly on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and all modern browsers with real HTML navigation controls.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Technical architecture</h4>
<ul>
<li><code>render_block</code> hook to inject variables based on context (block type, columns, gaps).</li>
<li>Dedicated service for translating labels and help messages.</li>
<li>Separate editor/frontend styles for a transparent Gutenberg experience.</li>
<li>Code organized by PSR-4 services.</li>
</ul>
<h3>How to use the plugin</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate <strong>Any Block Carousel Slider</strong> from the Plugins screen (Plugins <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Add New <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> search <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Install <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> Activate).</li>
<li>Open the block editor, insert one of the supported blocks (Query Loop/Post Template, Group, Gallery), and toggle the <strong>Carousel</strong> option in the sidebar.</li>
<li>Ensure the carousel-enabled block sits inside a parent Group (or similar container) so the wrapper can manage overflow, spacing, and arrow positioning properly.</li>
<li>Switch the block layout to <strong>Grid</strong> then adjust the column count to match your design.</li>
</ol>
<h3>Developer Notes</h3>
<h4>GitHub Repository</h4>
<p>Source code is available on GitHub: <a href="https://github.com/WEBLAZER/native-blocks-carousel" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/WEBLAZER/native-blocks-carousel</a></p>
<h4>Contributions</h4>
<p>Contributions are welcome! You can:<br />
* Open a GitHub ticket to report a bug or suggest an improvement.<br />
* Propose a Pull Request.<br />
* Help with translation (<code>.po</code> files available in <code>languages/</code>).</p>
<h4>Available hooks</h4>
<p>The plugin uses the <code>render_block</code> hook to dynamically inject CSS variables based on the current block.</p>
<h4>Main CSS Variables</h4>
<p><strong>Layout & Spacing:</strong><br />
* <code>--wp--style--block-gap</code> – Spacing between elements (responsive).<br />
* <code>--carousel-min-width</code> – Minimum width for grids in Auto mode.<br />
* <code>--carousel-grid-item-width</code> – Item width in Manual mode.<br />
* <code>--carousel-padding-left</code>, <code>--carousel-padding-right</code>, <code>--carousel-padding-top</code>, <code>--carousel-padding-bottom</code> – Detected padding.</p>
<p><strong>Navigation buttons:</strong><br />
* <code>--carousel-button-bg</code>, <code>--carousel-button-color</code> – Colors auto-detected from theme.<br />
* <code>--carousel-button-size</code> – Button size (3rem <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">→</span> 1.75rem).<br />
* <code>--carousel-button-offset</code> – Lateral offset based on container width.<br />
* <code>--carousel-shadow</code> – Shadow applied to controls.</p>
<p><strong>Markers (dots):</strong><br />
* <code>--carousel-marker-size</code> – Marker size.<br />
* <code>--carousel-marker-gap</code> – Horizontal spacing.<br />
* <code>--carousel-marker-bottom-offset</code> – Vertical position.</p>
<p><strong>Miscellaneous:</strong><br />
* <code>--carousel-z-index</code> – Display priority (default 999999).<br />
* <code>--carousel-transition-duration</code>, <code>--carousel-transition-easing</code> – Animation smoothness.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>Developed with ❤️ by <a href="https://weblazer.github.io/" rel="nofollow ugc">Arthur Ballan (WEBLAZER)</a></p>


Any Block Carousel Slider


As a Native Blocks Carousel user, I’m impressed by how simple it is to turn carousels into Gutenberg. It’s the only plugin I know that truly converts any Gutenberg block into a carousel without compromises, while keeping every native feature intact. The interface is intuitive, the animation and navigation options are comprehensive, and the result stays fully responsive. Performance is excellent, and it adapts smoothly to any theme. Special mention for the clear documentation and translation support, which make multilingual setups a breeze. Kudos for this plugin—it delivers exactly what WordPress developers need: a native, clean, lightweight carousel solution.


Turn Any Gutenberg Block into a Carousel Effortlessly


This plugin turns WordPress native Posts/Query Loops, Galleries and Group blocks into carousels very easily– with just a checkbox! No duplication of content. So far, I found this to be the only option for seamless carousels if you want to keep things native.



