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ROI Calculator block for WordPress
Calculate return on investment with net profit, ROI %, payback period, and annualized return.
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
Calculate return on investment with net profit, ROI %, payback period, and annualized return.
Inspector panels on this block: Header, Calculator Defaults, Sizing & Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Calculators → search “ROI Calculator” (block name `blockenberg/roi-calculator` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use ROI Calculator block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “ROI Calculator”, insert it. Category: Calculators.
- 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-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: ROI Calculator. Saved as `title`. |
| Subtitle | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Calculate your return on investment instantly. Saved as `subtitle`. |
| Currency Symbol | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: $. Saved as `currency`. |
| Default Investment | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: 10000. Saved as `defaultInvestment`. |
| Default Total Return | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: 15000. Saved as `defaultReturn`. |
| Default Years | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: 3. Saved as `defaultYears`. |
| Show Payback Period | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showPayback`. |
| Show Annualized Return | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showAnnualized`. |
| Show Breakdown Cards | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showBreakdown`. |
| ROI Result Size | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 24–80. block.json default: 48. Saved as `resultSize`. |
| Card Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 16. Saved as `cardRadius`. |
| Input Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–20. block.json default: 8. Saved as `inputRadius`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 340–960. block.json default: 560. 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-opts.
- JavaScript functions that perform the math: calcROI.
When this is the right block
- Calculate return on investment with net profit, ROI %, payback period, and annualized return — that is the job of ROI Calculator, 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 roi, return, investment.
- The math runs in the visitor’s browser after publish — no extra calculator plugin.
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 ROI Calculator block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “ROI Calculator”. It sits under Calculators. After insert, open Header and set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
Does ROI Calculator need a server or extra plugin?
No. After Blockenberg is active, the view script runs in the browser with the values you saved on the block.
Is the ROI Calculator Gutenberg block free?
Yes. ROI Calculator ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style ROI Calculator 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, Calculator Defaults, Sizing & Layout).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert ROI Calculator from the Gutenberg inserter.