Ultimate Blocks is a free WordPress plugin that adds 29 custom blocks to the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg), such as Table of Contents, Tabs, Accordions, Review, How To, Call To Action and Countdown Timer. It is made by DotCamp for bloggers, affiliate marketers and content marketers who want better posts without a page builder. 25 blocks are free, and Ultimate Blocks Pro adds 4 more blocks plus extra features.
Key facts #
| What it is | A block plugin for the native WordPress block editor |
| Made by | DotCamp |
| Price | Free on WordPress.org. Pro is paid (see pricing) |
| Blocks | 29 in total: 25 free, 4 Pro (Timeline, Coupon, Image Hotspots, Summarize with AI) |
| Extensions | Visibility Control (Pro), Animation (Pro), Responsive Control, Custom CSS, plus Saved Styles (Pro) |
| Active installs | 50,000+ |
| Rating | 4.9 out of 5 from 700+ reviews on WordPress.org |
| Requirements | WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.2+ |
| Works with | Any block theme and any theme that uses the block editor |
Who Ultimate Blocks is for #
- Bloggers: add a table of contents, styled boxes, tabs and FAQs to make long posts easy to read.
- Affiliate marketers: build product reviews with star ratings and review schema, coupons, buttons and comparison tabs.
- Content marketers: add calls to action, countdowns, testimonials and social sharing to turn readers into leads.
- Agencies and freelancers: build client sites in the native block editor with one lightweight plugin instead of many single-purpose plugins. The Pro plan covers unlimited sites.
Why people use Ultimate Blocks #
- Native block editor: no page builder and no shortcodes. Blocks work like core WordPress blocks.
- Lightweight: CSS and JavaScript load only for the blocks used on a page.
- Switch blocks off: turn off any block you do not need from the settings page, so your inserter stays clean.
- Built-in schema: the Review, How To and Accordions blocks can add structured data that search engines read.
- One plugin, many blocks: one plugin replaces separate plugins for table of contents, reviews, tabs, FAQs and more.
All Ultimate Blocks blocks #
Here is every block in Ultimate Blocks, grouped by category. Click a block name to read its full guide.
| Block | What it does | Plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Content and layout | |||
| Heading (UB) | Headings with custom typography, colors and spacing. | Free | Styled section titles |
| Styled List | Lists with custom icons for each item. | Free | Feature and checklist lists |
| Styled Box | Notification, feature, number and bordered boxes. | Free | Callouts and key points |
| Divider | A styled separator line, with an optional icon (Pro). | Free | Breaking up long content |
| Icon | A single icon from the icon library, with link and style options. | Free | Visual accents |
| Expand | Hides part of your content behind a Show more link. | Free | Long text, spoilers, details |
| Tabs | Tabbed content panels, horizontal or vertical. | Free | Comparisons, product details |
| Accordions (UB) | Collapsible panels with optional FAQ schema. | Free | FAQs and long guides |
| Content Filter | Lets visitors filter a set of items with filter buttons. | Free | Portfolios, resource lists |
| Post Grid | Shows your posts in a grid or list layout. | Free | Blog archives, related posts |
| Timeline | Vertical or horizontal timelines with any blocks inside each item. | Pro | Company history, roadmaps |
| SEO, schema and AI | |||
| Table of Contents | A clickable table of contents built from your headings. | Free | Long posts and tutorials |
| Review | Product reviews with star ratings and review schema. | Free | Affiliate reviews |
| How To | Step-by-step instructions with HowTo schema. | Free | Tutorials and recipes |
| Summarize with AI | Buttons that send your post to ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini or Grok for a summary. | Pro | AI discovery and engagement |
| Engagement and conversion | |||
| Buttons (UB) | One or more buttons with icons, sizes and hover styles. | Free | Calls to action, affiliate links |
| Call To Action | A box with a headline, text and button. | Free | Sign-ups and offers |
| Countdown Timer | A countdown to a date and time. | Free | Sales, launches, events |
| Coupon | Coupon codes and deals with click to copy and expiry dates. | Pro | Affiliate coupons and deals |
| Counter | An animated number that counts up. | Free | Stats and milestones |
| Progress Bar | A horizontal or circular progress bar. | Free | Skills, goals, scores |
| Star Rating | A star rating display. | Free | Quick ratings |
| Testimonial | A customer quote with name, title and photo. | Free | Social proof |
| Social Share | Social sharing buttons for your post. | Free | More shares |
| Post On X | A quote readers can post on X in one click (formerly Click to Tweet). | Free | Shareable quotes |
| Media | |||
| Video (UB) | Videos from YouTube, Vimeo, Dailymotion, Facebook, TikTok and more, or uploaded video. | Free | Tutorials, product videos |
| Image Slider | A slider for multiple images. | Free | Galleries and showcases |
| Image Hotspots | Clickable markers on an image that open tooltips. | Pro | Product tours, diagrams |
| Image (UB) | An image with aspect ratio, scale, border and link options. | Free | Styled images |
In the block inserter, all of these blocks are in the Ultimate Blocks category. Many free blocks also get extra Pro features, such as a sticky table of contents, pros and cons for reviews, search for accordions and pagination for the post grid. See Ultimate Blocks free vs Pro.
Extensions #
Extensions add the same extra options to every Ultimate Blocks block. You find them at the bottom of the block Settings tab and can turn them on or off under Ultimate Blocks > Extensions.
- Visibility Control (Pro): show a block only to certain user roles, to logged in or logged out visitors, or between two dates.
- Animation (Pro): animate a block when it scrolls into view.
- Responsive Control: hide a block on desktop, tablet or mobile.
- Custom CSS: add CSS to a single block.
- Saved Styles (Pro): save a block design, set it as the default and reuse it.
Get started #
- Install Ultimate Blocks from your WordPress dashboard.
- Add your first block in the block editor.
- Learn the settings page to turn blocks and extensions on or off.
- Install Ultimate Blocks Pro if you need the Pro blocks and features.
Frequently asked questions #
What is Ultimate Blocks?
Ultimate Blocks is a free WordPress plugin by DotCamp that adds 29 custom blocks to the block editor, such as Table of Contents, Tabs, Review, How To and Call To Action. 25 blocks are free and 4 are in Ultimate Blocks Pro.
Is Ultimate Blocks free?
Yes. The plugin is free on WordPress.org with 25 blocks. Ultimate Blocks Pro is a paid upgrade with 4 more blocks and extra features, and every plan has a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Does Ultimate Blocks slow down my site?
Ultimate Blocks is lightweight. It loads CSS and JavaScript only for the blocks used on a page, and you can switch off blocks you do not need.
Does Ultimate Blocks work with my theme?
Yes. It works in the native WordPress block editor with block themes and with any theme that supports the block editor.
Does Ultimate Blocks add schema markup?
Yes. The Review block adds review schema, the How To block adds HowTo schema, and the Accordions block can add FAQ schema.
Who makes Ultimate Blocks?
Ultimate Blocks is made by DotCamp, the team behind WP Table Builder, Tableberg and other WordPress plugins.
