Templates for the WordPress Block Editor.
WordPress offers the ability to register block templates for the block editor programmatically. This plugin adds a UI to the WP Admin to add block templates without having to be able to program. So if you want every new item of a specific post type to start with a default set of blocks, you can make it happen with this plugin. No programming skills required!
Furthermore, for classic themes (unfortunately not for block themes), it adds the option to edit the content of post type archives and taxonomy archives.
FAQ
I only want to use a template for one post type / post type archive or taxonomy archive, is that possible?
Yes! By default all templates are created as concepts. Only when you publish them they become active.
I activated a template, but don’t want to use it anymore. How can I deactivate it?
Simply change the template form published to concept, or delete it. It will no longer be active.
If I delete a template, will I be able to restore it at a later point?
Yes! If you delete a template, just as with regular posts you can get it from the trash and restore it. If you permanently delete it, a new clean template will automatically be created as concept.
The archive templates (for post types and taxonomies) use a php template provided by the plugin, I want to customize it, is that possible?
Yes! You can create your own template inside your (sub)theme. Simply name it one of the following ways:
– abet–archive.php: for an archive page for a specific post type.
– abet-posttype-archive.php: for all archive pages for post types.
– abet–archive.php: for an archive page for a specific taxonomy.
– abet-taxonomy-archive.php: for all archive pages for taxonomies.
– abet-archive.php: for all archive pages.
You say that some functionality is only supported for classic themes and not for block themes, but what is the difference?
You can read more about the distinction between these types of themes in the WordPress Developer Resources.
How can I report security bugs?
You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team helps validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability.
ChangeLog
1.0.7
Release Date: March 9th, 2026
Feature: Added a view link to the templates list for archive and special templates, so you can easily view the template after publishing it.
1.0.6
Release Date: January 12th, 2026
Feature: Added support for customizing the 404-page template, when not using a block theme.
1.0.5
Release Date: July 30th, 2025
Fix: Changes in the plugin for posting to WordPress.org include using get_posts instead of a direct DB query for checking the existence of templates. This however had the effect of sometimes not detecting existing templates, which caused the plugin to create new templates even if one already existed. This has been fixed by using the correct query parameters in get_posts.
1.0.4
Release Date: May 26th, 2025
First public version.
