Business · Gutenberg
FAQ Section block for WordPress
Complete FAQ landing-page section with styled section header, inline accordion items, multiple layout variants, and a bottom contact CTA. Different from FAQ Schema (SEO) and FAQ Categories (search UI).
Get Blockenberg
Free Gutenberg block in Blockenberg. The inspector controls and front-end behavior on this page come from this block’s source, not a shared stub.
What it actually does
Complete FAQ landing-page section with styled section header, inline accordion items, multiple layout variants, and a bottom contact CTA. Different from FAQ Schema (SEO) and FAQ Categories (search UI).
Inspector panels on this block: Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Layout” options: Centered, Split (header left), Two columns; “Icon Style” options: Chevron ▾, Plus +/−, Arrow →.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Business → search “FAQ Section” (block name `blockenberg/faq-section` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use FAQ Section block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “FAQ Section”, insert it. Category: Business.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Layout. Set “Icon Style”, “Show Eyebrow”, “Show Subtext”, “Show Dividers”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts. The block editor preview may not run the same view script.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Layout | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Centered; Split (header left); Two columns. block.json default: centered. Saved as `layout`. |
| Icon Style | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Chevron ▾; Plus +/−; Arrow →. block.json default: chevron. Saved as `iconType`. |
| Show Eyebrow | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showEyebrow`. |
| Show Subtext | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSubtext`. |
| Show Dividers | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showDividers`. |
| Expand First Item | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `expandFirst`. |
| Allow Multiple Open | On/off toggle in the inspector. Off by default. Saved as `allowMultiple`. |
| Show CTA | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showCta`. |
| CTA URL | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: #. Saved as `ctaUrl`. |
| Item Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–20. block.json default: 10. Saved as `itemRadius`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 500–1400. block.json default: 800. Saved as `maxWidth`. |
| Padding Top | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 80. Saved as `paddingTop`. |
| Padding Bottom | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 80. Saved as `paddingBottom`. |
| Eyebrow | Shared Blockenberg typography popover (family, size, weight, spacing). Saved as `typoEyebrow`. |
| Heading | Shared Blockenberg typography popover (family, size, weight, spacing). Saved as `typoHeading`. |
| Subtext | Shared Blockenberg typography popover (family, size, weight, spacing). Saved as `typoSubtext`. |
| Question | Shared Blockenberg typography popover (family, size, weight, spacing). Saved as `typoQuestion`. |
| Answer | Shared Blockenberg typography popover (family, size, weight, spacing). Saved as `typoAnswer`. |
| Colors — Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `bgColor`. |
| Heading | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #111827. Saved as `headingColor`. |
| Eyebrow Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #7c3aed. Saved as `eyebrowColor`. |
| Eyebrow BG | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #f3f0ff. Saved as `eyebrowBg`. |
| Subtext | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6b7280. Saved as `subtextColor`. |
| Question | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #111827. Saved as `questionColor`. |
| Answer | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #4b5563. Saved as `answerColor`. |
| Colors — Icon | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #7c3aed. Saved as `iconColor`. |
| Divider | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #e5e7eb. Saved as `dividerColor`. |
| Active Accent | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #7c3aed. Saved as `activeAccent`. |
| CTA Link | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #7c3aed. Saved as `ctaLinkColor`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts.
- A multiple-open flag on the wrapper decides whether several panels can stay open.
When this is the right block
- Complete FAQ landing-page section with styled section header, inline accordion items, multiple layout variants, and a bottom contact CTA. Different from FAQ Schema (SEO) and FAQ Categories (search UI) — that is the job of FAQ Section, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Icon Style”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about faq, questions, accordion.
- Inserter grouping: company, service, and operations pages.
Notes from the implementation
viewScript: this folder’s frontend.js is enqueued on the front end for this block.
FAQ
How do I add the FAQ Section block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “FAQ Section”. It sits under Business. After insert, open Layout and set “Icon Style”, “Show Eyebrow”, “Show Subtext”, “Show Dividers”.
What makes FAQ Section different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Complete FAQ landing-page section with styled section header, inline accordion items, multiple layout variants, and a bottom contact CTA. Different from FAQ Schema (SEO) and FAQ Categories (search UI). Inspector labels on this block include “Icon Style”, “Show Eyebrow”, “Show Subtext”, “Show Dividers”.
Is the FAQ Section Gutenberg block free?
Yes. FAQ Section ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style FAQ Section to match my theme?
Yes. Blockenberg’s shared typography and color panels apply here, plus any block-specific style controls listed on this page (panels: Layout).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert FAQ Section from the Gutenberg inserter.