Gutenberg is the default block-based editor for WordPress that lets you build content using blocks—text, images, buttons, and more—without coding.
While it’s powerful on its own, many users enhance its capabilities by installing third-party block plugins. These addons add new blocks and layouts, improve design flexibility, templates, animations, and site performance.
Whether you’re blogging, building marketing content, or designing full pages, these addons make the editor more expressive and efficient.
Depicter
Depicter is a no-code, drag-and-drop tool that brings both marketing and visual design to Gutenberg users. It merges two core functions—marketing and visual impact tools—into a single plugin.
You can build customizable popups and slide-ins for lead capture or campaign launches, with built-in form elements, smart triggers, and sleek design. It also gives you notification bars that can display countdowns, CTAs, and announcements in a non-intrusive way.
On the design side, Depicter offers a powerful slider builder—choose from over 670 templates or start from scratch—to create sliders, hero sections, product showcases, or animated visuals. With support for both static and dynamic content, AI layout suggestions, and rich animation, you can make your site interactive and engaging, all without writing any code.
Key Features of Depicter:
- Drag-and-drop, no-code editor
- Popup builder with lead-capture forms
- Notification bar with countdowns and CTAs
- Advanced slider builder with 670+ templates
- Static and dynamic content support
- Rich animation, AI layouts, and interaction tools
- Survey and quiz elements for engagement
- Works responsively across devices
- Easily integrates into Gutenberg workflows
- All-in-one marketing and design solution
Ultimate Blocks
Ultimate Blocks is a plugin designed for the Gutenberg editor that offers content creators a rich collection of custom blocks. If you’re writing blog posts, product pages, or tutorials, these blocks—like tables of contents, review boxes, tabbed content, and countdown timers—make your content more engaging. The plugin is built to load only what you activate, so your site stays fast. It is also SEO-aware, with schema-enabled blocks to improve search engine visibility.
Key Features of Ultimate Blocks:
- 25+ specialized blocks such as tabs, reviews, timers
- Schema-ready blocks for SEO like “HowTo” and “Review”
- Modular setup lets you enable only what you need
- Lightweight and optimized for speed
- Interactive blocks like content filters and click-to-tweet
- Free version available; Pro unlocks advanced blocks
Kadence Blocks
Kadence Blocks gives Gutenberg a page-builder feel. It comes with row layouts, advanced headings, icon boxes, spacers, tabs, and more. The plugin only loads the blocks you use, keeping your site lightweight. The free version covers most needs, while the Pro version adds extras like dynamic content, custom icons, scroll animations, and design libraries.
Key Features Kadence Blocks:
- Works well with most WordPress themes
- Smart loading: CSS and scripts only load for active blocks
- Advanced row and layout controls with backgrounds and spacing
- Responsive design and typography options
- Pro features: dynamic content, scroll animations, custom fonts/icons
Stackable
Stackable turns Gutenberg into a powerful page design tool. It includes stylish blocks, ready-made layouts, advanced design controls, and smooth animations. Perfect for bloggers, agencies, and businesses, it’s designed to be both flexible and performance-friendly.
Key Features of Stackable
- 35+ flexible blocks for content and design
- Large library of ready-made sections and templates
- Page-builder–like design controls inside Gutenberg
- Lightweight and optimized for speed
- Role management and custom CSS in the Pro version
Spectra
Spectra, previously known as Ultimate Addons for Gutenberg, is a popular addon that enhances Gutenberg with advanced design blocks and starter templates. It’s simple to use, comes with fast performance, and helps you create professional-looking pages without coding.
Key Features of Spectra
- Starter templates for quick page building
- Advanced content and design blocks
- Layout navigation for easier editing
- Optimized for speed and performance
- Smooth integration with Gutenberg editor
CoBlocks
CoBlocks is a lightweight block plugin created by GoDaddy. It adds practical blocks like hero sections, forms, and responsive row layouts. The interface is clean and minimal, making it a good choice for beginners or anyone wanting simple layout control without extra complexity.
Key Features of CoBlocks
- Hero blocks, forms, and row layouts
- Simple and user-friendly design tools
- Lightweight and fast performance
- Great for beginners or non-technical users
- Focuses on essential layout elements only
GenerateBlocks
GenerateBlocks is built around performance and minimalism. Instead of dozens of blocks, it gives you only the essentials—container, grid, headline, button, and query loop—so you can design anything with complete control and no bloat.
Key Features of GenerateBlocks
- Minimal set of powerful blocks
- Extremely lightweight and performance-focused
- Full design control with containers and grids
- Works perfectly with the GeneratePress theme
- Ideal for developers and advanced users who want clean code
Otter Blocks
Otter provides a balanced mix of blocks, templates, and design tools. It’s easy to use for building pages quickly, and includes modern features like Lottie animations, Google Maps, and pre-built layouts.
Key Features of Otter Blocks
- Lottie animation block for modern visuals
- Google Maps integration
- Library of pre-designed templates
- Quick and simple page-building workflow
- Great for building interactive pages
