WEB LAZER

<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 without adding a dedicated block or loading a JavaScript library. 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>Zero JavaScript on the frontend</strong> – Native scroll, <code>scroll-snap</code>, GPU-friendly, no Swiper/Slick bundle to load.</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 – zero JavaScript, 100% CSS 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>100% CSS</strong> – Smooth carousel slider with <code>scroll-snap</code>, <code>::scroll-button</code>, and <code>::scroll-marker</code>. No script to bundle.</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>Graceful degradation</strong> – If a browser doesn’t support <code>::scroll-button</code>, users keep touch and mouse scrolling.</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 (see <code>ARCHITECTURE.md</code> for details).</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

Gutenberg carousel slider block: transform any WordPress block into a responsive carousel with pure CSS. Zero JavaScript.

Isamu Takeda

<p>An overview of the features is below.<br />
– Operate the slider plugins VEGAS2 and SWIPER using the block interface and provide blocks to display on the website.<br />
– Two blocks are bundled: <code>Fade MainView</code> which operates and displays VEGAS2 settings and <code>Slide MainView</code> which operates and displays SWIPER settings.<br />
– <code>Fade MainView</code> selects multiple images from the WordPress media library and displays them one by one. At that time, settings can be made by operating blocks to produce a variety of VEGAS2 effects.<br />
– <code>Slide MainView</code> is set to <code>Design Grorp</code> of <a href="https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/block-collections/" rel="nofollow ugc">BLOCK COLLECTIONS plugin</a> as the SWIPER slide. Therefore, not only images, but also content such as text and tables can be displayed as SWIPER slides with a variety of effects.</p>
<h3>Related Links</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://github.com/itmaroon/slide-blocks" rel="nofollow ugc">Github</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/itmaroon/slide-blocks/tree/master" rel="nofollow ugc">source code</a></li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/itmaroon/block-class-package" rel="nofollow ugc">block-class-package:GitHub</a>  </li>
<li><a href="https://packagist.org/packages/itmar/block-class-package" rel="nofollow ugc">block-class-package:Packagist</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/itmar-block-packages" rel="nofollow ugc">itmar-block-packages:npm</a>  </li>
<li><a href="https://github.com/itmaroon/itmar-block-packages" rel="nofollow ugc">itmar-block-packages:GitHub</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>Arbitrary section</h3>
<ol>
<li>Style settings that may require responsive support can be set separately for desktop mode (displayed on devices with a width of 768px or more) and mobile mode (displayed on devices with a width of 767px or less). To tell which setting is set, when you switch the display mode in the block editor or site editor, “(Desktop)” and “(Mobile)” will be displayed in the side menu display.<br />
Please note that responsiveness for tablet display is not supported.</li>
<li>This plugin depends on the <a href="https://ja.wordpress.org/plugins/block-collections/" rel="nofollow ugc">BLOCK COLLECTIONS plugin</a>. This plugin requires installation and activation in order to use it.</li>
<li>Regarding the display of text, etc., settings are made using WordPress’s internationalization function, so it is possible to display text in multiple national languages. Currently, English and Japanese notation is possible.</li>
<li>The Fade MainVeiw block uses VEGAS2. Regarding licenses, etc., please follow the following terms of use.<br />
<a href="https://github.com/jaysalvat/vegas" rel="nofollow ugc">Vegas – Backgrounds and Slideshows</a><br />
As of April 29, 2024, this plugin has been downloaded and used v.2.5.4.</li>
<li>The Slide MainView block uses SWIPER. Terms and conditions are listed on the next page.<br />
<a href="https://github.com/nolimits4web/swiper" rel="nofollow ugc">Swiper</a><br />
As of May 22, 2024, this plugin has been downloaded and is using v.11.1.3.</li>
<li>PHP class management is now done using Composer.<br />
<a href="https://github.com/itmaroon/block-class-package" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a><br />
<a href="https://packagist.org/packages/itmar/block-class-package" rel="nofollow ugc">Packagist</a><br />
As of May 22, 2024, this plugin has been downloaded and is using v.1.1.1. </li>
<li>I decided to make functions and components common to other plugins into npm packages, and install and use them from npm.<br />
<a href="https://www.npmjs.com/package/itmar-block-packages" rel="nofollow ugc">npm</a><br />
<a href="https://github.com/itmaroon/itmar-block-packages" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub</a></li>
</ol>


Slide Blocks

This block allows you to control slide plugins and customize the slider.

Any Block Carousel Slider vs Slide Blocks