General #
Is Guten Blocks free to use? #
Yes. All 21 blocks documented in this guide are part of the free foundation and are yours to use at no cost. Guten Blocks also offers premium patterns and AI-assisted layout generation for teams that need more.
Do I need a page builder plugin to use these blocks? #
No. Every block outputs native Gutenberg markup, so there is no shortcode mess and no page-builder lock-in. Blocks remain fully editable in the core WordPress block editor and full site editor.
Can I combine blocks into a full page layout? #
Yes. The Row block is designed to hold any combination of other blocks in responsive columns, and the three demo layouts in this guide show recommended combinations for SaaS, agency and blog/content sites.
Are the blocks mobile responsive? #
Yes, every block listed is built to adapt to tablet and mobile screen sizes automatically.
Block-Specific FAQs #
Answers below are drawn directly from each block’s demo page and feature set, grouped by the same categories used earlier in this guide.
Layout & Navigation Blocks #
Can the Header Menu block include a search icon and social links?
Yes. Alongside the logo, primary navigation links and CTA button, the Header Menu block supports an optional search icon and a row of social icons.
Can I reuse the Footer block across every page of my site?
Yes. The Footer block is designed to be saved as a reusable WordPress pattern, so its link columns, newsletter area and social icons stay consistent sitewide.
Can I nest other blocks inside the Row block?
Yes. Drop any combination of Guten Blocks inside a Row and arrange them into two, three, or more responsive columns that stack automatically on tablet and mobile.
Hero & Content Blocks #
Can the SaaS Hero block show two call-to-action buttons?
Yes. It supports a primary and secondary CTA button alongside the eyebrow badge, headline, subheading and media frame for a product shot or illustration.
Does the About Us block support an image alongside the story text?
Yes. It pairs a heading and multi-paragraph body copy with a supporting image or portrait placement, arranged in a scroll-friendly layout.
Can each card in the Feature Grid have its own background image?
Yes. Every card in the grid supports an optional background image and overlay independent of the others.
Interactive & Creative Blocks #
Does the Accordion block require custom code for its animations?
No. Panel open/close animation is powered by GSAP out of the box, and the block is fully responsive with no custom code required.
Can I reorder tabs after adding them to the Tabbed Content block?
Yes. Use the arrow buttons next to each tab title in the settings panel to move tabs left or right, and use the toolbar to add or remove tabs.
What is the Content Switcher block best used for?
It’s built for flipping between two states of content in the same space, such as Monthly vs. Yearly pricing or Before vs. After comparisons, using a pill-style toggle.
Is the Card Slider’s scrolling animated?
Yes. The card row uses scroll-linked animation as visitors scroll past it, making it a compact way to showcase services, portfolio items or content cards.
Can the Timeline block include carousel navigation?
Yes. In addition to a static numbered layout, the Timeline block supports an optional carousel presentation with next/previous arrows.
How many images can the free Gallery block display?
Up to eight images in a responsive grid layout on the free tier.
Which video platform does the Video Player block support?
YouTube embeds, presented in a clean, lightweight player frame without the visual clutter of a default embed.
Where do the Icon Box block’s icons come from?
They’re drawn from the large UXWing icon library, with full control over icon size, color and background styling.
Marketing & Trust Blocks #
Can I highlight a recommended plan in the Pricing Plans block?
Yes. One plan can be marked as “featured” or recommended so it stands out visually from the other tiers, each of which can have its own button label and feature list.
Can the Blog Post Grid filter posts by category?
Yes. It supports category filtering along with multiple animated grid layout options for posts or portfolio items.
Does the Reviews block play automatically?
Yes. It’s an auto-playing carousel designed to build social proof from client quotes and ratings without visitor interaction.
What kind of ratings can the Rating Badges block display?
Store and review ratings such as App Store, Google Play or Trustpilot scores, each with customizable badge styling.
Does the Social Banner stay visible while visitors scroll?
Yes. It’s sticky and side-mounted, so it remains in place as the page scrolls beneath it.
Can I choose which platforms appear in the Social Share Buttons block?
Yes. Platform selection is configurable, and each share button includes a helpful tooltip label on hover.
What styling options does the Button block support?
Link URL, open-in-new-tab targeting, and full visual customization including color, size and shape.
This documentation was compiled from the public demo pages at gutenblocks.com/demos, with structure and section conventions modeled on essential-blocks.com/docs. Feature details reflect what is publicly demonstrated on each block’s demo page as of the date this guide was generated.