Top 10 + 1 Most Interesting Gutenberg Block Plugins For WordPress

Are you looking to create your website using the new Gutenberg editor in WordPress?

Here is my list of top ten blocks for you to use to get the perfect website for your business.

When Gutenberg Editor showed up this month, it created a significant shift in how WordPress users create content on their website.

This made one team incredibly happy, as they expected it for a while, and on the other hand, it made the cons team depressed.

What is right though, and there is no drama around it, is that this editor helps create content more visually when compared to the previous one.

The pre-installed library of pre-built elements, commonly known as “blocks,” enables anyone to pick up using WordPress with much more ease than the previous version.

With Gutenberg editor, changes users make are presented in a way which is much closer to how the result will look like in the frontend. This makes it simpler for non-experts to get the desired results.

These “blocks” are consisting of pre-built elements for your website, from basic ones like the block for texts and images to more complex features such as buttons and tables.

These are also “drag and drop” based, so organizing the website outline is also way simpler than it was with the previous editor.

As you are a WordPress user, you should know the features and benefits of Gutenberg editor and start using it to create exceptional blog posts for better user experience. 

Best Block Plugins To Install For Gutenberg Editor 

Since Gutenberg Blocks come pre-installed with new, 5.0 version of WordPress, we tackled with the task of finding the top 10 plugins compatible with it, to help you out with creating a new WordPress website using this new editor.

1. Google Maps Gutenberg Block

If you are looking to add Google Maps to your website, then you should go with Google Maps Gutenberg Block. This easy-to-use plugin gets you a map on your site without having you go grey figuring out how to do it.

This is how simple it is – all you have to do is to install, activate the plugin, and then add the map to where you would like your map to be.

You can zoom the map, or add addresses. You can add one or many, and still, it will not mess up with the performance of your website for a second.

It does exactly what it says it will do, so it is no wonder that over 800 people are already actively using this block to add the map to their website. As simple as possible, get the map on your website, and let your customers find you!

2. Newsletter Form Gutenberg Block Mailchimp

The new kid on the block, Newsletter Form Gutenberg Block Mailchimp, is there to help you out with getting those much-needed emails.

This very simple-to-use plugin is perfect for those just starting, or just figuring out Gutenberg, as you can get all those addresses without breaking a sweat.

Just like the previous plugin, this plugin does exactly what is needed of it. It has the email, name and submit button labels at your disposal, as well as several status messages to present to your users while they are leaving their email for you to put to good use.

Since it showed up on the plugin market just recently, you should not judge this plugin by the number of downloads. It is for sure that that number is about to skyrocket anytime soon because there is no simpler way to collect those emails.

3. Atomic Blocks

If you are looking for collections of blocks that will take care of your website, you should head out and install Atomic Blocks. These blocks will help you get the basics for your website in no time.

In this collection, you will find all the basics you would need to set up your website and jump-start its progress. You can find blocks for testimonials, container blocks, customizable buttons that you can put anywhere, call to action buttons and so much more.

It has, as of now, over 6000 installations, which is amazing in such a short timeframe. Get them installed and get the basics done without having to stress out whatsoever.

4. CoBlocks

For those websites that require a lot of content, and rely a lot on content marketers, the CoBlocks is the solution that will make everyone’s life easier. It provides the users with content blocks which will make contributors very happy to do what they do best.

With this plugin, you can effortlessly add author blocks, enable the click to tweet, or add GIFs if you are looking to stay on top of the newest content trends.

Sharing an aspect of the content is made easy by adding Social Sharing, and you can easily add a pricing table if it is needed.

It has already a thousand active installations, and it is no wonder that so many authors rely on this plugin. Truly, as simple as possible, you can create content that enables users to interact with it. Learn more about CoBlocks.

5. FooGallery

Unlike those that rely heavily on text, some believe that a picture is worth a thousand words. This is unfortunately true for websites, especially considering the short attention span people have nowadays.

If you are looking to replace your text with pictures, the best plugin out there, at the moment, is FooGallery.

This plugin makes sure that your pictures do speak a lot, by providing you with the tools and options to present those pictures in the most flattering way possible. You can use your creative skills to do it yourself using the live preview.

It enables you to see all the changes you are making as you are making them with its super simple drag and drop builder.

Choose one out of many beautiful Gallery templates, or use a Gallery widget, to make sure you are presenting the best of the best. FooGallery already has over 100.000 users, which are using it to present their content in a more engaging way.

