Tabs Block – Responsive Gutenberg Tabs for Block Editor
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
Mocursor Smart TOC
Mocursor Smart TOC is a lightweight, feature-packed Gutenberg block that automatically generates a linked table of contents from the headings in your posts and pages. Simply drop it into your content — it just works. Also available as a [mctoc] shortcode for classic editor users. The block is fully dynamic, accessible, lightweight, and theme-aware. It uses WordPress design tokens and CSS custom properties so it inherits your theme’s colors, fonts, and spacing automatically. Shortcode Support The Mocursor Smart TOC block is also available as a [mctoc] shortcode for use in the classic editor, widgets, or theme templates. Basic usage: [mctoc] With options: [mctoc title="On This Page" include_h2="true" include_h3="true" include_h4="false" numbering="nested" collapsed="true" sticky="true" offset="100" skip="1" exclude_headings="Related Posts,Comments" back_to_top="true" align="right" justify=""] Available shortcode attributes: title — TOC heading text (default: “Table of Contents”) include_h2 — Include H2 headings: “true” or “false” (default: “true”) include_h3 — Include H3 headings: “true” or “false” (default: “true”) include_h4 — Include H4 headings: “true” or “false” (default: “true”) exclude_headings — Comma-separated heading texts to exclude numbering — Numbering style: “none”, “decimal”, or “nested” (default: “none”) collapsed — Start collapsed: “true” or “false” (default: “false”) sticky — Enable sticky mode: “true” or “false” (default: “false”) offset — Scroll offset in pixels for fixed headers (default: 80) skip — Number of headings to skip from the start (default: 0) back_to_top — Show “Back to Top” link: “true” or “false” (default: “false”) align — Floating block alignment: “left”, “center”, or “right”. Left/right allow nearby content to wrap beside the TOC. justify — No-wrap TOC position: “left”, “center”, or “right”. Surrounding content stays above and below the TOC. Ideal Use Cases Mocursor Smart TOC is perfect for: Long-form blog posts — Help readers navigate 2,000+ word articles with ease. Documentation and knowledge bases — Technical docs, how-to guides, and reference pages. Online courses and tutorials — Give learners a clear roadmap of every lesson section. Legal, policy, and compliance pages — Terms of service, privacy policies, and similar documents. Product and feature pages — Long product descriptions with multiple sections. Recipe and travel blogs — Readers can jump to the section they care about. Wiki-style internal sites — Any WordPress site used as an internal wiki or resource library. Accessibility-focused sites — The TOC gives keyboard and screen reader users a reliable way to navigate. Classic editor users — The shortcode works perfectly in the classic editor. Why Choose Mocursor Smart TOC? Zero configuration needed — Drop the block in and it works immediately. 100% Gutenberg-native + Shortcode — Built as a real Gutenberg block with a classic shortcode fallback. Dynamic and always up to date — Server-rendered, always matches the current content. Incredibly lightweight — No JavaScript frameworks. Pure vanilla JS for all interactivity. Deeply customizable — Rich inspector controls for heading levels, numbering, collapsibility, sticky mode, and more. Accessible by default — Proper ARIA attributes, keyboard navigation, semantic HTML, and focus management. Theme-aware — Uses WordPress design tokens and CSS custom properties. No lock-in — Deactivate the plugin and your content is untouched. Privacy-friendly — No external requests, no tracking, no analytics, no cookies. Open source — Licensed under GPLv2. Block Features Automatic heading detection for H2, H3, and H4 Heading level filtering with individual checkboxes Exclude specific headings by text Skip first N headings option Three numbering styles: None, Decimal, Nested Collapsible TOC with configurable default state Smooth scrolling with configurable offset Active heading highlight via IntersectionObserver Back to Top link Sticky mode Live editor preview Full block editor design controls (colors, typography, spacing, borders) Left, center, and right floating alignment using native block controls Left, center, and right no-wrap justification for positioning without shifting surrounding content beside the TOC Shortcode support with full attribute control How to Use Method 1: Block Editor Install and activate the plugin. Open any post or page in the block editor. Click the block inserter (+), search for “Mocursor Smart TOC”, and insert the block. For a floating layout where text can wrap beside the TOC, use the block toolbar alignment (left, center, or right). For positioning without text wrapping, open Layout → Justify TOC (No Text Wrap) and choose Left, Center, or Right. Publish — the TOC renders with smooth scrolling and active heading tracking. Method 2: Shortcode In any post, page, or widget, type [mctoc]. Optionally use floating alignment: [mctoc title="Contents" numbering="decimal" align="left"]. Or use no-wrap positioning: [mctoc title="Contents" numbering="decimal" justify="right"]. Method 3: PHP Template Tips: Place the TOC inside a Group block with a max-width for a contained look. Enable sticky mode for sidebar layouts. Use the shortcode in classic editor widgets or template files.
