Grids vs Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE

👉 For more information about the plugin, visit the documentation website. A layout builder is a tool that helps you creating visual structures in your page, from a simple layout made by adjacent columns, to more complex compositions. Grids is entirely based on the WordPress block editor, which means that you’ll be able to use it together with the myriad of content blocks that developers and designers from all around the World are creating. With Grids, we’re bringing a visual structure to the content written with the WordPress Block Editor. 👉 Sections & areas A Section is a portion of the page that aims at being visually distinct from the rest of the content. Sections are usually top-level blocks that you add one after the other; the sequence of sections is what makes your page layout. Each Section that you create is composed by several different Areas. In their most basic form, you can think of Areas as columns, which are nothing else than containers for content blocks. For more elaborated compositions, the Grid Designer allows you to create exactly the grid structure you want within the boundaries of a Section, by using CSS Grid. 👉 Want to know more? Read the plugin documentation! 👉 https://justevolve.it/grids/documentation/ 👉 Still struggling? That may depend on one of the known issues 👉 https://justevolve.it/grids/documentation/known-issues/ 👉 1.3.12 FIX: Prevented admin assets from being enqueued on the frontend. 👉 1.3.11 FIX: Message regarding translations being loaded too early FIX: Styles and scripts correctly load in the editor iframe FIX: Compatibility with WordPress 6.9 👉 1.3.10 FIX: Compatibility issues with WordPress 6.4 👉 1.3.9 FIX: Security fix. 👉 1.3.8 FIX: Fixed display settings functionality for sections and areas. 👉 1.3.7 FIX: Fixed a fallback variable issue for Sections and Areas background. 👉 1.3.6 FIX: Fixed an issue with the margins, paddings association on different media queries. FIX: Fixed background repeat and position default behavior on frontend. 👉 1.3.4 & 1.3.5 FIX: Synced row dimension logic on frontend/backend: empty rows will collapse also on the Block Editor screen. 👉 1.3.3 FIX: Fixed 500 error that occurred when using wide-aligned sections. 👉 1.3.2 FIX: Changed the grid column declaration to minmax(0,1fr) in order to prevent grid blowout. FIX: Fixed nested sections issues. 👉 1.3.1 FIX: Reverted row dimension logic: in Sections created with the advanced editor, empty rows will collapse. 👉 1.3.0 ENHANCEMENT: Added compatibility with the Full Site Editor. ENHANCEMENT: Enhanced compatibility with single page application websites. FIX: Fixed style being applied to nested sections. Updated compatibility to WordPress 5.9. POSSIBLY BREAKING CHANGES: In this version, we have removed the global page setting that allowed for the editor area to be wider when editing a page with the Block Editor. We feel that this should be better handled by the theme itself, especially if it supports the Full Site Editing mode. We have also removed the global page setting that determined the horizontal gutter between areas. This is now handled individually by Section blocks (look for Gap settings). As before, both horizontal and vertical gaps are subject to media queries. We have removed the grids-s-$section_id and grids-a-$area_id classes from their respective elements, since they were no longer needed to generate the element’s style. If you need to specifically identify a section or area, you can use their custom class/anchor controls provided by the Block Editor. 👉 1.2.28 ENHANCEMENT: Added the ability to specify the types of blocks allowed in content areas of a section through the grids/area filter. ENHANCEMENT: Added the ability to specify the size units used in Grids, as well as the default size unit suggested by the editor, through the grids/general filter. FIX: Removed unwanted log to console. Updated compatibility to WordPress 5.7. 