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CSS Gradient Generator block for WordPress
Interactive CSS gradient builder with live preview, multiple color stops, and one-click CSS copy.
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
Interactive CSS gradient builder with live preview, multiple color stops, and one-click CSS copy.
Inspector panels on this block: Header, Generator Defaults, Sizing & Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Default Color Stops (comma-separated)” (e.g. #6c3fb5 0%,#06b6d4 100%); “Default Gradient Type” options: Linear, Radial, Conic.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Developers → search “CSS Gradient Generator” (block name `blockenberg/gradient-generator` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use CSS Gradient Generator block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “CSS Gradient Generator”, insert it. Category: Developers.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Header. Set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-idx, 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 |
|---|---|
| Show Title | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showTitle`. |
| Show Subtitle | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showSubtitle`. |
| Header — Title | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: CSS Gradient Generator. Saved as `title`. |
| Subtitle | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Build beautiful CSS gradients and copy the code instantly. Saved as `subtitle`. |
| Default Color Stops (comma-separated) | Text field in the inspector. e.g. #6c3fb5 0%,#06b6d4 100%. block.json default: #6c3fb5 0%,#06b6d4 100%. Saved as `defaultStops`. |
| Default Gradient Type | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Linear; Radial; Conic. block.json default: linear. Saved as `defaultType`. |
| Default Angle | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–360. block.json default: 135. Saved as `defaultAngle`. |
| Show Presets | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showPresets`. |
| Show CSS Output | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showCssOutput`. |
| Typography — Title | Shared Blockenberg typography popover (family, size, weight, spacing). Saved as `typoTitle`. |
| Subtitle (Typo Body) | Shared Blockenberg typography popover (family, size, weight, spacing). Saved as `typoBody`. |
| Preview Height (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 80–400. block.json default: 200. Saved as `previewHeight`. |
| Card Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 16. Saved as `cardRadius`. |
| Preview Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 12. Saved as `previewRadius`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 340–960. block.json default: 600. Saved as `maxWidth`. |
| Padding Top (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingTop`. |
| Padding Bottom (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–160. block.json default: 60. Saved as `paddingBottom`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-idx, data-opts.
When this is the right block
- Interactive CSS gradient builder with live preview, multiple color stops, and one-click CSS copy — that is the job of CSS Gradient Generator, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Show Title”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about gradient, css, color.
- Inserter grouping: docs sites, utilities, and developer landing 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 CSS Gradient Generator block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “CSS Gradient Generator”. It sits under Developers. After insert, open Header and set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
What makes CSS Gradient Generator different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Interactive CSS gradient builder with live preview, multiple color stops, and one-click CSS copy. Inspector labels on this block include “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
Is the CSS Gradient Generator Gutenberg block free?
Yes. CSS Gradient Generator ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style CSS Gradient Generator 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: Header, Generator Defaults, Sizing & Layout).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert CSS Gradient Generator from the Gutenberg inserter.