=== BlockSpare — News, Magazine and Blog Addons for (Gutenberg) Block Editor=== Author URI: https://www.blockspare.com/ Plugin URI: https://www.blockspare.com/ Contributors: blockspare, afthemes Donate link: https://www.blockspare.com/ Tags: blog, news, magazine, gutenberg blocks, starter templates Requires at least: 4.9 Tested up to: 6.9 Requires PHP: 5.3 Stable tag: 3.3.4 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Highly customizable Gutenberg blocks and starter templates to build blogs, magazines, and business websites. Create post grids, sliders, filters, and complete layouts — no coding required. == Description == Building a professional **blog, news, magazine, or business website** often requires a lot of time spent on layouts, post presentation, responsiveness, and design consistency. Many users want polished results without writing custom code or assembling everything from scratch. [**BlockSpare**](https://blockspare.com/) helps you build faster by providing a growing library of **ready-to-use Gutenberg blocks, patterns, and starter templates** — designed specifically for content-rich and business websites. ### The BlockSpare approach Instead of starting with a blank editor, BlockSpare lets you start with **structured, production-ready layouts** that you can customize visually using the WordPress Block Editor. BlockSpare focuses on: ✅ Practical layouts for **real websites** ✅ Flexible post display and filtering ✅ Reusable patterns and templates ✅ Clean output and editor-first workflow [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHNIdv4C690] --- ### What you can build with BlockSpare BlockSpare includes blocks and templates designed for: 👉 [Blogs & personal websites](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/my-portfolio/) 👉 [News & magazine portals](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews/moreblock/) 👉 [Business & agency websites](https://demos.afthemes.com/reviewnews/ministry-of-culture/) 👉 [Landing pages & marketing sections](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/pizzaworld/) 👉 [Content-heavy editorial layouts](https://demos.afthemes.com/reviewnews/gutenberg/) It allows you to assemble pages quickly while keeping full control over typography, spacing, colors, and responsiveness. --- ### Key features **Starter Templates:** 👉 500+ pre-built pages 👉 100+ landing pages 👉 200+ sections 👉 50+ header/footer templates 👉 One-click import or copy/paste into any page **Post Presentation:** 👉 Post Grid, Post List, Post Tile 👉 Post Slider, Post Carousel 👉 Masonry Layout 👉 Trending posts and news Ticker 👉 Timeline and large featured layouts **Image & Gallery Blocks:** 👉 Image Slider 👉 Image Carousel 👉 Masonry Gallery 👉 Logo grid **Business & Utility Blocks:** 👉 Pricing Table & Price List 👉 Testimonial 👉 Services & Content Boxes 👉 Call-to-Action 👉 Counter & Progress Bar 👉 Tabs & Accordion 👉 Notice Bar, Date & Time **Customization & Controls:** 👉 Multiple layouts 👉 Typography settings 👉 Colors and backgrounds 👉 Spacing and gaps 👉 Border, radius, and shadow controls 👉 Responsive visibility options **Customization & Controls:** 👉 Save your own reusable patterns 👉 Copy/paste sections between pages 👉 Build layouts visually using Gutenberg 👉 No lock-in, no shortcodes **Performance & Compatibility:** 👉 Lightweight and optimized codebase 👉 Works with any Gutenberg-compatible theme 👉 Compatible with other block plugins --- ### Starter templates & demos (highlights) Import a complete starter layout and customize it for your content: - **News & Magazine:** [General News](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews/horizon-times/), [Sports](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/hybridnews-dark/), [Entertainment](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews/info-update/) - **Lifestyle:** [Fashion & Lifestyle](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/news-nova/), [Travel](https://demos.afthemes.com/newsever-pro/birds-blog/), [Recipes](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/pizzaworld/) - **Business & Agency:** [Corporate](https://demos.afthemes.com/reviewnews-pro/generic/), [Agency](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/business/), [Legal](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/human-rights/), [Construction](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/real-estate/) - **Education & Nonprofit:** [Education](https://demos.afthemes.com/reviewnews/generic/), [Montessori](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews/child-centered-education/), [Charity](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/ngo/) - **Healthcare & Services:** [Medical](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/health-horizon/), [Fitness](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/om-balance/), [Dentist](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews-pro/dental-glow/) - **Other niches:** [Real Estate](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/engineering/), [Restaurant](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews-pro/foodinn/), [Auto Service](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/vehicle-trade/), [Pet