Effects · Gutenberg
Rotating Image Tiles block for WordPress
Responsive grid of tiles that continuously flip to reveal a second image, with staggered timing.
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
Responsive grid of tiles that continuously flip to reveal a second image, with staggered timing.
Inspector panels on this block: Tiles, Tile, Layout, Animation. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Flip Axis” options: Horizontal (Y), Vertical (X).
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Effects → search “Rotating Image Tiles” (block name `blockenberg/rotating-image-tiles` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Rotating Image Tiles block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Rotating Image Tiles”, insert it. Category: Effects.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Tiles. Set “Label”, “Columns”, “Tile Width (px)”, “Tile Height (px)”.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Label | Text field in the inspector. |
| Columns | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. block.json default: 3. Saved as `columns`. |
| Tile Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 120–600. block.json default: 300. Saved as `tileWidth`. |
| Tile Height (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 80–500. block.json default: 200. Saved as `tileHeight`. |
| Tile Radius (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 16. Saved as `tileRadius`. |
| Gap (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–40. block.json default: 16. Saved as `gap`. |
| Flip Axis | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Horizontal (Y); Vertical (X). block.json default: Y. Saved as `flipAxis`. |
| Auto Flip | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `autoFlip`. |
| Flip on Hover | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `flipOnHover`. |
| Flip Duration (ms) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 200–2000. block.json default: 800. Saved as `flipDuration`. |
| Stagger Delay (ms) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–1000. block.json default: 300. Saved as `staggerDelay`. |
| Auto Interval (ms) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 1000–10000. block.json default: 3000. Saved as `autoInterval`. |
| Show Label | On/off toggle in the inspector. Off by default. Saved as `showLabel`. |
| Label Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `labelColor`. |
| Label BG | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: rgba(0,0,0,0.5). Saved as `labelBg`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts.
- An IntersectionObserver starts work when the block enters the viewport.
When this is the right block
- Responsive grid of tiles that continuously flip to reveal a second image, with staggered timing — that is the job of Rotating Image Tiles, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Label”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about rotate, flip, tiles.
- Inserter grouping: motion, overlays, and visual treatments.
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 Rotating Image Tiles block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Rotating Image Tiles”. It sits under Effects. After insert, open Tiles and set “Label”, “Columns”, “Tile Width (px)”, “Tile Height (px)”.
What makes Rotating Image Tiles different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Responsive grid of tiles that continuously flip to reveal a second image, with staggered timing. Inspector labels on this block include “Label”, “Columns”, “Tile Width (px)”, “Tile Height (px)”.
Is the Rotating Image Tiles Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Rotating Image Tiles ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Rotating Image Tiles 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: Tiles, Tile, Layout, Animation).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Rotating Image Tiles from the Gutenberg inserter.