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Tool Card block for WordPress
Recommended software or SaaS tool card for review and affiliate articles. Distinct from the ecommerce product card — designed for digital tools, apps, and services.
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
Recommended software or SaaS tool card for review and affiliate articles. Distinct from the ecommerce product card — designed for digital tools, apps, and services.
Inspector panels on this block: Tool Details, Logo, Rating & Pricing, Badge & CTA, Layout. Those titles come from index.js, not from a shared template.
Behavior controls: “Pricing Model” options: Free, Freemium, Paid; “Layout” options: Horizontal, Vertical, Compact.
Where to find it
Gutenberg inserter → Blog → search “Tool Card” (block name `blockenberg/tool-card` in block.json). Style it in the sidebar after insert.
How to use Tool Card block for WordPress
- Install Blockenberg. Install from WordPress.org and activate the plugin.
- Insert the block. Edit a page, click +, search for “Tool Card”, insert it. Category: Blog.
- Configure inspector controls that exist on this block. Open Tool Details. Set “Tool Name”, “Tagline”, “Description”, “Show Rating”.
- Check the published page. The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts, data-rendered. The block editor preview may not run the same view script.
Inspector controls from this block’s code
| Control | What the code does |
|---|---|
| Tool Name | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Notion. Saved as `toolName`. |
| Tagline | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: All-in-one workspace for notes, wikis, and projects. Saved as `tagline`. |
| Description | Multiline text field in the inspector. block.json default: Notion is a flexible all-in-one workspace that replaces your notes, wikis, tasks, and databases. Perfect for individuals and teams who want everything in one place.. Saved as `description`. |
| Show Rating | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showRating`. |
| Rating (0-5) | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–5. block.json default: 4.5. Saved as `rating`. |
| Review Count Label | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: 2,300+ reviews. Saved as `ratingCount`. |
| Show Pricing | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showPricing`. |
| Pricing Model | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Free; Freemium; Paid. block.json default: freemium. Saved as `pricing`. |
| Pricing Note | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Free plan available · Paid from $8/mo. Saved as `pricingNote`. |
| Show Badge | On/off toggle in the inspector. On by default. Saved as `showBadge`. |
| Badge Text | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Editor's Pick. Saved as `badgeText`. |
| CTA Label | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: Try Notion Free. Saved as `ctaLabel`. |
| CTA URL | Text field in the inspector. block.json default: #. Saved as `ctaUrl`. |
| Layout | Select control; the chosen value is saved on the block. Options: Horizontal; Vertical; Compact. block.json default: horizontal. Saved as `layout`. |
| Border Radius | Numeric range control in the inspector. Range 0–32. block.json default: 12. Saved as `borderRadius`. |
| Card Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `bgColor`. |
| Card Border | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #e2e8f0. Saved as `borderColor`. |
| Accent | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6366f1. Saved as `accentColor`. |
| Tool Name | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #111827. Saved as `nameColor`. |
| Tagline | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6b7280. Saved as `taglineColor`. |
| Description | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #374151. Saved as `descColor`. |
| Feature Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #374151. Saved as `featureColor`. |
| Stars | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #f59e0b. Saved as `starColor`. |
| Pricing Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #374151. Saved as `pricingColor`. |
| Badge Background | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #fef3c7. Saved as `badgeBg`. |
| Badge Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #92400e. Saved as `badgeColor`. |
| CTA Button | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #6366f1. Saved as `ctaBg`. |
| CTA Text | Color control in the inspector. block.json default: #ffffff. Saved as `ctaColor`. |
What the front-end script actually does
- The view script reads HTML data attributes: data-opts, data-rendered.
When this is the right block
- Recommended software or SaaS tool card for review and affiliate articles. Distinct from the ecommerce product card — designed for digital tools, apps, and services — that is the job of Tool Card, not a generic content block.
- Use it when you need the editor control labeled “Tool Name”, which exists on this block’s inspector.
- It matches pages about tool, software, saas.
- Inserter grouping: posts, magazines, and editorial WordPress pages.
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 Tool Card block in WordPress?
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, edit a page in the block editor, click +, and search for “Tool Card”. It sits under Blog. After insert, open Tool Details and set “Tool Name”, “Tagline”, “Description”, “Show Rating”.
What makes Tool Card different from other Blockenberg blocks?
Recommended software or SaaS tool card for review and affiliate articles. Distinct from the ecommerce product card — designed for digital tools, apps, and services. Inspector labels on this block include “Tool Name”, “Tagline”, “Description”, “Show Rating”.
Is the Tool Card Gutenberg block free?
Yes. Tool Card ships inside Blockenberg. Get the plugin from WordPress.org — no paid add-on is required for this block.
Can I style Tool Card 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: Tool Details, Logo, Rating & Pricing, Badge & CTA).
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Get Blockenberg
Install Blockenberg from WordPress.org, then insert Tool Card from the Gutenberg inserter.