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Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)

wordpress.orgWebsite builders

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Oct 2026; it is registered on GitHub and WordPress.org and has been in the index since 29 Jun 2026. How this is checked

Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) is a free WordPress plugin that enables users to create, edit, and display custom content blocks in sidebars or within posts using widgets or shortcodes. It supports WYSIWYG editing and role-based access.

Inferred · not functionally tested

FreeWebEmbeddableCloud-managed
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Overview

5 features

Purpose: Allowing WordPress users to easily manage and display custom content blocks in widget areas or posts.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: WordPress site owners

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable, cloud_managed

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Record sources: wordpress.org · github.com · wordpress.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) is a Website builders project. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on allowing WordPress users to easily manage and display custom content blocks in widget areas or posts. Inferred · not functionally tested: It is built as a consumer product for wordPress site owners. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: It ships for the web and embeddable surfaces.

It is developed by Johan van der Wijk, and it first shipped in 2010. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 5 catalogued features are WYSIWYG editor, sidebar widget, and shortcode support. The interface is available in 4 languages, including English, Gujarati, and Russian.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • WYSIWYG editor
  • Sidebar widget
  • Shortcode support
  • Featured image
  • Role-based editing

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
content-blockssidebar-widgetshortcode-plugin

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BrowserEmbeddableCloud-managed

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Frequently asked questions about Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)

What is Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) focuses on allowing WordPress users to easily manage and display custom content blocks in widget areas or posts. It is catalogued under Website builders on PulseGate.
Who is Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) is a consumer product built for wordPress site owners.
Is Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) free?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) is free to use.
What platforms does Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 8 Oct 2026.
What are alternatives to Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Widget Content Blocks, Custom Content Blocks, and Custom Post Type Widget Blocks.Widget Content BlocksCustom Content BlocksCustom Post Type Widget Blocks
Who develops Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget)?
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) is developed by Johan van der Wijk.
How long has Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) been around?
Content Blocks (Custom Post Widget) first shipped in 2010.

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