Care](https://demos.afthemes.com/morenews-pro/pet-palace/), [Technology](https://demos.afthemes.com/covernews/apps/) Browse all starter templates: https://www.blockspare.com/ [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elLCTqnQMI0] --- ### Blocks & Layouts **Post / News blocks** ✔ Hero banner layouts ✔ Flash posts & news ticker ✔ Trending posts carousel ✔ Post Grid, Tile, List, Express Grid ✔ Post Slider & Carousel ✔ Timeline and full-width layouts **Image & Media** ✔ Image Carousel ✔ Image Masonry ✔ Image Slider ✔ Logo Grid **Business & General** ✔ Section Header ✔ Container & Content Box ✔ Button, Icon, Icon List ✔ Counter, Progress Bar ✔ Pricing Table, Price List ✔ Testimonial, User Profile / Author box ✔ Tabs, Accordion, Notice Bar, Date & Time [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keMO48vPIxY] --- ### Advanced post queries builder BlockSpare includes **AJAX-powered post queries builder**, allowing visitors to browse posts without reloading the page. ✔ Display Posts by Category ✔ Display Posts by Tags ✔ Display Posts by Modified Date ✔ A–Z / Z–A ordering ✔ Ascending / Descending ✔ Menu Order ✔ Random order **AJAX pagination** helps users explore more content within the same section. [**Try it Now**](https://www.blockspare.com/) --- ### How it works (3 simple steps) 1. **Choose a template or block** from the Patterns Library or demo gallery. 2. **Import or copy** it into your page or post 3. **Customize** content and design using Gutenberg [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmuK1o6U9mQ] **Recommended Themes** BlockSpare works with all modern WordPress themes and has been tested with: ✔ [CoverNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/covernews/) ✔ [ChromeNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/chromenews/) ✔ [MoreNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/morenews/) ✔ [ReviewNews](https://wordpress.org/themes/reviewnews/) ✔ [Newsphere](https://wordpress.org/themes/newsphere/) ✔ Twenty Twenty-Five ✔ Astra ✔ Ocean WP ✔ Blocksy ✔ Kadence ✔ Generatepress ✔ Neve ✔ [And all themes from AF Themes](https://wordpress.org/themes/author/afthemes/) ## Other Plugins by AF themes If you find BlockSpare useful, you may also like: [**TemplateSpare:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/templatespare/) 1000+ starter templates and full site import/export solution. [**EleSpare:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/elespare/) News, magazine, and blog addons for Elementor. [**WP Post Author:**](https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-post-author/) Author box, co-authors, and guest author management. --- == Installation == 1. Install the plugin via the WordPress plugin installer or upload the `blockspare` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`. 2. Activate BlockSpare from the **Plugins** menu. 3. Open the Gutenberg editor on any page/post. 4. Use the **BlockSpare** blocks (in the block inserter) or open the **Patterns Library**/design library from the plugin panel. 5. Import a starter template or insert blocks, then customize. --- == Frequently Asked Questions == = Can I create post grids, sliders, and carousels with BlockSpare? = Yes. BlockSpare includes multiple blocks for grids, sliders, carousels, masonry, and tickers to present posts in different ways. = What are Starter Templates? = Starter Templates are complete page and site layouts (home, archive, single, inner pages, sections) created by designers. Import them to jump-start a site and then customize. = Do I need coding knowledge? = No. BlockSpare is built for users who prefer visual editing. Templates and blocks are ready-to-use and customizable through Gutenberg. = Does BlockSpare work with any theme? = Yes. BlockSpare works with any modern Gutenberg-compatible theme. = Will BlockSpare slow down my site? = BlockSpare is built with performance in mind. Blocks load only where used; templates are static HTML/CSS markup in the editor. However, performance also depends on server and theme choices. = Is BlockSpare free? = Yes — the plugin and many templates/blocks are free. A Pro plan is available for additional templates and premium features: https://www.blockspare.com/ = Where can I see the demos and documentation? = Demos: https://www.blockspare.com/starter-templates/ Blocks & layouts: https://www.blockspare.com/blocks/ Docs: https://www.blockspare.com/docs/ = Can I use BlockSpare on client sites? = Yes, BlockSpare can be used on personal and client projects. --- == Screenshots == 1. Editor view — BlockSpare blocks in Gutenberg (screenshot-1). 2. Starter templates gallery (screenshot-2). 3. Sample homepage imported from a template (screenshot-3). 4. Post Grid and Post Slider examples (screenshot-4). 5. Hero Banner + Trending section (screenshot-5). 6. Image carousel and masonry gallery (screenshot-6). 7. Business blocks: Pricing table & Testimonials (screenshot-7). 8. Patterns Library import flow (screenshot-8). 9. Block controls and responsive options (screenshot-9). 