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Interactive Steps block for WordPress
Step-by-step wizard or process block with clickable numbered steps that reveal different content panels.
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
Step-by-step wizard or process block with clickable numbered steps that reveal different content panels.
Inspector panels on this block: Steps, Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Layout Direction” options: Horizontal, Vertical.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Interactive → search “Interactive Steps” (block name `blockenberg/interactive-steps` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Interactive Steps block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Interactive Steps”, insert it. Category: Interactive.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Steps. Set “Step Title (nav label)”, “Panel Heading”, “Panel Body”, “Layout Direction”.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Step Title (nav label) | Text field in the inspector. |
| Panel Heading | Text field in the inspector. |
| Panel Body | Multiline text field in the inspector. |
| Layout Direction | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Horizontal; Vertical. block.json default: horizontal. Saved as `layout`. |
| Show Connector Line | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showConnector`. |
| Animate Content | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `animateContent`. |
| Bubble Size (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 32–80. block.json default: 52. Saved as `stepSize`. |
| Content Radius (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–32. block.json default: 16. Saved as `contentRadius`. |
| Content Padding (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 12–64. block.json default: 32. Saved as `contentPadding`. |
| Connector Height (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 1–8. block.json default: 3. Saved as `connectorHeight`. |
| Step Font Size (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 10–24. block.json default: 14. Saved as `stepFontSize`. |
| Active Bubble BG | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6366f1. Saved as `activeBg`. |
| Active Bubble Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `activeColor`. |
| Inactive Bubble BG | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #e5e7eb. Saved as `inactiveBg`. |
| Inactive Bubble Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #64748b. Saved as `inactiveColor`. |
| Done Bubble BG | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #10b981. Saved as `doneBg`. |
| Done Bubble Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `doneColor`. |
| Connector Default | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #e5e7eb. Saved as `connectorColor`. |
| Connector Done | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #10b981. Saved as `connectorDone`. |
| Content Panel BG | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #f8fafc. Saved as `contentBg`. |
| Content Panel Border | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #e5e7eb. Saved as `contentBorder`. |
| Heading Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #0f172a. Saved as `headingColor`. |
| Body Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #475569. Saved as `bodyColor`. |
| Label Color | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #0f172a. Saved as `labelColor`. |
| Section BG | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: transparent. Saved as `sectionBg`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts.
When this is the right block
- Step-by-step wizard or process block with clickable numbered steps that reveal different content panels — that is the job of Interactive Steps, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Step Title (nav label)”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about steps, wizard, process.
- Inserter grouping: quizzes, games, and click-to-reveal experiences.
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 Interactive Steps block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Interactive Steps”. It sits under Interactive. After insert, open Steps and set “Step Title (nav label)”, “Panel Heading”, “Panel Body”, “Layout Direction”.
What makes Interactive Steps different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Step-by-step wizard or process block with clickable numbered steps that reveal different content panels. Inspector labels on this block include “Step Title (nav label)”, “Panel Heading”, “Panel Body”, “Layout Direction”.
Is the Interactive Steps Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Interactive Steps ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Interactive Steps 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: Steps, Layout).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Interactive Steps from the Gutenberg inserter.