6. WooCommerce Blocks

For all those that are selling products through their website, the new Gutenberg editor might have fallen short of their expectations or has made them as confused as they thought they would never be.

This is why you need WooCommerce Blocks, which will help with presenting and displaying your products in your posts or pages. It provides additional functionalities to make those products organized and presented in a way that makes sense.

You can use the original “Product Block” to display products, and then, with the help of this plugin, you can filter them by category or sale status. Additionally, and most importantly, you can create a custom list of selected products that will be displayed to your customers.

Over 100.000 users are already relying on this plugin to improve their users’ experience on their website and to sell more of their product!

7. YouTube

Videos are becoming one of the most popular content on the Internet. It is no wonder, because a video conveys the message much easier than regular text, especially if something requires a demonstration.

This is why you need this YouTube plugin. With it, you can effortlessly manage and embed YouTube videos, galleries or live streams.

It offers the basic and advanced options of the YouTube player and has some useful default options that you can use to present the videos. It takes a bit to install it, and you can post videos in seconds after doing so.

It has, at the time, over 200.000 active installations, and there is a PRO version available if you need more functionalities from your YouTube videos.

8. Forminator Contact Form, Poll & Quiz Builder

Forminator Contact Form, Poll & Quiz Builder is the right plugin to use if you are looking to start a conversation with your clients, or to keep them engaged and find out their opinion on something. You can simply add the contact form block to your website.

Contact forms are one of the most critical aspects of your website. It enables your customer to talk to you about their concerns which are standing in the way for them to make a purchase on your website.

Within this plugin, it is simple to create a contact form with their pre-made form fields which you can drag and drop to create the contact us form.

Same goes for polls, which you can use to ask for your customers’ opinion on a specific subject. It has a lot of dynamic options and settings, which you can twist to create the most engaging poll ever.

If you are looking for your customers to spread the word about you and have fun while doing so, create Facebook-like quizzes, which they can easily share.

This plugin is integrated with over a thousand other apps, such as Campaign monitor, Trello or Mailchimp, and is helping over 8.000 content managers get the most out of the website.

9. Google Fonts For WordPress

When the fonts that are pre-installed do not cut it, you need more options to choose from. It would be amazing if you could choose from a wider variety of fonts, wouldn’t it?

To make this happen, you need to install Google Fonts for WordPress plugin. This plugin has its blocks, which include 877 unique fonts at your disposal.

You can use any of these, but you are not limited to a single one throughout the website. You can choose different fonts for your headlines, call to actions, or any other aspect of your copy that you need to highlight.

This plugin has about 30.000 active users that are more than happy with the choice of fonts presented to them.

10. Editor Blocks For Gutenberg

Similar to the Atomic Blocks, the Editor Blocks for Gutenberg contains additional blocks you could use to set up your website. It adds an additional ten blocks designed to improve the outline of your website.

With this editor, you can effortlessly add team members to your website, to show off the most amazing team ever, or add the brand block to display logos of your partners or important customers. You can add their testimonials with these blocks as well.

Some of the other blocks that this editor brings into the game include blocks for the wrapper, which allows adding background color or image to any other block and goes perfectly together with the hero block to create eye-catching hero section.

It has only over 1000 users so far, but with this array of functionalities, it is sure to get much more in the future.

Bonus – Ultimate Blocks (For Bloggers)

If you are a blogger or a marketer, Ultimate Blocks is the right plugin for you. This plugin will help you to write better and engaging content with Gutenberg Editor. All of the blocks are designed for bloggers and marketers.

Currently, it has more than 15 blocks. Some of the interesting blocks are Table Of Contents, Content Toggle, Tabbed Content, Review Box (Schema Enabled), Notification Box, Click To Tweet, etc.

The great thing about the plugin is, you can enable or disable individual blocks to keep your site smoother. And it’s a free plugin. You can download it from the WordPress repository.

Final Words

The new Gutenberg editor has revolutionized the way we edit the content in WordPress. Moreover, the third-party developers show a keen interest in developing the Blocks to extend the functionalities of WordPress. 

I have done my best in consolidating the best Block Plugins for Gutenberg editor, and all these add-ons are available for free in the WordPress plugin repository. 

I hope this post has introduced some great plugins for the block-based editor. Let me know, which Gutenberg extension you liked the most and wanted to install? Share your thoughts in the comment section!