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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 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>
<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>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>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.


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

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<p><a href="https://wpcarousel.io/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>WP Carousel</strong></a> is a responsive plugin for creating <strong>Carousel, Slider, Photo Gallery, and Video Slider</strong> in WordPress. It supports images, posts, WooCommerce products, and YouTube videos. Images can be selected directly from the WordPress media library and arranged with drag-and-drop. The plugin is lightweight, responsive, and works across all major devices and browsers.</p>
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<p><a href="https://wpcarousel.io/wp-carousel-free-demo/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Live Demo</strong></a> | <a href="https://www.youtube.com/shapedplugin/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Video Tutorials</strong></a> | <a href="https://docs.shapedplugin.com/docs/wordpress-carousel/introduction/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Documentation</strong></a> | <a href="https://shapedplugin.com/create-new-ticket/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Support</strong></a></p>
<h3>You’ll be ble to display</h3>
<p><strong>Image Carousel & Slider:</strong> Create Carousels and Sliders by uploading images from the WordPress media library.</p>
<p><strong>Photo Gallery:</strong> Build image galleries with lightbox support and customizable layouts.</p>
<p><strong>Post Carousel:</strong> Display recent posts in a carousel with title, image, excerpt, date, and author.</p>
<p><strong>Post Grid:</strong> Show posts in a grid format with title, image, excerpt, date, and author.</p>
<p><strong>WooCommerce Product Carousel:</strong> Display WooCommerce products in a carousel with options to show or hide product name, image, price, rating, and add-to-cart button.</p>
<p><strong>Product Grid Gallery:</strong> Show WooCommerce products in a grid gallery with product details such as name, image, price, reviews, and add-to-cart button.</p>
<p><strong>Video Slider & Gallery:</strong> Create sliders and galleries with multiple YouTube videos.</p>
<h3>Features you’ll love</h3>
<p><strong>Drag & Drop Responsive Builder:</strong> Easily upload and reorder slides with the responsive drag-and-drop builder. Supports images and videos, letting you organize carousels and galleries in any order.</p>
<p><strong>Multiple Carousels and Galleries:</strong> Add and display multiple carousels or galleries on the same page without conflict.</p>
<p><strong>Carousel Controls:</strong> Enable or disable autoplay, set speed, stop on hover, and loop infinitely. Show or hide navigation and pagination dots with custom colors. Touch swipe and mouse drag are also supported.</p>
<p><strong>Responsive and Mobile Ready:</strong> WP Carousel sliders and galleries are fully responsive. You can set the number of columns and spacing individually for small, medium, and large devices.</p>
<p><strong>Lightbox</strong> Open images or videos in a popup overlay for viewing larger versions without leaving the page. Works across devices and is easy to navigate.</p>
<p><strong>Color & Styling Options:</strong> The plugin lets you customize colors and styles for carousels and galleries to match your site’s design.</p>
<p><strong>Multisite Support:</strong> The plugin can be used across WordPress multisite networks, allowing you to create and manage carousels on multiple sites from a single installation.</p>
<p><strong>Theme & Plugin Compatibility:</strong> The plugin is compatible with most WordPress themes and plugins, ensuring smooth integration without conflicts.</p>
<h3>Page Builders Ready</h3>
<ul>
<li>Gutenberg Editor</li>
<li>WPBakery</li>
<li>Elementor</li>
<li>BeaverBuilder</li>
<li>SiteOrgin</li>
<li>DiviBuilder</li>
<li>LayersWP</li>
<li>MotoPress</li>
<li>CornerStone</li>
<li>Themify Builder etc.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Multilingual Ready</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wpml.org/" rel="nofollow ugc">WPML</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/polylang/" rel="ugc">Polylang</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/loco-translate/" rel="ugc">Loco Translate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/qtranslate-x/" rel="ugc">qTranslate-x</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/gtranslate/" rel="ugc">GTranslate</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/google-language-translator/" rel="ugc">Google Language Translator</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/wpglobus/" rel="ugc">WPGlobus</a></li>
</ul>
<h3>For fast support, features request, and bug reporting</h3>
<blockquote>
<p>Ask us at <a href="https://shapedplugin.com/create-new-ticket/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Support.</strong></a></p>
</blockquote>
<h3>WP Carousel Pro</h3>
<p><a href="https://wpcarousel.io/?ref=1" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>WP Carousel</strong></a> is the free version of <a href="https://wpcarousel.io/pricing?ref=1" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>WP Carousel Pro</strong></a>. The Pro version includes additional features such as support for posts, WooCommerce products, custom content (text, HTML, shortcodes), and extended video options. It also supports WordPress pages, custom post types, taxonomies, and custom taxonomies. Video sources include YouTube, Vimeo, TikTok, Twitch, Wistia, Dailymotion, MP4, WebM, and self-hosted videos with lightbox support. See <a href="https://docs.shapedplugin.com/docs/wordpress-carousel-pro/introduction/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Documentation</strong></a>.</p>
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<p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m2XP6GNW0mE&index=2&list=PLoUb-7uG-5jNgTTcnUflIiytxgTWaBEzm" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>Watch all Tutorials »</strong></a></p>
<h3>Author</h3>
<p>Designed and Developed by <a href="https://shapedplugin.com/" rel="nofollow ugc"><strong>ShapedPlugin</strong></a></p>


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