Do you know that the new blocks from Gutenberg are reusable? Yes, you can reuse the blocks in the updated version of WordPress. Today I’m going to show you how to reuse the Gutenberg blocks.
So, from the last WordPress update, you can see that the Gutenberg block editor is set as the default editor. With the changes over time, this block editor has added some advanced features. Now you can use your blocks later on your site or another site.
What are reusable Gutenberg Blocks?
You can Import and Export your Gutenberg Blocks easily. These reusable Gutenberg blocks lessen the time to reuse a special section of your site frequently. The Gutenberg blocks can be used for a call-to-action in any place of your blog post, testimonial, widget area, feedback, header, footer, etc.
Now let’s see how to import and export Gutenberg blocks.
Step 1: Save your blocks to use later
If you want to use a block later on WordPress, then save the blocks giving a unique name. For this, when working on a block click on the three-dot icon above your block (see the screenshot below).
There will be a window from which click on Add to Reusable Blocks.
Now, input the block name in the text field and save the changes.
So, your block is now saved as reusable which you can use as a template later.
Step 2: Export your Gutenberg block
To export a block click on the (+) sign of your blocks left to your page. From there click on Reusable.
Now, a window will appear, from where you can search blocks or click on Manage All Reusable Blocks button.
You can see all the blocks you have saved before. Click on the block which one you want to Export.
Hovering the mouse on the blocks you can see the Edit, Trash, and Export as JSON option. Click on Export as JSON to export the blocks. From your downloaded folder see the JSON file.
Step 3: Import Your Gutenberg Blocks
To Import blocks from your HDD navigate to the block section (see the first two images of Step 2). Then click on Import from JSON button. A small window will appear from where click on Choose File Button.
Now, choose the file from your HDD location.
Finally, click on Import Button to import your block file.
And finally, you have successfully imported the block to your site.
Using this technique you can Import and Export Gutenberg Blocks to another site or reuse the blocks later on your same site. You can also see my previous article on Disabling Gutenberg Editor and Replace Gutenberg Editor with Classic Editor.