Calculators · Gutenberg
Sleep Calculator block for WordPress
Calculate optimal sleep and wake times based on 90-minute REM sleep cycles. Find when to sleep or when to wake up to feel fully rested.
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 optimal sleep and wake times based on 90-minute REM sleep cycles. Find when to sleep or when to wake up to feel fully rested.
Inspector panels on this block: Header, Sleep Settings, Sizing & Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Default Mode” options: Find wake time (set bedtime), Find bedtime (set wake time).
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Calculators → search “Sleep Calculator” (block name `blockenberg/sleep-calculator` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Sleep Calculator block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Sleep 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: Sleep Calculator. Saved as `title`. |
| Subtitle | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Wake up refreshed. Based on 90-minute sleep cycles.. Saved as `subtitle`. |
| Default Mode | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Find wake time (set bedtime); Find bedtime (set wake time). block.json default: wake. Saved as `mode`. |
| Sleep Onset Delay (minutes) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–60. block.json default: 14. Saved as `onsetDelay`. |
| Minimum Cycles to Show | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 2–5. block.json default: 4. Saved as `cyclesMin`. |
| Maximum Cycles to Show | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 4–8. block.json default: 6. Saved as `cyclesMax`. |
| Show Sleep Tips | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showTips`. |
| Time Display Size | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 20–72. block.json default: 36. Saved as `timeSize`. |
| 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 0–24. block.json default: 8. Saved as `inputRadius`. |
| Max Width (px) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 300–900. block.json default: 580. 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: subMinutes, calcTimes.
When this is the right block
- Calculate optimal sleep and wake times based on 90-minute REM sleep cycles. Find when to sleep or when to wake up to feel fully rested — that is the job of Sleep 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 sleep, wake, REM.
- 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 Sleep Calculator block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Sleep Calculator”. It sits under Calculators. After insert, open Header and set “Show Title”, “Show Subtitle”, “Header — Title”, “Subtitle”.
Where do Sleep Calculator submissions go?
The published page calls this block’s Blockenberg REST route (see front-end notes). The editor canvas does not send mail unless you preview on the front end.
Is the Sleep Calculator Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Sleep Calculator ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Sleep 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, Sleep Settings, Sizing & Layout).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Sleep Calculator from the Gutenberg inserter.