👉 1.2.27 FIX: Fixed an issue that occurred when editing custom-created sections and affected previously created areas. FIX: Fixed an issue that prevented post meta to be saved when using Grids with a Custom Post Type. 👉 1.2.26 FIX: Added compatibility with WordPress 5.6 and the latest version of the Gutenberg plugin. 👉 1.2.25 FIX: Minor backend UI fix. FIX: Fixed the dimensioning of blocks in content areas on frontend. 👉 1.2.24 Enhanced support for AJAX-powered content pages. 👉 1.2.23 FIX: Fixed React warnings and errors that occurred when the SCRIPT_DEBUG constant was set to true. FIX: Fixed section styling when in preview mode. FIX: Removed double scrollbar when dragging areas. 👉 1.2.22 FIX: Increased compatibility with WordPress 5.4. 👉 1.2.21 FIX: Fixed a bug that caused section IDs not to be rendered in the page markup. 👉 1.2.20 FIX: Fixed compatibility with Gutenberg 7.3. 👉 1.2.19 FIX: Fixed blocks toolbar issue. 👉 1.2.18 FIX: Fixed reusable block functionality on Sections. FIX: Various minor UI tweaks. FIX: Minor bugs. 👉 1.2.17 FIX: Fixed compatibility with Gutenberg 7.2. FIX: Minor UI tweaks. 👉 1.2.16 FIX: Fixed grid display issues on Internet Explorer 11. Thanks to @amddtim for providing the fixes. 👉 1.2.15 Improved the visualization of units in spacing controls. Added an option to expand the editor width. 👉 1.2.14 FIX: Fixed compatibility with WordPress 5.3. 👉 1.2.13 FIX: Fixed a z-index issue for the area selection highlight. FIX: Fixed an issue that prevented the correct display of duplicated sections. 👉 1.2.12 FIX: Improved the editing of blocks in two vertical adjacent areas in an advanced grid. FIX: Fixed an area width display issue in the block preview. 👉 1.2.11 Added visual feedback to elements when using dimension controls. FIX: Fixed a regression that prevented the correct use of vertical align in Areas. 👉 1.2.10 FIX: Fixed a bug that prevented Sections to be saved correctly when they have an anchor specified. FIX: Minor UI tweaks. 👉 1.2.9 Added anchor support to Sections: you can now add IDs to Section elements on frontend. Various UI tweaks to highlight the grid structure and rendering. Removed the Section block from the Grids section, and made available in the Layout blocks section. Changed the Section and Area block icons to match the plugin brand. FIX: First block selection after inserting a Section in page. FIX: Minor bugs. 👉 1.2.8 FIX: Style alignment for areas when duplicating sections in the Block Editor. 👉 1.2.7 FIX: Restore block insertion mode for newly created areas when using the Gutenberg plugin. FIX: Compatibility fixes with Gutenberg 5.9.0. 👉 1.2.6 FIX: Behavior of content areas when adding lateral spacing. 👉 1.2.5 Added a new “Stretch” option for backgrounds on sections with “wide” alignment. FIX: Minor bugs. 👉 1.2.4 Submitted Grids to the Blocks directory on WordPress.org. Include JS and SCSS source files. 👉 1.2.3 FIX: Fixed an issue that prevented to properly visualize the Block Inserter when the z-index of an area had been tweaked. FIX: Fixed an issue that could cause multiple areas to be added to a section, without using the Grid Designer component. FIX: Minor bug fixes. 👉 1.2.2 FIX: Fixed an issue that prevented custom accent colors to work as intended on the Twenty Nineteen default theme. 👉 1.2.1 FIX: Minor visual tweaks. FIX: Editing of sections composed with the Grid Designer. 👉 1.2 NEW FEATURE: Added page-wide gutter control. ENHANCEMENT: Grid Designer is now available when editing a section, and areas can be rearranged. FIX: CSS style for grids not displaying in loops. FIX: Sections can now be used as reusable blocks. FIX: Minor bugs. 👉 1.1.1 FIX: Translation support. FIX: Issue with blocks toolbar. 👉 1.1.0 NEW FEATURE: Grid Designer. FIX: Translation support. FIX: Minor bugs. 👉 1.0.0 Initial public release.

