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Accordion Blocks vs Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks

Name: Accordion Blocks
Rating: 5 (36 reviews)

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Accordion Blocks

5.0·36reviews·10,000+installs

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	Accordion Blocks	Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks
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Description	2361 / 5000 chars47% used	2878 / 5000 chars58% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	philbuchanan	Kevin Batdorf
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Accordion Blocks

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Feature comparison between Accordion Blocks and Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks
Metric	Accordion Blocks	Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks
Rating	5.0 ★	5.0 ★
Total reviews	★ 36	8
Active installs	10,000+	100+
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Accordion Blocks

Accordion Blocks is a simple plugin that adds a Gutenberg block for adding accordion drop-downs to your pages. The accordions should blend seamlessly with your theme. However, you may want to add custom styles to your theme. Features Adds a Gutenberg block for adding accordions to your site. Supports multiple accordions with individual settings for each accordion item. Fully responsive. Support for item IDs and direct links. Supports nesting accordions. Accessible (for users requiring tabbed keyboard navigation control). Optional Features Open individual accordion items by default. Disable auto closing of accordion items. Manually close items by clicking the title again. Scroll page to title when it’s clicked open (including setting a scroll offset position). Set the HTML heading tag for the title element (h1–h6, button). Set defaults to be applied to all new accordion items or reset a specific accordion item to the defaults. Supports adding custom block styles using wp.blocks.registerBlockStyle. Output The plugin will ultimately output following HTML (simplified for this example): Title with H2 tag Content Custom CSS You can use the following CSS classes to customize the look of the accordion. .c-accordion__item {} /* The accordion item container */ .c-accordion__item.is-open {} /* is-open is added to open accordion items */ .c-accordion__item.is-read {} /* is-read is added to accordion items that have been opened at least once */ .c-accordion__title {} /* An accordion item title */ .c-accordion__title--button {} /* An accordion item title that is using a ` ` tag */ .c-accordion__title:hover {} /* To modify the style when hovering over an accordion item title */ .c-accordion__title:focus {} /* To modify the style when an accordion item title currently has broswer focus */ .c-accordion__content {} /* An accordion item content container */

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accordion item title4×1.46%
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Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks

The missing inline block CSS editor for the Gutenberg editor. Very powerful with synced patterns as well. And it pairs well with global styles. This plugin is perfect for users looking to add CSS for blocks without needing to create a child theme, or use a bloated plugin. Client safe too. CSS won’t leak outside of the block, and only valid block CSS is persisted. Star it on GitHub Follow me on Twitter @kevinbatdorf How to Every block will have a new “Pattern CSS” settings panel Open it and add any CSS. It will be scoped to the block To target the block directly, you must use the [block] selector To target any element inside the block, use the normal CSS selector Use !important to override your theme styles (use sparingly) Global Editor Access global styles under the options menu (three dots) in the top right corner of the editor Additionaly, you can open from the Pattern CSS block editor controls Features Powered by WebAssembly for fast and secure CSS parsing Smart loading. Only loads the CSS when the block is present Styles persist when changing themes Scopes styles to the block so that parent/sibling blocks are not affected It’s fast CSS is minified and optimized It’s safe. Invalid, non-spec CSS is never persisted Supports reusable (synced or not-synced) patterns See changes on the page as you make them Combines adjacent rules (to decrease size) Minifies colors and math functions to simplify according to spec Supports CSS nesting Basic Example /* Target the block directly */ [block] { background: antiquewhite; padding: 2rem; } /* Target any inner elements */ a { text-decoration-color: burlywood; text-decoration-thickness: 2px; text-decoration-style: solid !important; } a:hover { text-decoration-color: darkgoldenrod; } /* Output: */ .pcss-a1b7b016{background:#faebd7;padding:2rem}.pcss-a1b7b016 a{text-decoration-color:#deb887;text-decoration-thickness:2px;text-decoration-style:solid!important}.pcss-a1b7b016 a:hover{text-decoration-color:#b8860b} Supports Media Queries @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) { [block] { border-color: blue; } } /* Output: */ @media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){.pcss-cddaa023{border-color:#00f}} Combines Rules [block] { color: red; } .bar { color: red; } /* Output: */ .pcss-3aa0f0fc,.pcss-3aa0f0fc .bar{color:red} Fixes redundant properties [block] { padding-top: 5px; padding-left: 50px; padding-bottom: 15px; padding-right: 5px; } /* Output: */ .pcss-3aa0f0fc{padding:5px 5px 15px 50px} Supports CSS nesting [block] { padding: 1rem; a { color: red; } background: white; /* Including media queries */ @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) { background: black; color:white; } } /* Output: */ .pcss-f526bb2d{background:#fff;padding:1rem;& a{color:red}@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){&{color:#fff;background:#000}}} Check browser support for CSS nesting

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Which has better reviews, Accordion Blocks or Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks?

Accordion Blocks (5.0★, 36 reviews) and Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks (5.0★, 8 reviews) are essentially tied on rating. Look at review velocity and individual reviewer quotes — both visible on each app's detail page — to differentiate.

Should I choose Accordion Blocks or Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks?

AppRanks cannot separate these two on rating — both sit at 5.0★. Accordion Blocks does carry the larger published review base (36 vs 8). Read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Accordion Blocks or Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Accordion Blocks has the deeper published review base (36 vs 8), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Accordion Blocks typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (36 reviews). Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (8 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Accordion Blocks and Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks?

Migration support varies by app and category. Accordion Blocks and Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Accordion Blocks vs Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks

Accordion Blocks

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Which has better reviews, Accordion Blocks or Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks?

Should I choose Accordion Blocks or Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks?

Which is faster to set up, Accordion Blocks or Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks?

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Can I migrate data between Accordion Blocks and Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks?

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