WordPress Help
Official documentation, learning resources, and contributor guides collected from WordPress.org.
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The Difference Between Reusable Blocks, Block Patterns, Templates & Template Parts
This workshop will walk you through the key differences between reusable blocks, block patterns, templates and template parts. We will also shed light on when and why you need to use them. Learning outcomes Explaining the difference between reusable blocks, block patterns, templates and template parts. Identifying which block type is used for which purpose.…
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Site Tagline block
Go to the List of Blocks Use the Site Tagline block to display the tagline of the site on the page or to edit the site tagline. Note: Updating this block and saving the template will apply the changes wherever the Site Tagline is used including the browser title bar, search results and the Tagline…
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Adding a New Mobile App Locale
Follow these steps if a contributor requests their locale to be enabled in WordPress for Android or iOS apps. Validate Locale Availability Does the language set exist for the app? (iOS / Android) YES: Go to step 2 NO: Go to step 3 Is the translation complete? YES: Go to step 5 NO: Ask them…
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Team Reps
The list of the current Marketing Team Reps. What is a Marketing Team Rep? The collaboration efforts across WordPress.org are divided into teams known as the Make WordPress, MakeWP, or Community Teams. For each of the teams, team representatives can be nominated to facilitate team management, encourage others, and ensure the administrative tasks of the…
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Content block
Go to the List of Blocks Use the Content block to display the contents of a post or page. This block is a child block of the Query Loop block and helps to customize the appearance of the query loop. The option to add this block is only available in Site editor. To add a…
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Pinterest embed
Go back to the list of Blocks With the Pinterest embed block, you can embed pins, boards (a collection of pins), and Pinterest profiles into your posts and pages. You don’t need a Pinterest account to be able to use it, but only public pins, boards, and profiles can be embedded. Examples of Pinterest embeds:…
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Submit your Block Pattern to the Directory
Block Patterns are a collection of designed core blocks that can be used in posts and pages. They are building blocks to get content created faster. Eg: a subscription form, a Call-to-Action, or a Price List. Learn more on how to use Block Patterns The Block Pattern Directory has a myriad of block patterns that…
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Displaying the Comments Block
When you install a block theme, it is important to note that post comments are displayed on the front end of a website via the Comments block. In this lesson, you will learn how to locate and manage the Comments block when editing the Single Post template or creating a custom template. Objectives After completing…
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Post Date block
Go to the List of Blocks Use the Post Date block to display the publication date of a post or page. You can add this block directly to a page template in the Site Editor, such as the Single Post or Page template, to ensure a consistent layout across your site. You can also add…
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Post Tags block
Go to the List of Blocks Use the Tags block to display the posts’ tags. This block is primarily inside a single post template or nested inside a Query Loop block and helps to customize the appearance of the query loop. To add a Tags block, click the Block Inserter icon when editing the page…