---
title: How to Install Ultimate Blocks
description: Install the free Ultimate Blocks plugin from your WordPress dashboard or from a zip file, activate it, and check the requirements (WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.2+).
url: "https://ultimateblocks.com/docs/install-ultimate-blocks/"
updated: "2026-11-07"
category: Getting Started
---

# How to Install Ultimate Blocks

You can install Ultimate Blocks for free from your WordPress dashboard: go to **Plugins > Add New Plugin**, search for **Ultimate Blocks**, click **Install Now** and then **Activate**. It takes about a minute, and the blocks appear in the block editor right away.

## What you need

- WordPress 5.8 or later.
- PHP 7.2 or later.
- An administrator account (you need permission to install plugins).

Ultimate Blocks is free on WordPress.org: [wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-blocks](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-blocks/).

## Install Ultimate Blocks from your dashboard

### Step 1: Search for Ultimate Blocks

Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to **Plugins > Add New Plugin** (called **Add New** in older WordPress versions). Type **Ultimate Blocks** in the search box and look for the plugin by DotCamp.

![](https://ultimateblocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Search-for-Ultimate-Blocks--1024x379.png)

### Step 2: Install the plugin

Click **Install Now** on the Ultimate Blocks card.

![](https://ultimateblocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Ultimate-Blocks-Installation-1.png)

### Step 3: Activate the plugin

When the installation finishes, the button changes. Click **Activate**.

![](https://ultimateblocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Activate-Ultimate-Blocks-.png)

## Install Ultimate Blocks from a zip file

Use this method if your site cannot connect to WordPress.org, or if you want to install a specific version.

1. Download the plugin zip file from [the WordPress.org plugin page](https://wordpress.org/plugins/ultimate-blocks/).
2. In your dashboard, go to **Plugins > Add New Plugin** and click **Upload Plugin** at the top.
3. Click **Choose File**, select the zip file and click **Install Now**.
4. Click **Activate Plugin**.

## After activation

The first time you activate Ultimate Blocks, a short setup wizard opens. It lets you choose which blocks to turn on and suggests other free DotCamp plugins. You can click **Skip for now** and change everything later.

All settings live in the **Ultimate Blocks** menu in your WordPress admin. The **Blocks** tab lets you turn individual blocks on or off. See [Ultimate Blocks settings page explained](https://ultimateblocks.com/docs/ultimate-blocks-settings-page/).

![](https://ultimateblocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Ultimate-Blocks-Welcome-Page-879x1024.png)

Now open any post or page in the block editor and add your first block. See [How to use Ultimate Blocks](https://ultimateblocks.com/docs/how-to-use-ultimate-blocks/).

**Want the Pro features?** Ultimate Blocks Pro is a separate plugin that you install next to the free plugin. Keep the free plugin active. See [How to install and activate Ultimate Blocks Pro](https://ultimateblocks.com/docs/how-to-install-and-activate-ultimate-blocks-pro/).

## Common problems

- **No Add New Plugin button:** your user role cannot install plugins, or your host blocks plugin installs. Ask your site administrator or host.
- **The blocks do not show in the editor:** make sure you use the block editor, not the Classic Editor plugin. Then check that the block is turned on under **Ultimate Blocks > Blocks**. See [Fix a block missing in the editor](https://ultimateblocks.com/docs/fix-block-missing-in-editor/).

## Frequently asked questions

**Is Ultimate Blocks free?**

Yes. Ultimate Blocks is free on WordPress.org with 25 blocks. Ultimate Blocks Pro is a paid add-on with 4 more blocks and extra features.

**What are the requirements for Ultimate Blocks?**

Ultimate Blocks needs WordPress 5.8 or later and PHP 7.2 or later. It works in the native WordPress block editor.

**Does Ultimate Blocks work with the Classic Editor?**

No. Ultimate Blocks adds blocks to the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg), so you need the block editor to use them.

**Do I need to keep the free plugin if I buy Pro?**

Yes. Ultimate Blocks Pro is installed alongside the free plugin, so keep both plugins active.

## Related docs

- [How to use Ultimate Blocks](https://ultimateblocks.com/docs/how-to-use-ultimate-blocks/)
- [How to install and activate Ultimate Blocks Pro](https://ultimateblocks.com/docs/how-to-install-and-activate-ultimate-blocks-pro/)
- [What is Ultimate Blocks?](https://ultimateblocks.com/docs/what-is-ultimate-blocks/)
- [Roll back to a previous version](https://ultimateblocks.com/docs/roll-back-to-a-previous-version/)