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GenerateBlocks Pro
GenerateBlocks Pro by Tom Usborne is a WordPress plugin that extends the block editor with a small set of flexible blocks. You use containers, grids, headlines, buttons, images and query loops, plus detailed styling controls, to build custom layouts without writing code.
- Version
- 2.8.0
- Released
- Oct 15, 2026
- Developer
- Tom Usborne
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- Generateblocks
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $7.19 a year on its own
What’s new in GenerateBlocks Pro 2.8.0
Version 2.8.0
Latest
- ImprovedRegister and render the GenerateBlocks Settings screen directly on GenerateBlocks 2.5.0 and later
- NewIntroduce Design Tokens — create, organize, and edit your design system from the editor Design panel or the Design dashboard
- NewAdd a Design panel to the editor with Global Styles and Design Tokens workspaces
- NewAdd a Design admin menu with Global Styles and Design Tokens entries
- ImprovedRedesign the Global Styles dashboard with a live site preview and click-to-edit Style Book
- NewAdd categories to Global Styles and Design Tokens
- NewAdd import/export to the Global Styles and Design Tokens dashboard
- NewPatterns now automatically include the Design Tokens they use
What it does
Many page builders ship dozens of single-purpose blocks, which can leave you juggling options and extra code. This plugin takes a minimal approach: a handful of versatile blocks that you combine to build almost any layout. Once you learn how containers, grids and headlines work together, you can create sections, rows and full pages inside the standard WordPress block editor. It outputs clean HTML5 markup with dynamic CSS, so your pages stay lean.
It builds on the GenerateBlocks plugin, which needs to be active on your site, and it is designed to pair well with the GeneratePress theme. You get typography with Google or local fonts, spacing and border controls, colors and gradients, background image positioning and device-level settings for mobile, tablet and desktop. The Query Loop block pulls posts from any custom post type, which suits blogs, ecommerce sites and other content-heavy layouts.
Best for
- Designers building custom layouts in the block editor
- Developers who want clean HTML5 markup
- GeneratePress sites needing more layout flexibility
Features
Container block
Organize content into flexible rows and sections, with control over padding, margins, borders and backgrounds for each part of your layout.
Grid block with flexbox
Build responsive grid layouts using flexbox controls, so you can arrange columns and items into the structure your page needs.
Query loop block
Display posts from any custom post type and choose how they are laid out, which works well for blog archives and product listings.
Dynamic headlines and images
Headline and Image blocks can show static content or dynamic data, with typography options for text and sizing and positioning controls for images.
Buttons with SVG icons
Style buttons and headlines with your own inline SVG icons, letting you add custom icons that match your brand.
Typography controls
Pick Google or local fonts and adjust size, weight, spacing and related settings to fine-tune how your text looks.
Colors, gradients and backgrounds
Apply colors across containers, backgrounds, text and borders, add custom gradients, and set background image size and position.
Device-level responsive settings
Adjust settings separately for mobile, tablet and desktop so layouts adapt to each screen size without custom code.
GenerateBlocks Pro older versions
- 2.7.1Aug 261 fix
- 2.7.0Jul 292 new, 2 improvements
- 2.6.1Jul 12 fixes
- 2.6.0Jun 24
- 2.5.0Dec 11, 2025
- 2.5.0-alpha.1Nov 20, 2025
- 2.4.0Oct 15, 2025
- 2.4.0-rc.1Oct 9, 2025
- 2.4.0-beta.1Oct 1, 2025
- 2.3.0Sep 10, 2025
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
18 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.
Questions about GenerateBlocks Pro
Do I need the free GenerateBlocks plugin as well?
Yes. GenerateBlocks Pro builds on the GenerateBlocks plugin, so that plugin needs to be active. The Pro version then adds its extra options, such as dynamic data, templates and more styling control, on top of the core blocks.
Does it work with the GeneratePress theme?
It is built on the same principles as GeneratePress and is designed to complement that theme. Because it works inside the standard block editor, the blocks are used the same way you build any other block content.
Can I display blog posts or products in custom layouts?
Yes. The Query Loop block can pull posts from any custom post type and lets you customize how they appear. Combined with the Grid and Container blocks, you can build archive pages, featured post sections or product listings.
Will my layouts work on phones and tablets?
The blocks include device-level controls, so you can change spacing, typography and layout settings separately for mobile, tablet and desktop. This lets you adjust each design to fit smaller screens without writing CSS.
Is GenerateBlocks Pro free?
The code of GenerateBlocks Pro is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of GenerateBlocks Pro is this?
Version 2.8.0, released Oct 15, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update GenerateBlocks Pro?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of GenerateBlocks Pro automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
What does GenerateBlocks Pro need?
GenerateBlocks Pro needs Generateblocks installed and active.
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