An option to enable auto-slide would be a great addition. Also, if we could customize/add to the supported blocks for carousel enablement, then it could be even better.


Great Plugin for Native Block/Post Carousels

Transform any WordPress block into a responsive carousel using native CSS scroll-snap. Lightweight JS handles navigation, loops, and autoplay.

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<p>The plugin is fully responsive, so your popups look good on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices. You can customize layouts, choose from different styles, and adjust settings to match your design. It is useful for portfolios, tutorials, product galleries, media libraries, and any website where you want to highlight content in a clean and interactive way.</p>
<h3>Key Features –  Free Version</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Five Lightbox Types</strong> – Choose from Gallery, Button, Audio, Video, and Content lightboxes to display different kinds of media.</li>
<li><strong>Gallery Content Support</strong> – Build galleries with images, audio, video, or custom content blocks.</li>
<li><strong>Multiple Blocks on a Page</strong> – Add different lightbox types within the same page without conflicts.</li>
<li><strong>Button Lightbox</strong> – Trigger popups with customizable buttons, allowing flexible placement anywhere in your content.</li>
<li><strong>Embed External Media</strong> – Supports YouTube, Vimeo, and self-hosted videos for quick video playback.</li>
<li><strong>Mobile Responsive</strong> – Popups automatically adapt to all screen sizes for a seamless experience on phones and tablets.</li>
<li><strong>Slideshow & Fullscreen Modes</strong> – Present galleries as interactive slideshows or allow users to expand media fullscreen.</li>
<li><strong>Captions Support</strong> – Add titles or descriptions to each popup for context.</li>
<li><strong>Independent Galleries</strong> – Display multiple galleries on one site, each working separately.</li>
<li><strong>Layout Options</strong> – Choose between the default grid or the Masonry layout for creative displays.</li>
<li><strong>Custom Layout Controls</strong> – Adjust row/column gaps and layout spacing for better design control.</li>
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<h3>LightBox Block Pro – Unlock Premium Features</h3>
<p>The <a href="https://bplugins.com/products/lightbox-block/pricing" rel="nofollow ugc">Pro version</a> adds more flexibility and advanced controls for managing video playback and customization:</p>
<h3>What’s New in the Pro Version?</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Shortcode Support</strong> – Insert lightboxes anywhere on your site, even outside Gutenberg, using shortcodes.</li>
<li><strong>Extended Media Types</strong> – Go beyond basic content by embedding PDFs, iframes, YouTube videos, and custom HTML alongside images, audio, and video.</li>
<li><strong>Custom Overlay & Captions</strong> – Change caption style and overlay colors to match your site’s branding.</li>
<li><strong>Autoplay Slideshows</strong> – Automatically start popup slideshows for a smooth presentation.</li>
<li><strong>Mouse-Wheel Navigation</strong> – Let users scroll with their mouse wheel to zoom or move between slides.</li>
<li><strong>Advanced Slide Effects</strong> – Enhance transitions with Slide, CrossFade, Classic, or Default effects.</li>
<li><strong>Topbar Controls</strong> – Show slide counts and allow zooming, rotating (clockwise/counter-clockwise), flipping, and fullscreen toggle directly in the popup topbar.</li>
<li><strong>Toolbar Actions</strong> – Add sharing (Facebook, Twitter), downloads, slideshow controls, thumbnails, and close buttons inside the popup.</li>
<li><strong>Thumbnail Previews</strong> – Display gallery thumbnails in Classic or Modern styles for easy navigation.</li>
<li><strong>Advanced Media Player Controls</strong> – Full audio/video control panel including play/pause, restart, rewind, fast-forward, progress bar, duration, mute, volume, PiP, Airplay, settings, download, and fullscreen.</li>
<li><strong>Multiple Audio Players</strong> – Choose from four different audio player designs to suit your style.</li>
<li><strong>Hover Effects</strong> – Add engaging hover animations such as Zoom, Rotate, or Shine for gallery items.</li>
<li><strong>Gallery Styling Options</strong> – Customize border radius and choose from five aspect ratios (Landscape, Square, Horizontal, Vertical, Portrait).</li>
