To use Ultimate Blocks, open any post or page in the WordPress block editor, click the + (Block Inserter) button and pick a block from the Ultimate Blocks category, or search for the block by name. Each block then has its own options in the block sidebar on the right.
What you need #
- WordPress 5.8 or later with the block editor (Gutenberg).
- The free Ultimate Blocks plugin, installed and active.
- Optional: Ultimate Blocks Pro for the Pro blocks and features.
Add your first block #
- Open a post or page in the WordPress block editor (Posts > Add New Post, or edit an existing post).
- Click the + (Block Inserter) button in the top left corner of the editor.
- Scroll down to the Ultimate Blocks category. It lists every Ultimate Blocks block that is switched on.
- Click a block to add it to your content.
Search for a block by name #
The fastest way to add a block is to search for it. Click the + button and type the block name in the search box, for example Table of Contents, Tabs or Review. You can also type / in an empty paragraph, then the block name, and press Enter.
Some Ultimate Blocks blocks share a name with a core WordPress block. These have (UB) in their name so you can tell them apart: Heading (UB), Buttons (UB), Accordions (UB), Video (UB) and Image (UB).
Tip: If a block does not show up in the inserter, it may be switched off. Go to Ultimate Blocks > Blocks in your WordPress admin and turn it on. See How to activate and deactivate blocks.
Change the block settings #
Select the block, then open the block sidebar on the right (click the Settings icon in the top right corner of the editor if the sidebar is closed). The sidebar has two tabs:
- Settings (gear icon): what the block does and shows. The panels here depend on the block, for example Allowed Headings in the Table of Contents block.
- Styles (half-circle icon): how the block looks. Here you usually find colors, typography, border and Dimension Settings (padding and margin).
Many blocks also have quick options in the block toolbar that appears above the block, such as alignment.
Use the extension panels #
At the bottom of the Settings tab, every Ultimate Blocks block has the same extension panels. They work the same way on every block:
- Visibility Control (Pro): show the block only to certain users, to logged in or logged out visitors, or on a schedule.
- Animation (Pro): animate the block when it comes into view.
- Responsive Control: hide the block on desktop, tablet or mobile.
- Custom CSS: add your own CSS to this block only.
- Saved Styles (Pro): save a block design and reuse it on other posts.
Find demos and docs for each block #
- Docs: every block has its own guide in the Ultimate Blocks documentation, with all settings explained. Start with What is Ultimate Blocks? for the full list of blocks.
- Live demos: each block doc links to a demo page where you can see the block on a real page.
- Settings page: the Blocks tab in Ultimate Blocks admin menu has a See Demo link for each block.
- Videos: tutorials are on the DotCamp YouTube channel.
Frequently asked questions #
Where are the Ultimate Blocks blocks in the editor?
Click the + (Block Inserter) button and scroll down to the Ultimate Blocks category. You can also type the block name in the inserter search box.
Why can I not find an Ultimate Blocks block in the inserter?
The block is probably switched off. Go to Ultimate Blocks > Blocks in your WordPress admin, turn the block on, and reload the editor.
Does Ultimate Blocks work with my theme?
Yes. Ultimate Blocks works in the native WordPress block editor with block themes and classic themes that use the block editor.
Do I need Ultimate Blocks Pro to use the blocks?
No. 25 of the 29 blocks are free. Pro adds the Timeline, Coupon, Image Hotspots and Summarize with AI blocks, plus extra features for many free blocks.
What does (UB) mean in a block name?
It marks an Ultimate Blocks block that shares its name with a core WordPress block, such as Heading (UB) or Buttons (UB), so you can tell the two apart.