Otter is a Gutenberg Blocks page builder plugin that adds extra functionality to the WordPress Block Editor (also known as Gutenberg) for a better page-building experience without the need for traditional page builders like Elementor and Divi. Quick Links 🔗 Do you want to see Otter blocks in action before installing? SEE OTTER BLOCKS DEMO New to the Gutenberg Blocks ecosystem? Check out our article on GUTENBERG EXPLAINED Need any help with setup? Checkout our DOCUMENTATION Interested in Otter Pro? Here are more details about OTTER PRO With Otter Blocks, You Get Access To 20+ extra blocks for Gutenberg Collection of Patterns Full-page Templates Visibility Conditions Custom CSS Animations Dynamic Content and more For all blocks including third-party blocks present on your website. The Custom CSS block feature makes it possible to directly customize the CSS properties of any Gutenberg block on the page, while the Animation feature makes it quick and easy to add animations to any block to enhance the appeal of your different page blocks and sections. With the Visibility Conditions feature by Otter, you can set which conditions should be met for your chosen blocks to be displayed on the page. Patterns Library, contains a range of different elements in a variety of styles to help you build great pages. All of your website’s most important areas are covered: headers, testimonials, pricing tables, sections, and more. Checkout a quick overview of Otter Blocks How Can Otter’s Gutenberg Blocks Help You? 🤔 A WordPress Gutenberg Blocks Plugin Otter adds 26+ amazing and useful blocks to make page building in Gutenberg a breeze! More than just blocks, you need advanced customization options to give you control over style and appearance. With Otter, you’ve got it all. Every block has customization support to help you style your site according to your vision: Color controls for primary, accents, and backgrounds. Animation backing, bouncing, fading, flipping, rotating, sliding, rolling, light speed, and more at the click of a button. Typography controls from spacing to font choice. Mobile Responsiveness of Otter Blocks Create mobile-friendly designs with Otter’s built-in responsive settings. Each block can be tweaked to provide a consistent experience for mobile, tablet, and desktop. A WordPress Gutenberg Block Conditions Plugin Want to show certain blocks only when a user is Logged in or Logged Out? How about if they’re a customer of your store versus an editor for your blog or any other user role? With the Gutenberg Block Conditions feature available in Otter, it’s possible. Upgrade to the PRO version of Otter to unleash the power of more block conditions such as: URL Query String Date Range Day of the Week Time of the Day WooCommerce Products in Cart WooCommerce Total Spent WooCommerce Cart Total WooCommerce Categories WooCommerce Tags WooCommerce Attributes Cookie-based And more A WordPress Gutenberg Blocks Animation Plugin WOW, your website visitors with amazing animations that can be added to any block on the page. With over 50+ animations available to choose from; Otter makes it possible to add some extra flare to any post or page on your website A WordPress Gutenberg Popup Plugin Popups are one of the oldest lead-capturing and notice-conveying techniques on the web. With the Gutenberg Popup Block available in Otter, you can create popups made from any other block available in Gutenberg! Fine-tune your popups by setting when they should appear and how they can be closed. With our popup block, you gain access to multiple triggers such as on load, on exit, on anchor click, and on scroll. Additionally, you can design your popup with custom overlays to align with your brand identity and capture more attention. Check live demo Global Defaults for Otter’s Blocks Tired of always having to set the same options every time you add a block to the page? With Otter, you can set the default configuration for some of the most commonly used blocks like the Section Block, Icon Block, Advanced Heading, and more. Blocks Available in Otter: Accordion Gutenberg Block [FREE] Use this block to create vertically stacked lists of content that can be revealed or hidden with the click of a button; more commonly known as Accordions. Check live demo Advanced Heading Gutenberg Block [FREE] The heading block you didn’t know you needed. 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Check live demo Icon Gutenberg Block [FREE] Display any icon from Font Awesome or our own list of custom icons anywhere on the page. Change colors, add borders, and couple with other blocks to enhance the look of your page. Check live demo Lottie Animation Gutenberg Block [FREE] Have you heard about Lottie? Awesome! With Otter’s Lottie Animation Gutenberg Block, you can display Lottie animations anywhere in Gutenberg. Check live demo Maps Gutenberg Block [FREE] Choose between either an Open Street Map or Google Maps block and create markers for your points of interest for your website visitors. Our Maps block helps you customize the map experience right down to the color and description of the markers, search for places by name or coordinates, add and remove map controls, or change the size and style of the maps with a few clicks. Check live demo Progress Bar Block [FREE] Show your progress with a beautiful Progress Bar block. Check live demo Posts Gutenberg Block [FREE] Use this block to insert items from posts, pages, and custom post types into the current page being edited. The Posts block allows displaying a certain number of posts on different pages. Customizations available for this block cover areas such as styles, post types, settings, designs, and layout. Product Review Gutenberg Block [FREE] Blogging about a product you love? Or maybe you run a review website? Use this block to create a review table for the item and list its features, pros and cons as well as optional buy links. Check live demo Popup Gutenberg Block [FREE] Create stunning popups and fine-tune when they should appear and how they can be closed. Check live demo Slider Gutenberg Block [FREE] Use this Gutenberg block to create image sliders on any Gutenberg page. Settings include slider height, delay, slides per page, autoplay, and more. Check live demo Section Gutenberg Block [FREE] A column block on steroids! 