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Free Plugin by 3D Virge v2.5.1

Bootstrap Blocks for WP Editor v2

The essential WP Editor Plugin for Bootstrap websites. Fully manageable responsive containers, rows and columns. Without coding.

Bootstrap Blocks for WP Editor v2

The facts

Rating
3★ from 8
Active installs
300+
Price
Free
Last updated
26 Dec 2024
Added
Feb 2019
Requires WP
6.0
Tested up to
WP 6.7.7
Requires PHP
7.4
Downloads
13,644

Our analysis

AI-assisted

Bootstrap Blocks for WP Editor is a WordPress plugin designed for creating and managing Bootstrap-based web pages within the WordPress editor. It allows developers and editors to build responsive layouts using containers, rows, and columns without needing to write code. The plugin is suitable for both custom Bootstrap themes and standard WordPress themes.

The plugin offers features such as adjustable column alignment, visibility settings per breakpoint, and background colour options for containers and columns. It is optimized for Bootstrap 5.3 and integrates seamlessly with other plugins, making it a useful tool for those looking to enhance their WordPress site with Bootstrap functionality.

Best for: This plugin is suitable for developers and editors looking to create Bootstrap-based pages in WordPress.

What it does well

  • Enables creation of Bootstrap pages without coding
  • Fully manageable responsive containers, rows, and columns
  • Optimized for Bootstrap 5.3
  • Works with both custom and standard WordPress themes
  • Adjustable view width and collapsible elements in the editor

Where it falls short

  • Limited information on user experience and support
  • No details on performance benchmarks or specific compatibility with all themes

Verdict

Bootstrap Blocks for WP Editor provides a straightforward way to integrate Bootstrap layouts into WordPress. However, potential users should consider the limited information available regarding user support and performance.

From the developer

3D Virge's own description of Bootstrap Blocks for WP Editor v2, lightly tidied.

The essential WP Editor Plugin for Bootstrap websites. Fully manageable responsive containers, rows and columns. Developers and editors easily create and edit bootstrap pages within the WP Editor. Without coding. Works perfectly in combination with loads of other plugins.

Use it with self-developed Bootstrap themes or regular themes!

Whether you want to set up a complete Bootstrap WordPress site or just want to quickly set up a temporary page. The Bootstrap blocks for WP Editor plugin enables you to make use of your activated WordPress theme. But you can also choose to start without the header and footer and start with a fresh page. Without any header and footer. It’s all up to you.

Features of Bootstrap Blocks for WP Editor v2:

NEW! in v2:

  • Align columns in row: left, center and right
  • Set visibility of columns per breakpoint
  • Set order of each column per breakpoint
  • Container wrapper: full width background colours and set additional class
  • Container and column background color option
  • Bootstrap button
  • Independent text parts colouring
  • Responsive spacer colouring
  • Responsive spacer visibility per breakpoint
  • Optimized for Bootstrap 5.3
  • Editor: adjustable view width (up to 100% of screen width)
  • Editor: collapse containers, rows and columns for better overview
  • Editor: view columns vertical and horizontal
  • Editor: breakpoint labels for quick overview

Features that were already there:

  • Insert containers, rows and columns in the WP Editor
  • Use the WP Editor blocks in the Bootstrap grid
  • Seamless integration with themes that use Bootstrap grid
  • Seamless integration with themes that do not use Bootstrap grid
  • Set overall identity colours and apply these in WP Editor
  • Option: start with empty ‘Bootstrap Page’ template
  • Option: enable Bootstrap grid from plugin dashboard
  • Option: wrap page title in Bootstrap grid on ‘Bootstrap page’ template pages
  • Option: hide default page title on ‘Bootstrap page’ template pages
  • Collapse containers for clear overview in the Editor
  • Add labels to containers for clear overview in the Editor

Extra Features of the Design Package add-on:

  • Set column use for all (6) Bootstrap breakpoints
  • Use of standard Bootstrap classes (such as mx-auto)
  • Responsive Spacer Block (not pixel based, but screen size based)
  • Suppress default header and footer on ‘Bootstrap page’ template pages
  • Full control over gutter setting
  • Make use of fluid containers
  • Lock container layouts to avoid unintended changes by editors
  • Editor: custom CSS code editor for adding css only to current post-item

More information on our website

Requirements:

  • WordPress 6.0 and up
  • Bootstrap 4.0 and up

Installation:

Add the free Bootstrap blocks for WP Editor plugin via your WordPress plugins page:

  1. On the ‘Plugins’ page: click on “add new”
  2. Search “Bootstrap blocks for WP Editor”
  3. Click “install now”
  4. Activate Bootstrap blocks for WP Editor on the ‘Plugins’ page

Read the full description on the official page →

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