Handy improvements for the WordPress block editor interface such as post type support, hiding blocks, adjustable sidebar, and more.
| Author: | THRIVE - Web Design Gold Coast (profile at wordpress.org) |
| WordPress version required: | 5.0 |
| WordPress version tested: | 6.8.3 |
| Plugin version: | 1.0.17 |
| Added to WordPress repository: | 03-04-2025 |
| Last updated: | 09-12-2025 |
| Rating, %: | 0 |
| Rated by: | 0 |
| Plugin URI: | https://thriveweb.com.au/the-lab/betterblocks... |
| Total downloads: | 952 |
| Active installs: | 90+ |
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BetterBlocks keeps your block editor tidy, simple, and organised, allowing you to focus on what matters — your content. With a handful of impactful tweaks to the block editor, this plugin helps you maintain an efficient editing space and smoother workflow.
Features
- Extra Margins for Blocks: Adds customizable margins around blocks for a clean, uncluttered editing space.
- Enable/Disable Block Editor by Post Type: Choose where to use the block editor, toggling it on or off for specific post types.
- Dynamic Sidebar Resizing: Adjust the block editor sidebar width to your liking, making editing smoother and more flexible.
- Hide Blocks from Frontend: Temporarily remove active blocks from the frontend, letting you work in private without deleting content.
- Force Preview Mode for ACF Blocks: Automatically load ACF blocks in preview mode so you can edit without unexpected surprises.
- Show ACF fields in sidebar: Allow ACF fields of any selected block to be edited in the sidebar.
- Hide Block Directory: Keep your block search focused by hiding the block directory and reducing clutter.
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