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Advanced Block Controls (ABC) — Core Blocks Page Builder and Full Site Editing Toolkit

Enhancing core Gutenberg blocks with advanced page builder controls, eliminating the need for third-party blocks to build professional websites.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.9
Current version2.1.0
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.9
Minimum stackWP 6.4.3 · PHP 7.4.3
Directory statusactive
Last directory update14 Dec 202510mo ago
Active installations70Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 6 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Advanced Block Controls (ABC) — Core Blocks Page Builder and Full Site Editing Toolkit version 2.1.0 as active, updated 10mo ago and tested up to WordPress 6.9.

Overview

About this plugin

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Love using Core Blocks but wish they had more power to design modern websites?

Or are your custom and third-party blocks missing the design flexibility you want?

Advanced Block Controls (ABC) is an innovative Gutenberg plugin designed to address these challenges seamlessly. By introducing advanced design controls to core blocks, ABC enhances their page-building capabilities, transforming core blocks alone into a professional page builder.

Additionally, ABC extends these powerful controls to third-party and custom blocks, making it a versatile page builder solution for all your design needs.

ABC Key Features

👉 Design Responsively: Customize your layouts for up to 7 breakpoints.

👉 State Customization: Tailor your blocks for different states, like hover.

👉 Enhanced Typography: Access over 100 ready-to-use Google Fonts.

👉 3D Shadows: Add depth and dimension to your design.

👉 Device Visibility: Control block visibility across devices effortlessly.

👉 Advanced Sizing & Position: Fine-tune width, height, and placement.

👉 Advanced Layouts: Create complex designs with Flexbox and Grid.

👉 Custom CSS Values: Use variables and functions like calc() freely.

👉 Theme Presets Support: Use your theme’s preset values for colors, spacing, and sizing.

✨ Controls Manager

– A powerful interface that allows you to enable or disable controls globally or on a per-block basis, ensuring a streamlined workflow and friendly UI.

– Customize individual blocks by enabling or disabling specific controls as needed.

– Reorder controls to customize the interface according to your preferences.

⚡️ Speed & Performance

ABC ensures your site remains fast and efficient as a lightweight page builder by loading only the styles you have added and avoiding unnecessary scripts or CSS code. It is also fully compatible with any other tools or plugins you use, ensuring seamless integration into your existing workflow.

🎯 Custom Targeting

Customize controls to target specific elements within the block, particularly useful for third-party and custom blocks.

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ABC Controls Work with Both Core and Custom Blocks 😮

Advanced Block Controls (ABC) work seamlessly with both core and custom blocks, offering a versatile design solution for any WordPress site. Whether you develop your own custom blocks or use blocks provided by third-party plugins, ABC work with both! By default, styles are applied to the block container, but with our custom targeting feature, you can apply effects to any element within the block.

This flexibility makes the controls exceptionally powerful and adaptable to a wide range of design needs.

No Code Tool

ABC empowers users to create stunning designs without any coding knowledge. Our intuitive controls are designed to be user-friendly, allowing you to customize your website effortlessly. For those seeking even more advanced customization options, our Pro version includes a Custom CSS Control, offering the flexibility to implement complex styles and enhancements.

This ensures that both beginners and advanced users can achieve their design goals with ease.

Clear and Intuitive UI

Gutenberg users often struggle with the complexity of its UI, finding the options hidden and not very beginner-friendly. ABC addresses these issues head-on by offering controls that are clear, accessible, and easy to use. Simplicity is one of our core values, and we ensure that every option is straightforward, making it easier for users of all skill levels to create their dream designs effortlessly.

Comprehensive Documentation and Exceptional Support

On our website, you’ll find comprehensive documentation detailing the features of ABC, complete with multiple examples and use cases. Additionally, we offer free support to ensure you get the most out of our plugin.

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Translation Ready

ABC is fully translation-ready, ensuring that users worldwide can benefit from its powerful features in their native language. This allows for a seamless and accessible design experience, regardless of your location or language preference.

If you are a block developer, ABC will speed up your workflow 🧑‍💻🚀

Customizing the blocks you build is crucial for enhancing user experience and meeting client needs. ABC allows you to focus on developing the core features of your blocks while it handles the customization options. When you install and activate ABC, all controls are enabled for all the blocks, allowing you to tailor them to fit your specific requirements using the controls manager.

This integration ensures that you can provide advanced design options for your blocks without additional development overhead.

Unleash The Power Of CSS with The PRO Version 👑

Unlock the full potential of ABC with the PRO version, which includes a suite of advanced features designed to enhance your Gutenberg experience even further. Here are some of the key features you’ll get with ABC PRO:

  • Manage and Use CSS Variables

Import, organize, and manage your CSS variables efficiently with a powerful interface and Use them seamlessly across all control fields.

  • Export & Import Settings

Easily transfer your Controls Manager setup between sites for a faster, consistent workflow.

  • Custom CSS Pro Control

Write custom CSS for your blocks with ease. For the first time in WordPress, enjoy the power of CSS nesting, enabling you to write cleaner, more efficient, and highly organized styles.

  • CSS Transform and Transition Control

Add special effects and hover animations to your blocks, making your designs more dynamic and engaging.

  • Repeated Controls

Add up to 25 controls to customize and style nested elements within your blocks, offering unparalleled flexibility.

  • Individual Control Settings

Customize control titles and targets for each control individually, allowing for detailed and specific design adjustments.

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Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • advanced block controls
  • full site editing
  • gutenberg blocks
  • page buider
  • animation
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.9

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.9.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.9
Minimum requirementsWordPress 6.4.3 · PHP 7.4.3
Update activity14 Dec 202510mo ago

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