Tabs Block – Responsive Gutenberg Tabs for Block Editor vs Lightbox for Gallery & Image 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

This WordPress Plugin adds a simple & lightweight Lightbox to the standard WordPress Gallery & Image Block. It detects if a post contains a Gallery or Image Block and then loads & initialize baguetteBox.js, a pure JavaScript Lightbox script without any dependencies and a modern minimal look. There is no lock in effect. It does not add a new Block Editor/Gutenberg Block and relies solo on the standard WordPress Gallery and Image Block. You can deactivate this plugin at any time and your Gallery and Image Blocks will work as they’ve done before. Just without the lightbox. Just one important thing to remember: You always have to select Link → Link to image file or Link images to media file (see screenshots below) for all of your Image & Gallery Blocks to work properly. If you choose None or Link to attachment page it will not work. But that’s fine if you don’t want the Lightbox for a specific Image or Gallery. Take a look at the YouTube video from Jakson where he reviews this plugin: Features Here are the features of baguetteBox.js: Written in pure JavaScript No dependencies (e.g. jQuery) Image captions support Responsive Supports swipe gestures Around 13 KB, 7 KB gzipped Works with Gallery Block (Default Block) Image Block (Default Block) Media and Text Block (Default Block) Gallery (Default Classic Editor Gallery) CoBlocks Gallery Collage / Masonry / Offset / Stacked Meow Gallery (+ Gallery Block) Don’t forget to select Link to → Media File for all of your Galleries & Images to work properly. Notice: At the moment, just Blocks inside a post are supported. Not Blocks in a Widget. You can make it work but have to enqueue the necessary style & script yourself. See FAQ –> How to enqueue the necessary assets (script & style) for blocks outside of posts or for block types that are not supported by default?