GenerateBlocks Platform Help
Step 1 — Gather context
If references/learnings.md exists, read it first for accumulated platform knowledge.
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What are you trying to do?
- A) Fix a broken state — blocks/CSS not rendering after an update or migration, editor slow on long pages, layout broke, styles missing on inner pages
- B) Build with blocks — Container/Grid flexbox layout, Headline/Button/Image, patterns/templates, Global Styles
- C) Use Pro/dynamic features — Dynamic Data (post meta/ACF/author/featured image), Query Loop, device visibility, shape dividers, scroll effects, asset library
- D) Customize/automate — public hooks/filters (generateblocks_dynamic_tag_output,generateblocks_dynamic_content_output), registering a custom dynamic tag (GenerateBlocks_Register_Dynamic_Tag), reading/writing block markup via the WordPress REST API
- E) Pick or compare a plan (Free / Pro Personal / Pro Professional / GeneratePress One) or weigh GenerateBlocks vs other block builders -
Free or Pro? Free (WordPress.org) ships the core blocks incl. Query Loop. Global Styles, Dynamic Data, device visibility, shape dividers, gradients, scroll effects, the asset/template library, and custom attributes are Pro.
Skip-ahead rule: if the user's prompt already contains enough context, skip to Step 2.
Step 2 — Route or answer directly
| Problem domain | Route to |
|---|---|
| Funnel strategy, page structure, builder selection across tools (Kadence/Spectra/SeedProd/Elementor…) | /sales-funnel — Run: /sales-funnel {user's original question} |
| A/B testing methodology (GenerateBlocks has no native split testing) | /sales-vwo — Run: /sales-vwo {user's original question} |
| Email sequences/automation after a form opt-in | /sales-email-marketing — Run: /sales-email-marketing {user's original question} |
| Growing the list, lead-magnet strategy | /sales-audience-growth — Run: /sales-audience-growth {user's original question} |
| WooCommerce store/checkout (GenerateBlocks builds pages, not carts) | /sales-checkout — Run: /sales-checkout {user's original question} |
| WordPress/WooCommerce funnel + upsells around the pages | /sales-cartflows — Run: /sales-cartflows {user's original question} |
| On-page/technical SEO beyond clean markup | /sales-seo — Run: /sales-seo {user's original question} |
If the question is GenerateBlocks-specific, continue to Step 3.
Step 3 — GenerateBlocks platform reference
Read references/platform-guide.md for the full platform reference — blocks/modules, pricing/plan gates, data model, integration recipes, and code examples. For the Dynamic Data filters, the custom dynamic-tag registration API, and the WordPress REST surface, read references/generateblocks-api-reference.md.
Answer the user's question using only the relevant section. Don't dump the full reference.
Step 4 — Actionable guidance
Focus on the user's specific situation.
- Performance is the whole point. GenerateBlocks emits lean, semantic markup with minimal CSS — the leanest of the major block plugins. If a site's Core Web Vitals are still poor, look at the theme, images, third-party scripts, and other plugins before blaming GenerateBlocks. Pair with GeneratePress for the lightest stack.
- The "few blocks" model is the learning curve. There are only ~9 blocks because Container + Grid compose everything — there's no dedicated "pricing table" or "testimonial" block; you build them. Users coming from Kadence/Stackable (40+ blocks) expect ready-made widgets and get confused. Frame it as primitives, not widgets; lean on patterns/templates (Pro) for a head start.
- Plan gating drives most surprises. Free covers Container/Grid/Headline/Button/Image/Query Loop. Dynamic Data, Global Styles, device visibility, shape dividers, scroll effects, custom attributes, and the asset/template library are Pro. Confirm the tier before promising a feature.
- Pro blocks/features degrade if the license lapses — like other block plugins, Pro-only styling/features can stop applying when Pro is deactivated/expired. Don't build a critical page solely on Pro-only features without testing the fallback on staging.
- Dynamic Data is the killer Pro feature. It binds Headline/Button/Image/Container content to post title, excerpt, date, post meta (incl. ACF/deeply-nested arrays), terms, author/user fields, comments count, and featured/meta/avatar images — and powers the Query Loop for blog/portfolio/CPT listings. This is what replaces a "blog grid" widget.
- The real automation surface is WordPress + PHP hooks, not a hosted API: read/write block markup through the WordPress REST API (blocks are
generateblocks/-namespaced inpost_content), filter output withgenerateblocks_dynamic_tag_output/generateblocks_dynamic_content_output/generateblocks_do_content/generateblocks_image_url, and register your own dynamic tag withGenerateBlocks_Register_Dynamic_Tag(2.0+). No outbound webhook. - GenerateBlocks 2.0 was a rewrite. Dynamic tags, the unified Query Loop, and the new Styles engine arrived in 2.0 — older tutorials (1.x "Dynamic Data" UI, separate Grid/Query) may not match the current editor.
If you discover a gotcha, workaround, or tip not covered in references/learnings.md, append it there.
Gotchas
> Best-effort from research (2026-06) — review these, especially plan-gated features and integration details that may be outdated.
- Only a handful of blocks by design. Container + Grid are layout primitives you compose into everything; there are no one-off widget blocks (pricing table, testimonial). This is intentional, but it's the #1 source of "where's the X block?" confusion.
- Dynamic Data, Global Styles, device visibility, shape dividers, scroll effects, custom attributes, and the pattern/asset library are Pro. The free plugin is core blocks + Query Loop only.
- Pro features can degrade when the license lapses/deactivates — Pro-only styling/features may stop applying. Test fallbacks on staging before relying on them on a live page.
