Title: Anywhere Blocks by Shortcode Author: Saiful Islam Published: August 31, 2025 Last modified: August 31, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/assets/banner-772x250.jpg?rev=3353226) ![](https://ps.w.org/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/assets/icon-256x256.png?rev=3353243) # Anywhere Blocks by Shortcode By [Saiful Islam](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codersaiful/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/anywhere-blocks-shortcode.1.0.1.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/) ## Description **Anywhere Blocks by Shortcode** is a powerful WordPress plugin that allows you to create reusable Gutenberg block templates and display them anywhere on your website using simple shortcodes. #### Key Features * **Block Template System**: Create custom block templates using the full Gutenberg editor * **Simple Shortcode Integration**: Display your block templates anywhere with `[ anbsg_block id='123']` * **Gutenberg Editor Integration**: Built-in shortcode panel in the block editor for easy copying * **Custom Post Type**: Dedicated “Block Templates” post type for organized management * **Admin Interface**: Clean admin interface with shortcode column for quick access * **Developer Friendly**: Clean, well-documented code with proper namespacing and autoloading #### How It Works 1. **Create Block Templates**: Navigate to “Block Templates” in your WordPress admin and create new templates using the Gutenberg editor 2. **Get Your Shortcode**: Copy the generated shortcode from the admin list or the editor sidebar panel 3. **Use Anywhere**: Paste the shortcode in any post, page, widget, or template file #### Shortcode Usage Basic usage: [anbsg_block id=’123′] Alternative parameters: [anbsg_block template_id=’123′] [anbsg_block post_id=’123′] #### Perfect For * **Reusable Content Blocks**: Create once, use everywhere * **Marketing Sections**: Call-to-action blocks, promotional banners * **Product Showcases**: Product grids, testimonials, feature lists * **Footer Content**: Complex footer layouts with blocks * **Widget Areas**: Advanced widget content using blocks * **Template Parts**: Reusable sections for themes and page builders #### Developer Features * **Clean Architecture**: Namespaced classes with PSR-4 autoloading * **Extensible**: Action and filter hooks for customization * **Performance Optimized**: Efficient loading and minimal resource usage * **WordPress Standards**: Follows WordPress coding standards and best practices ### Usage #### Creating Block Templates 1. Go to **Block Templates** in your WordPress admin menu 2. Click **Add New** to create a new block template 3. Use the Gutenberg editor to design your content with any blocks 4. Publish the template 5. Copy the shortcode from the list view or editor sidebar #### Using Shortcodes **In Posts/Pages:** Simply paste the shortcode in the content editor: [anbsg_block id=’123′] **In Widgets:** Add a “Custom HTML” widget and insert the shortcode. **In Template Files:** Use the `do_shortcode()` function: **In Page Builders:** Most page builders support shortcodes in their text/HTML elements. #### Editor Integration When editing a block template, you’ll see a “Shortcode” panel in the document settings sidebar. This panel: * Displays the current shortcode for the template * Includes a “Copy Shortcode” button for quick copying * Updates automatically with the post title ### Technical Details #### System Requirements * WordPress 6.2 or higher * PHP 8.0 or higher * Gutenberg editor (Block Editor) #### File Structure ``` ` ``` anywhere-blocks-shortcode/ ├── anywhere-blocks-shortcode.php (Main plugin file) ├── autoloader.php (PSR-4 autoloader) ├── app/ │ ├── base.php (Base class) │ └── functions.php (Utility functions) ├── view/ │ ├── loader.php (View loader) │ ├── cpt.php (Custom post type) │ └── shortcode.php (Shortcode handler) ├── src/ │ ├─ ─ index.js (Main JavaScript) │ └── sidebar/ (Editor sidebar components) └── build/( Compiled assets) ` #### Hooks and Filters **Actions:** * `init` – Registers custom post type * `plugins_loaded` – Initializes plugin * `enqueue_block_editor_assets` – Loads editor scripts **Filters:** * `the_content` – Processes block content * `manage_{post_type}_posts_columns`– Adds shortcode column * Template filters for custom rendering #### Developer Notes The plugin follows WordPress coding standards and uses: * Namespaced classes (` ANBS_Block_Shortcode`) * PSR-4 autoloading * Clean separation of concerns * Proper sanitization and validation * WordPress REST API compatibility ### Support For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please visit: * Plugin URI: https:// wordpress.org/plugins/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/ * Author Profile: https://profiles. wordpress.org/codersaiful/ ### Credits Developed by **Saiful Islam** (codersaiful) * Profile: https://profiles.wordpress. org/codersaiful/ * Email: codersaiful@gmail.com Special thanks to the WordPress community and Gutenberg development team. ## Screenshots * [[ * **Block Templates Admin**: Manage your block templates with easy-to-copy shortcodes * [[ * **Gutenberg Editor**: Create rich content using any Gutenberg blocks * [[ * **Shortcode Panel**: Built-in shortcode panel in the editor sidebar * [[ * **Frontend Display**: Clean rendering of block content via shortcodes ## Installation #### Automatic Installation 1. Login to your WordPress admin panel 2. Navigate to Plugins Add New 3. Search for “Anywhere Blocks by Shortcode” 4. Click “Install Now” and then “Activate” #### Manual Installation 1. Download the plugin zip file 2. Login to your WordPress admin panel 3. Navigate to Plugins Add New Upload Plugin 4. Choose the downloaded zip file and click “Install Now” 5. Activate the plugin #### From Source 1. Upload the `anywhere-blocks-shortcode` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress ## FAQ ### Can I use any Gutenberg blocks in my templates? Yes! The plugin supports all Gutenberg blocks, including core blocks, third-party blocks, and custom blocks. ### Will shortcodes work in widgets? Yes, shortcodes work in text widgets, custom HTML widgets, and most widget areas that support HTML content. ### Can I use the same template multiple times on one page? Absolutely! You can use the same shortcode multiple times on the same page without any issues. ### Does this work with page builders? Yes, most page builders (Elementor, Beaver Builder, Divi, etc.) support shortcodes in their text/HTML elements. ### Can I pass custom parameters to shortcodes? Currently, the plugin supports `id`, `template_id`, and `post_id` parameters. Additional parameters may be added in future versions. ### Is this plugin compatible with multisite? Yes, the plugin works on both single-site and multisite WordPress installations. ### Will this slow down my site? No, the plugin is optimized for performance and only loads necessary resources when needed. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Anywhere Blocks by Shortcode” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Saiful Islam ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/codersaiful/) [Translate “Anywhere Blocks by Shortcode” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/anywhere-blocks-shortcode) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.1 * Issue fixed based on Plugin Support Team feedback * Bug fixes and performance improvements #### 1.0.0 * Initial release * Block template custom post type * Shortcode rendering system * Gutenberg editor integration * Admin interface with shortcode column * Autoloader and clean architecture * WordPress 6.8 compatibility ## Meta * Version **1.0.1** * Last updated **8 months ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.8.5** * PHP version ** 8.0 or higher ** * Tags * [block template](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/block-template/)[block-editor](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/block-editor/) [shortcode](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/shortcode/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/anywhere-blocks-shortcode/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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