<li><strong>Color & Size Controls</strong> – Personalize the modal background, close icon colors, and adjust modal/icon sizes per device.</li>
<li><strong>Slider Layout</strong> – Use a slider format for galleries instead of grid or masonry when needed.</li>
</ul>
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<h3>How to Use Lightbox Block – Quick Start Guide</h3>
<p><span class="embed-youtube" style="text-align:center; display: block;"><iframe loading="lazy" class="youtube-player" width="750" height="422" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Rg-Y_X8deiU?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 allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox"></iframe></span></p>
<p>Follow these steps:</p>
<h3>Step-by-Step Setup</h3>
<ol>
<li>Install and activate Lightbox Block.</li>
<li>In the Gutenberg editor, add a Lightbox Block from the Widgets section.</li>
<li>Select your lightbox type (Gallery, Button, Audio, Video, Content).</li>
<li>Upload media or embed from YouTube/Vimeo.</li>
<li>Adjust layout, spacing, and display options from the block sidebar.<br />
(Optional) Upgrade to Pro for advanced customization, shortcode support, and extended media types.</li>
<li>Publish your post or page and enjoy your new interactive lightbox!</li>
</ol>
<p>That’s it!</p>
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<h4>Feedback</h4>
<ul>
<li>Did you Like that plugin? Hate it? Want a new feature? <a href="mailto:support@bplugins.com" title="Send feedback" rel="nofollow ugc">Send me some feedback</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3>Source Code</h3>
<p>You can find the source code, report bugs, and contribute to the development of this plugin on our GitHub repository:<br />
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<h3>Third-party Libraries</h3>
<h4>@fancyapps/ui (Fancybox & Carousel)</h4>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Lightbox popup, carousel slider, and thumbnail navigation</li>
<li>Version: 5.0.36</li>
<li>Source: https://fancyapps.com/</li>
<li>License: Fancyapps UI License</li>
<li>License URI: https://fancyapps.com/pricing/</li>
</ul>
<h4>Font Awesome Free</h4>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Icons throughout the plugin interface</li>
<li>Version: 6.4.2</li>
<li>Source: https://fontawesome.com/</li>
<li>License: Icons: CC BY 4.0, Fonts: SIL OFL 1.1, Code: MIT License</li>
<li>License URI: https://fontawesome.com/license/free</li>
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<h4>Plyr</h4>
<ul>
<li>Used for: Audio and video media player controls</li>
<li>Version: 3.x</li>
<li>Source: https://plyr.io/</li>
<li>License: MIT</li>
<li>License URI: https://opensource.org/licenses/MIT</li>
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<li>Source / GitHub: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools</li>
<li>License: GPL-2.0-or-later – https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</li>
<li>Purpose: Shared utility library providing admin dashboard components and common Gutenberg editor controls.</li>
<li>External Services: The library may connect to bPlugins, WordPress.org, and Freemius services for product data and checkout functionality. See full details: https://github.com/bPlugins/bpl-tools#external-requests–why-they-are-made</li>
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<h4>Freemius Lite SDK</h4>
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<li><strong>GitHub:</strong> <a href="https://github.com/bPlugins/freemius-lite-sdk" rel="nofollow ugc">https://github.com/bPlugins/freemius-lite-sdk</a></li>
<li><strong>License:</strong> GPL-2.0-or-later – <a href="https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html" rel="nofollow ugc">https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html</a></li>
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<li><strong>External Services:</strong> Communicates with <code>api.bplugins.com</code> (activation events) and <code>wp.freemius.com</code> (opt-in processing) only after user opt-in. See <a href="https://bplugins.com/privacy-policy" rel="nofollow ugc">bPlugins Privacy Policy</a> and <a href="https://freemius.com/privacy/" rel="nofollow ugc">Freemius Privacy Policy</a>.</li>
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Lightbox Block lets you display images, audio, video, and custom content in responsive lightbox galleries or media popups.

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