10. Save & reuse patterns (screenshot-10). == Changelog == = 3.3.0 = * Update: Multiple accessibility improvements across blocks (pricing table, price list, icon list, progress bar, content box, CTA, accordion, buttons, date & time, social share, slider buttons). * Update: Added missing alt tags, aria-hidden attributes, and aria-labels for improved screen reader compatibility. * Update: Improved color contrast and fixed minor accessibility errors. * Update: Added sprintf usage and fixed text-domain issues. * Update: Added register_block_type for all blocks and introduced new block category. * Update: Grouped banner blocks into a single unified block. * Update: Flash news CSS refinements and reverted incorrect CSS change. * Fix: Twitter color issue, progress bar issue, and flash news spacing issue. * Fix: Date and time console error. * Update: Updated category font sizes. * Update: Added frontend JS to assets folder. * Update: Fix Canvas template and Full Width template, including improvements to both. * Update: README file updates. = 3.2.14 = * Update: Readme improvement = 3.2.13 = * Update: Security improvement * Update: New patterns on library = 3.2.10 = * Update: Security improvement * Update: New patterns on library = 3.2.8 = * Update: Security improvement * Update: New patterns on library = 3.2.5 = * Update: Security improvement * Update: New patterns on library = 3.2.4 = * Update: Security improvement * Update: New patterns on library = 3.2.3 = * Update: Security improvement * Update: New patterns on library = 3.2.2 = * Update: Canvas resposive improvement * Update: Design library improvement = 3.2.1 = * Update: WP 6.6 Compatibility * Update: Security improvement * Update: New patterns on library = 3.2.0 = * Update: Texts improvement * Update: Design library improvement * Update: Custom Patterns improvement = 3.1.5 = * Update: WP 6.5 Compatibility * Update: SDK Improvement = 3.1.4 = * Update: Posts blocks query improvement * Update: Design library improvement * Update: Custom Templates improvement * Update: Space improvement * Update: Color improvement = 3.1.3 = * Update: Posts blocks category improvement * Update: Design library improvement * Update: Plugin dashboard improvement * Update: Custom Templates improvement * Update: Space improvement * Update: Color improvement = 3.1.2 = * Update: Design library improvement * Update: Plugin dashboard improvement * Update: Custom Templates improvement * Update: Space improvement * Update: Color improvement = 3.1.1 = * Update: Design library improvement * Update: Plugin dashboard improvement * Update: Custom Templates improvement * Update: Space improvement * Update: Color improvement = 3.1.0 = * Update: Design library improvement * Update: Plugin dashboard improvement * Update: Custom Templates improvement * Update: Block and assets improvement * Update: Alignment improvement * Update: Overflow improvement * Update: Space improvement * Update: Color improvement = 3.0.0 = * New: Dashboard for Patterns Library * New: News and Magazine design templates added * New: Bussiness and Agency templates added * New: Header and Footer templates added * New: Section templates added * New: Import or Copy Pattern functionality added * New: User customized templates saving functionality added for reuse * New: Image hover animation added for post blocks * Update: Block and assets improvement * Update: Alignment improvement * Update: Overflow improvement * Update: Space improvement * Update: Color improvement = 2.8.0 = * Update: Code optimization * Update: Block editor and assets improvement * Update: Alignment improvement * Update: Overflow improvement * Update: Space improvement * Update: Color improvement = 2.7.3 = Update: WP 6.4 Compatibility Update: Assets Improvement = 2.7.2 = * Update: Code optimization * Update: Block editor and assets improvement * Update: Alignment improvement * Update: Overflow improvement * Update: Space improvement * Update: Color improvement = 2.7.1 = * Update: Speed optimization * Update: Social links and social sharing block improvement * Update: Posts carousel block improvement * Update: Services block improvement * Update: Date block improvement * Update: Price list block improvement * Update: Banner slider block improvement * Update: Testimonial block improvement * Update: Title block improvement * Update: Block editor and assets improvement * Update: Alignment improvement * Update: Overflow improvement * Update: Space improvement * Update: Color improvement = 2.7.0 = * New: BlockSpare dashboard with helpful information * Update: Added deprecated in social links * Update: Added deprecated in user profile * Update: Search input improvement * Update: Header layout image improvement * Update: Notice logo color improvement * Update: Counter icon gaps improvement * Update: General information improvement = 2.6.6 = * Update: 6.3 compatibility * Update: General information improvement = 2.6.5 = * New: News and Magazine design templates added * New: Header and Footer templates added * New: News and Magazine block added * New: RTL design improvement * Update: Testimonial Block gaps improvement * Update: Header design improvement * Update: Button block color improvement * Update: Counter block gaps improvement * Update: Pricing Table block gaps improvement * Update: Social Share block gaps improvement * Update: Social Links block gaps improvement * Update: Content Box block gaps improvement * Update: Call to Action block gaps improvement * Update: Banner block height improvement * Update: Typography improvement * Update: Loadmore improvement * Update: Pagination improvement * Update: Alignment improvement * Update: Overflow improvement * Update: Space improvement * Update: Color improvement = 2.6.4 = * Fixes: Font loading mechanism improvement * Update: Container gap improvement * Update: User Profile gaps improvement * Update: Button gaps improvement * Update: General gaps improvement = 2.6.3 = * Update: Frontend meta whitespace improvement * Update: Button icon color display condition improvement * Update: Popular-tags styles improvement * Update: Banner trending default tab improvement * Update: Typography improvement * Update: Loadmore improvement * Update: Pagination improvement * Update: Alignment improvement * Update: Overflow improvement * Update: Posts excerpt improvement * Update: Space improvement * Update: Color improvement = 2.6.2 = * New: Media import improvement = 2.6.1 = * New: Details update = 2.6.0 = * New: Patterns Library added * New: Animation effects option for all blocks added * New: Hover effects option for all blocks added * Fixes: Some design glitch * Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6.2 = 2.6.0 = * New: Patterns Library added * New: Animation effects option for all blocks added * New: Hover effects option for all blocks added * Fixes: Some design glitch * Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6.2 = 2.5.0 = * New: Blank canvas page template added * New: Full-width page template added * New: Date and Time block added * New: Papular tags/categories block added * New: Flash/Ticker News block added * New: Search block added * Update: Banner design improvements * Update: Gaps control min and max value * Update: Pricing table price default color * Update: Different category and title hover color control * Update: Date-time inspector control * Update: Post-express-grid inspector control * Update: Post-carousel inspector control * Update: Date-time inspector control * Fixes: Some design glitch * Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6.1 = 2.4.0 = * Update: Design improvements = 2.3.0 = * Update: Design improvements = 2.2.0 = * Update: Design improvements = 2.1.0 = * New: Load more paginations for Post Grid Block * New: Load more paginations for Express Post Grid Block * New: Load more paginations for Post List Block * New: WP Post Aauthor Multi-author supports * Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 6 = 2.0.1 = * Update: Auto recovery mode on Price List block * Update: Auto recovery mode on Progress Bar block = 2.0.0 = * Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.9 * New: Banner 1 block added * New: Banner 2 block added * New: Posts Carousel block added * New: Posts Slider block added * New: Posts Express Grid block added * New: Image Slider block added * New: Margin/Padding settings for all blocks have been added * Update: Posts blocks design updated = 1.3.0 = * New: Auto recovery mode enabled * New: Minimum margin value down to -100 * Update: Post grid and the list continue reading link color * Update: Updated social links color on user profile * Update: Updated icon border-radius style of services * Fixes: Conflicts with Yoast SEO * Fixes: Image carousel issue fixing * Fixes: Latest post title line height issue * Fixes: Services header alignment issue solved * Fixes: Pricing add image button issue fixed * Fixes: Some minor functional glitch * Fixes: Some design glitch * Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.7 = 1.2.1 = * Fixes: Tabs and Services recovery issue * Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.6 = 1.2.0 = * Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.6 * Update: Added new price table block design method * Update: Added fallback for old price table block * Update: Added new services block design method * Update: Added fallback for old services block * Update: Fixed Tabs block issues * Update: Compatibility check with latest WP 5.5 * Update: Added fallback function for category selection on Posts Grid block * Update: Added fallback function for category selection on Posts List block * Update: Improved design of desktop/tab/mobile Typography option * Update: Added Typography options for Button blocks * Update: Added show excerpt option for Posts Grid block * Update: Added show excerpt option for Posts List block * Update: Added show Continue Reading option for Posts Grid block * Update: Added show Continue Reading option for Posts List block * Update: Introduced 3 columned Services blocks * Update: Introduced 3 columned Prices blocks * Update: Introduced 3 columned Testimonial blocks * Update: Introduced new color option for Section Title blocks * Update: Introduced background color option for User Profile blocks * Fixes: Addressed recovery mode for buttons * Update: Optimized responsive view * Update: Optimized font controls * Update: Button hover option added * Update: Optimized resource size = 1.0.1 = * Updates: WordPress 5.4 compatibility = 1.0.0 = * Initial release