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Business Hours Gutenberg Block [PRO] Create a beautifully styled Business Hours table and fine-tune its settings until it’s perfect. Live Search [PRO] The Live Search feature enhances the core block Search by adding two additional attributes ( isLive and postTypes ) that can be set inside the inspector under the Live Search panel. Modal [PRO] Implement modal dialogs for an interactive experience, displaying forms, content, or announcements directly within the page layout. Review Comparision Table [PRO] Get ready to impress your readers with Otter’s “Review Comparison Table” block. Effortlessly create professional-looking product comparison tables for your blog or website. We’re constantly adding new Gutenberg Blocks to Otter to assist in your website page building. Feel free to tell us what we’re missing on our Support Forum! Some other blocks include: Ready to Import Patterns & Full-page Templates in Otter: Easily launch your site with our customizable patterns and full-page WordPress templates. Import ready-made designs with just one click and get started in no time. Service Patterns Organize your services clearly with sections that keep your page tidy while offering detailed information on demand. Check live demo Testimonial Patterns Organize your services clearly with sections that keep your page tidy while offering detailed information on demand. Check live demo Pricing Patterns Tailor your pricing tables with versatile layout patterns that enhance readability and appeal, suitable for any business model. Check live demo Features Section Patterns Detail the features of your products or services using clean, organized layouts that make complex information easy to digest. Check live demo Call-to-action Section Patterns Drive conversions with compelling call-to-action sections, designed to grab attention and motivate immediate responses. Check live demo 📌 Check a live demo of all the patterns available by clicking here. 📌 Check a live demo of all the Full-page templates available by clicking here. Get More Options in Otter Pro 🤩 WooCommerce Builder Blocks Build custom Single Product Pages using WooCommerce Builder Blocks by Otter. All the new features are designed to maximize your conversion rate and bring more improvements. With Otter Pro, you get a lot more features, including: Add to Cart Block Business Hours Block Modal Block Product Review Comparison Block Live Search Block Pro Add-ons for Free Blocks More Dynamic Content options More Visibility Conditions options More Patterns & Full-page templates and more! You can try a live demo of Otter Blocks – no setup required. Click here to try it out. Who is Otter For? 👀 Anyone looking to bring out the best features of the new Gutenberg Editor with useful and easy-to-use Gutenberg blocks. Anyone thinking of moving away from traditional page builders like Elementor and Divi Builder in favor of the new Gutenberg Block Editor. Anyone trying to build quick Gutenberg pages in record time. Anyone trying to hide/show Gutenberg blocks based on conditions like user logged in/out status. Anyone trying to add animations to Gutenberg blocks. Let’s See Some Use Cases 🚀 Otter opens up a world of opportunities! Discover how different audience segments can make the most of it: Travel Bloggers: Enhance your travel blog with captivating maps using Otter’s Maps and Google Maps blocks to showcase your journeys to the world. Non-Profit Organizations: Engage your audience and promote your cause with Otter’s Circle Counter and Testimonial blocks to share inspiring success stories. Restaurant Owners: Showcase your restaurant’s menus and gather reservations easily with Otter’s Flip Card and Form blocks for a mouth-watering online presence. Tech Product Reviewers: Present detailed product reviews with Otter’s Product Review, making your content informative and captivating. Bloggers: Enhance your blog posts with Sharing Icons, creating easy sharing options for your readers. Use Slider to display image galleries and engage your audience. Content Creators and Digital Product Sellers: Stripe checkout gutenberg block offers a convenient way to sell digital products, such as e-books, online courses, software licenses, or digital artwork, without the need to set up a full-fledged online store. By integrating this block, you can provide a streamlined and secure checkout experience to customers. Product Reviewers: Create informative and attractive product review comparisons with a Review Comparison Table, helping users make informed decisions. Restaurant Owners: Display your business hours in a stylish format using Business Hours blocks, making it easy for customers to find you. Online Directories: Websites offering directories, listings, or extensive content where live search simplifies content access. Support 🤝 We’re here to help. Feel free to open a new thread on the Support Forum. Documentation 📚 Discover how to make the most of Otter Blocks with our detailed and user-friendly documentation. Become a Contributor 💁‍♂️ Otter Blocks is an open-source project, and we welcome contributors to be part of our vibrant community! Help us improve the plugin and make it even better – GitHub Link Useful Resources 📌 Read more about WordPress on our blog. Interested in our other plugins? Take a look here. Get the most out of Otter Blocks with our helpful YouTube Tutorials Playlist. The plugin is relying on the service behind api.themeisle.com for accessing the patterns list, AI prompts and Onboarding. 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