- GenerateBlocks 2.0 is a major rewrite (dynamic tags, unified Query Loop, new Styles engine). Pre-2.0 tutorials and the old Dynamic Data UI can mislead — confirm the version.
- No hosted REST API, no outbound webhook, no Zapier app. It's a WordPress plugin: automate via the WordPress core REST API (block markup in
post_content) and PHP hooks/filters. Form leads exit through whatever form plugin you pair with it. - No native A/B testing, heatmaps, or analytics. GenerateBlocks builds pages; measurement needs a separate tool (VWO, Microsoft Clarity).
- Migrating/bulk-importing pages can leave stale CSS. Block CSS is generated per page; after a migration or mass update, regenerate assets and clear page/object/CDN cache or inner pages render unstyled.
Related skills
/sales-funnel— Funnel strategy, page structure, and builder selection across tools (Kadence Blocks, Spectra, SeedProd, Elementor, ClickFunnels, Leadpages)/sales-kadence— A Gutenberg block plugin with 40+ ready-made blocks and a design system — compare blocks, performance, plan gates, and developer hooks vs GenerateBlocks' minimalist model/sales-spectra— Another Gutenberg-native block plugin (by Brainstorm Force) — the closest design-flexibility rival; compare DOM output, Dynamic Content, and hooks/sales-stackable— A design-focused Gutenberg-native block plugin (by Gambit Technologies) with 42 ready-made blocks and a Global Design System — the breadth/design contrast to GenerateBlocks' few primitives/sales-seedprod— A WordPress page/landing-page builder plugin (non-Gutenberg alternative with Theme Builder + coming-soon pages)/sales-cartflows— WordPress/WooCommerce funnel + checkout/upsells around the pages GenerateBlocks builds/sales-vwo— A/B testing and heatmap methodology GenerateBlocks lacks natively/sales-audience-growth— Growing an email list (lead magnets, opt-in strategy) behind a form/sales-email-marketing— Email sequences to run after a form captures the lead/sales-do— Not sure which skill to use? The router matches any sales objective to the right skill. Install:npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-do -a claude-code
Examples
Example 1: Register a custom dynamic tag and filter its output
User: "How do I extend GenerateBlocks in code — add my own dynamic tag and tweak what a dynamic tag outputs?"
Approach: GenerateBlocks has no hosted REST API; it's extended through WordPress-style PHP. Register a custom tag (2.0+) by instantiating GenerateBlocks_Register_Dynamic_Tag inside an init action with a config array (title, tag, type, supports, return callback); the callback returns through GenerateBlocks_Dynamic_Tag_Callbacks::output(). To modify existing output, filter generateblocks_dynamic_tag_output (or generateblocks_dynamic_content_output for legacy 1.x). Pull the exact array shape, callback signature, and a code snippet from references/generateblocks-api-reference.md.
Example 2: Build a blog/portfolio listing that pulls custom fields
User: "I want a grid of my custom post type that shows a custom-field price and the featured image — what do I need?"
Approach: Use the Query Loop block to pull the CPT, and Dynamic Data (Pro) to bind a Headline to the post title, another to the post-meta/ACF field, and the Image block to the featured image. Dynamic Data lives on the Headline/Button/Image/Container blocks and can read deeply-nested post meta. Query Loop is free; Dynamic Data binding is Pro — confirm the tier. See references/platform-guide.md (Dynamic Data + Query Loop recipe).
Example 3: Which plan unlocks Dynamic Data, and how many sites?
User: "Which GenerateBlocks plan do I need for Dynamic Data and Global Styles, and how many sites does each cover?"
Approach: Dynamic Data, Global Styles, device visibility, shape dividers, scroll effects, and the asset/template library are Pro — not in the free plugin. Pro Personal (~$59/yr) covers 1 site; Pro Professional (~$99/yr) covers up to 500 sites; GeneratePress One (~$149/yr) bundles GP Premium + GenerateBlocks Pro + GenerateCloud. Warn that pricing is best-effort/annual/intro-rated and Pro-only features degrade if the license lapses. Verify current tiers in references/platform-guide.md.
Troubleshooting
Blocks or styles render broken after an update or migration
Symptom: Pages look unstyled or layouts collapse after updating GenerateBlocks, GeneratePress, or migrating the site.
Cause: GenerateBlocks generates block CSS per page; after a bulk change the cached CSS can be stale, or a 2.0 rewrite changed the markup/Styles engine.
Solution: Update GenerateBlocks and GenerateBlocks Pro together to the latest version; clear page/object cache and CDN; re-save a affected page to regenerate its CSS. On 1.x→2.0 jumps, test on staging first — the Styles engine and dynamic tags changed.
The editor is slow or sluggish on long pages
Symptom: The block editor lags when editing long pages with many GenerateBlocks blocks.
Cause: Editor-side rendering overhead on very long documents (compounded by other heavy editor plugins).
Solution: Split very long pages; deactivate unrelated heavy editor plugins to isolate the conflict; keep GenerateBlocks/Pro updated. The front-end output stays lean even when the editor is heavy — they're separate concerns.
A Pro block/feature stopped working ("fallback" styling)
Symptom: A page built with Dynamic Data, Global Styles, or other Pro features lost its styling/behavior.
Cause: GenerateBlocks Pro is deactivated, expired, or the license isn't active on that site.
Solution: Reactivate/renew GenerateBlocks Pro and confirm the license is applied to this site (Pro Personal = 1 site only). Avoid building a critical live page solely on Pro-only features without a tested fallback.
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