Calculators · Gutenberg
Statistics Calculator block for WordPress
Enter a dataset and instantly compute descriptive statistics: mean, median, mode, range, variance, standard deviation, quartiles, and more.
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
Enter a dataset and instantly compute descriptive statistics: mean, median, mode, range, variance, standard deviation, quartiles, and more.
Inspector panels on this block: Content, Display, Sizing. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Calculators → search “Statistics Calculator” (block name `blockenberg/statistics-calculator` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Statistics Calculator block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Statistics Calculator”, insert it. Category: Calculators.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Content. Set “Content — Title”, “Subtitle”, “Default dataset (comma/space sep.)”.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Content — Title | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Statistics Calculator. Saved as `title`. |
| Subtitle | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Enter numbers separated by commas or spaces to compute descriptive statistics.. Saved as `subtitle`. |
| Default dataset (comma/space sep.) | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: 4, 8, 15, 16, 23, 42. Saved as `defaultData`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts.
- Keyboard handlers move focus between items.
- JavaScript functions that perform the math: calculate.
When this is the right block
- Enter a dataset and instantly compute descriptive statistics: mean, median, mode, range, variance, standard deviation, quartiles, and more — that is the job of Statistics Calculator, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Content — Title”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about statistics, mean, median.
- 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 Statistics Calculator block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Statistics Calculator”. It sits under Calculators. After insert, open Content and set “Content — Title”, “Subtitle”, “Default dataset (comma/space sep.)”.
Does Statistics 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 Statistics Calculator Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Statistics Calculator ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Statistics 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: Content, Display, Sizing).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Statistics Calculator from the Gutenberg inserter.