Tabs Block – Responsive Gutenberg Tabs for Block Editor vs Form Block

Build Accessible, Responsive Tabs in the Gutenberg Block Editor Tabs Block for Gutenberg lets you add beautiful, responsive, and accessible tabbed content directly in the WordPress Block Editor no coding or external libraries required. Whether you’re building a documentation page, a product features section, or a clean tabbed layout for content organization, this plugin helps you do it quickly and natively. Why Choose BlaBlaBlocks Tabs Block? The Tabs Block plugin combines modern WordPress standards with ease of use. Built using the WordPress Interactivity API, it ensures lightweight performance, accessibility, and full compatibility with the latest versions of WordPress. Key Highlights Accessible Tabs: WCAG-compliant markup, ARIA roles, and keyboard navigation support. Zero Dependencies: No jQuery or heavy JS frameworks powered by the Interactivity API. Responsive by Default: Tabs automatically stack or scroll on smaller screens. Horizontal & Vertical Layouts: Switch between tab orientations with one click. Ready-to-Use Templates: Choose from prebuilt designs to jump-start your layout. Seamless Block Editor Integration: Looks, feels, and behaves like a native WordPress block. Key Features 1. Fully Accessible Accessibility isn’t optional — it’s built in. Tabs Block follows WCAG 2.1 guidelines and adds: ARIA attributes for screen readers. Tab focus management for keyboard users. Semantic markup that works with assistive technologies. 2. Responsive by Design No need for custom CSS or media queries. Tabs automatically adapt their layout across screen sizes: On desktop: clean horizontal tab navigation. On mobile: collapsible stacked layout or swipe-enabled scrolling. 3. Horizontal & Vertical Tabs Want sidebar-style navigation? Just toggle layout mode. You can switch between horizontal and vertical tabs at any time, perfect for documentation pages or feature lists. 4. Powered by the Interactivity API Unlike most tab plugins that rely on JavaScript frameworks, BlaBlaBlocks Tabs Block uses WordPress’s native Interactivity API. That means: Faster loading and rendering. Better Core Web Vitals scores. Seamless state management between editor and frontend. 5. Ready-to-Use Templates Save time with built-in templates. Choose from multiple tab styles (minimal, boxed, underlined, colored) and insert them with one click. 6. Works Everywhere Tabs Block is fully compatible with: Block Themes (Full Site Editing) Classic Themes using the Block Editor Reusable Blocks and Block Patterns Core blocks like Columns, Groups, and Cover How to Use the Tabs Block Step 1: Add the Tabs Block In the Block Editor, click the “+” icon to add a new block. Search for “Tabs Block”. Select it to insert into your post or page. Step 2: Choose a Layout Open the right-hand sidebar and pick from horizontal or vertical layouts. You can switch anytime. Step 3: Add Tabs and Content Add, rename, or delete tabs using the block toolbar. Each tab panel supports any block — text, images, videos, forms, etc. Step 4: Customize the Look Use the sidebar controls to adjust: Colors Typography Borders Padding and spacing Step 5: Preview Responsiveness Use the Editor’s device preview to test how your tabs behave on mobile, tablet, and desktop. Checkout out documentation for more details Customization Options Tabs Block integrates seamlessly with WordPress’s design tools, so you can: Change background and text colors using global styles. Adjust spacing, borders, and radii. Apply block style variations for a unified site look. For developers, advanced customization can be done via CSS custom properties or theme JSON overrides. Common Use Cases Product Features Tabs: Highlight product details, specifications, and reviews. Documentation Pages: Organize setup instructions and API references. FAQs: Group related questions under topic-based tabs. Pricing Comparisons: Present plan details side by side. Portfolio Showcases: Display projects or case studies by category. Integration and Compatibility Tabs Block integrates smoothly with: Core WordPress Blocks: Columns, Groups, Cover, Image, Paragraph, Buttons, etc. Full Site Editing (FSE): Works in templates and template parts. Reusable Blocks: Create once, reuse anywhere. Translation Plugins: WPML, Polylang, Loco Translate. Caching & Optimization Plugins: No conflicts with WP Rocket, LiteSpeed Cache, or Autoptimize. Troubleshooting Tabs Not Switching? Check for JavaScript errors in your browser console. Ensure WordPress 6.5 or higher is installed (Interactivity API required). Styles Not Applying? Your theme’s CSS may override tab styles. Try adding a higher specificity rule or using the block’s built-in design controls. Open Source and Free BlaBlaBlocks Tabs Block is open source under the MIT License. You can freely use, modify, and contribute to its development. Source Code: https://github.com/lubusIN/blablablocks-tabs-block Report Issues: https://github.com/lubusIN/blablablocks-tabs-block/issues Documentation: https://github.com/lubusIN/blablablocks-tabs-block/wiki

WordPress offers several (contact) form plugins, but most of them are not up-to-date anymore when it comes to creating forms. Form Block tackles this problem by utilizing the block editor’s power. It enables you to create a form effortlessly within the block editor itself, which makes the process of creating a form much more enjoyable and similar to creating other types of blocks. This innovative approach to form creation ensures that Form Block stands out from other WordPress form plugins. Note: This plugins requires the PHP extension “Document Object Model” (php-dom). Features Fully support of the block editor Built with accessibility in mind Create forms with an unlimited number of fields Select from a wide variety of field types Use a predefined form or start from scratch Store form submissions in the WordPress backend Integrated honeypot for spam protection Integrated knowledge base for field types Client-side and server-side validation Getting started Add the “Form Block” block anywhere you want to enable a form in your block editor. Select a predefined form or start from scratch. Add/Edit/Remove fields to your form as you like. You can select from input, select and textarea fields. After submission, the form data will be sent to the email address you have set in the settings. Coming soon There is much more planned for Form Block. Here is a small selection of features that are coming soon: Antispam Bee integration Custom date picker More customization options Pro version There is also a Pro version of Form Block available. It offers additional features, such as: Extended server-side validation Custom recipient(s) for each form Custom form action Upload via drag and drop Field dependencies Multi-step forms with sections Advanced functionality for accessibility You can find more information at https://formblock.pro/en/. Contribution Feel free to contribute. The code is available at GitHub. Documentation You can find the documentation for Form Block at docs.epiph.yt.