Title: Mortar for Bricks Builder
Author: Samir Haddad
Published: <strong>June 23, 2026</strong>
Last modified: June 23, 2026

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# Mortar for Bricks Builder

 By [Samir Haddad](https://profiles.wordpress.org/samirhp/)

[Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/mortar.1.0.0.zip)

 * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mortar/#description)
 * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mortar/#reviews)
 *  [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mortar/#installation)
 * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mortar/#developers)

 [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/mortar/)

## Description

Mortar makes building in Bricks faster and cleaner. It adds a set of focused workflow
tools to the Bricks editor, each explained with a live example, so you always know
what a tool does before you turn it on.

Generate BEM classes in bulk, expand CSS shortcuts into full code, convert smart
values, change semantic tags, and move faster through the structure panel. Everything
lives in one clean panel, and every module is optional, so you switch on only what
you need.

**Included modules**

 * **BEM Generator:** create and rename CSS classes with BEM naming in bulk, right
   from the structure panel.
 * **CSS Recipes:** type a shortcut like `@clickable-parent;` and it expands into
   full CSS.
 * **Smart Values:** press Enter to turn `--space-m` into `var(--space-m)`, and `
   var(--x) * 2` into `calc(var(--x) * 2)`.
 * **HTML Tags:** change an element’s semantic tag without leaving the structure
   panel.
 * **Style Indicators:** a coloured bar per element so you see at a glance what 
   is styled via class or via ID.
 * **Sidebar Shortcuts:** a configurable quick-insert rail for your most-used elements.
 * **Auto-Select Class:** selects the class automatically after you create or rename
   it.
 * **Export ID Styles to Class:** move ID-level styles onto the first CSS class 
   in one click.
 * **Expand Children:** expand or collapse an element’s entire subtree at once.

Every module follows the same clean settings panel, with a description and a live
example.

**Independence and trademark**

Mortar is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored
by Bricks Builder or its makers. “Bricks” is a trademark of its respective owner
and is used here only to describe compatibility.

## Screenshots

[⌊The Mortar settings panel inside the Bricks editor — every module with a description
and a live example.⌉⌊The Mortar settings panel inside the Bricks editor — every 
module with a description and a live example.⌉[

The Mortar settings panel inside the Bricks editor — every module with a description
and a live example.

[⌊BEM Generator — bulk-create and rename classes with BEM naming, right from the
structure panel.⌉⌊BEM Generator — bulk-create and rename classes with BEM naming,
right from the structure panel.⌉[

BEM Generator — bulk-create and rename classes with BEM naming, right from the structure
panel.

[⌊CSS Recipes — type a shortcut like @clickable-parent; and it expands into full
CSS.⌉⌊CSS Recipes — type a shortcut like @clickable-parent; and it expands into 
full CSS.⌉[

CSS Recipes — type a shortcut like `@clickable-parent;` and it expands into full
CSS.

[⌊Smart Values — turn --space-m into var(--space-m) with one keypress.⌉⌊Smart Values—
turn --space-m into var(--space-m) with one keypress.⌉[

Smart Values — turn `--space-m` into `var(--space-m)` with one keypress.

## Installation

 1. Upload the plugin ZIP via **Plugins  Add New  Upload Plugin**, or copy the `mortar`
    folder to `wp-content/plugins/`.
 2. Activate **Mortar** through the **Plugins** screen.
 3. Open the Bricks Builder editor — a Mortar icon appears in the top toolbar.
 4. Click it to open the settings panel and enable the modules you want.

## FAQ

### Does it require Bricks Builder?

Yes. Mortar runs only inside the Bricks Builder editor (tested with Bricks 2.x).

### Where are the settings?

Inside the Bricks editor, click the Mortar icon in the top toolbar. The panel lists
every module with a description and an example.

### Can I turn modules off?

Yes. Every module has its own toggle; save and reload to apply.

### How do updates work?

Through the WordPress Plugins screen, like any other plugin from the directory.

## Reviews

There are no reviews for this plugin.

## Contributors & Developers

“Mortar for Bricks Builder” is open source software. The following people have contributed
to this plugin.

Contributors

 *   [ Samir Haddad ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/samirhp/)

[Translate “Mortar for Bricks Builder” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/mortar)

### Interested in development?

[Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mortar/), check out
the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/mortar/), or subscribe to
the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/mortar/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/mortar/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss).

## Changelog

#### 1.0.0

 * First public release on WordPress.org.
 * Settings panel (master–detail) with a description and live example per module.
 * Modules: BEM Generator, Style Indicators, Sidebar Shortcuts, HTML Tags, Auto-
   Select Class, Export ID Styles to Class, CSS Recipes, Expand Children and Smart
   Values.
 * Accessibility: visible focus rings, ARIA labels and keyboard activation.

## Meta

 *  Version **1.0.0**
 *  Last updated **8 hours ago**
 *  Active installations **Fewer than 10**
 *  WordPress version ** 6.2 or higher **
 *  Tested up to **7.0**
 *  PHP version ** 7.4 or higher **
 * Tags
 * [bem](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/bem/)[bricks](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/bricks/)
   [css](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/css/)[page builder](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/page-builder/)
   [workflow](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/workflow/)
 *  [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/mortar/advanced/)

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## Contributors

 *   [ Samir Haddad ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/samirhp/)

## Support

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