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Scatter Plot block for WordPress
XY scatter plot with multiple labelled series and optional trendline display.
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
XY scatter plot with multiple labelled series and optional trendline display.
Inspector panels on this block: Chart Settings, Axis Range, Layout, Series. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Scatter Plot has no render.php and no frontend.js. The saved Gutenberg HTML is what visitors see, plus Blockenberg layout/typography CSS.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Charts → search “Scatter Plot” (block name `blockenberg/scatter-plot` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Scatter Plot block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Scatter Plot”, insert it. Category: Charts.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Chart Settings. Set “Chart Settings — Title”, “Show Title”, “Show Grid”, “Show Legend”.
- Publish. Save the page. Output is the saved block HTML; typography/colors follow Blockenberg shared panels.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Chart Settings — Title | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Performance vs Satisfaction. Saved as `title`. |
| Show Title | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showTitle`. |
| Show Grid | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showGrid`. |
| Show Legend | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showLegend`. |
| Show Point Labels | On/off toggle in the inspector. Off by default. Saved as `showLabels`. |
| X Axis Label | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Performance Score. Saved as `xAxisLabel`. |
| Y Axis Label | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Satisfaction Index. Saved as `yAxisLabel`. |
| X Min | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range -10000–10000. block.json default: 0. Saved as `xMin`. |
| X Max | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range -10000–10000. block.json default: 100. Saved as `xMax`. |
| Y Min | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range -10000–10000. block.json default: 0. Saved as `yMin`. |
| Y Max | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range -10000–10000. block.json default: 100. Saved as `yMax`. |
| Canvas Width | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 300–1200. block.json default: 680. Saved as `svgWidth`. |
| Canvas Height | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 160–700. block.json default: 380. Saved as `svgHeight`. |
| Dot Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 2–20. block.json default: 6. Saved as `dotRadius`. |
| Left Padding | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 20–120. block.json default: 60. Saved as `padLeft`. |
| Bottom Padding | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 30–120. block.json default: 60. Saved as `padBottom`. |
| Label Font Size | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 8–20. block.json default: 12. Saved as `labelFontSize`. |
| Label Font Weight | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 300–900. block.json default: 400. Saved as `labelFontWeight`. |
| Colors — Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `bgColor`. |
| Grid | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #f3f4f6. Saved as `gridColor`. |
| Colors — Title | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #111827. Saved as `titleColor`. |
| Text/Axes | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #374151. Saved as `textColor`. |
| Label | Text field in the inspector. |
| Points (x, y, Label) | Multiline text field in the inspector. |
When this is the right block
- XY scatter plot with multiple labelled series and optional trendline display — that is the job of Scatter Plot, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Chart Settings — Title”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- Inserter grouping: reports, dashboards, and data-heavy pages.
Notes from the implementation
Static block: markup is saved in post content; no PHP render callback in this folder.
FAQ
How do I add the Scatter Plot block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Scatter Plot”. It sits under Charts. After insert, open Chart Settings and set “Chart Settings — Title”, “Show Title”, “Show Grid”, “Show Legend”.
What makes Scatter Plot different from other Blockenberg blocks?
XY scatter plot with multiple labelled series and optional trendline display. Inspector labels on this block include “Chart Settings — Title”, “Show Title”, “Show Grid”, “Show Legend”.
Is the Scatter Plot Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Scatter Plot ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Scatter Plot 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: Chart Settings, Axis Range, Layout, Series).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Scatter Plot from the Gutenberg inserter.