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.
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.
Step 2: Install the plugin #
Click Install Now on the Ultimate Blocks card.
Step 3: Activate the plugin #
When the installation finishes, the button changes. Click Activate.
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.
- Download the plugin zip file from the WordPress.org plugin page.
- In your dashboard, go to Plugins > Add New Plugin and click Upload Plugin at the top.
- Click Choose File, select the zip file and click Install Now.
- 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.
Now open any post or page in the block editor and add your first block. See 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.
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.
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.
