Extend GenerateBlocks to Speed Up Your Workflow
GB Extras contains v1 to v2 tools, several useful contextual menu shortcuts, bulk transform commands, and several UI enhancements. GB Extras will be a useful addition to your GenerateBlocks toolkit.
- v1 to v2 block transformation utilities
- Full command palette support with several bulk transformation commands
- Several contextual shortcuts such as regenerating unique IDs
- Useful block transforms and markdown support
* Free one-site license is to one per customer. You can upgrade to more sites later.
GB Extras 2.6 is Now Available With a V1 to V2 Shortcut
Here’s what GB Extras Unlocks
Useful Contextual Menu Shortcuts
Access some useful utilities right from the context menu.
Generate new Unique IDs if you’re having style conflicts.
Clear block styles if you need to start over.
Wrap any block in a container.
Unwrap any container or grid.
Convert v1 blocks to v2
Bulk Transformation Commands At Your Fingertips
Using the new command palette in the block editor, you can perform bulk transformation with just a few keystrokes.
Transform all v1 to v2 blocks (experimental).
Convert all core heading blocks to GenerateBlocks headline blocks.
Convert all core paragraph blocks to GenerateBlocks paragraph blocks.
Toggle an outline that’ll show all container and grid blocks.
Show the V1 and V2 Blocks Together if Migrating
If you still have Version 1 GenerateBlocks blocks, you can show v1 and v2 together, with labels.
Easily differentiate between v1 and v2 blocks in the block inserter.
Quickly see which version of the block you’re editing in the sidebar.
Set your own custom suffixes in the admin options.
GB Extras has received some Positive Reviews!
Paul Jones
“It works brilliantly, without issue for me. Very high quality plugin and developer.”
Stefan Fuchs
“I purchased your plugin because I wanted to use it to convert a v1 site to v2. That worked very well!”
Tim Taricco
“Great add-on plugin for GB.”
What can GB Extras do for you?
Convert v1 Blocks to v2 (Command Palette)
Converting Version 1.x blocks is time-consuming. With a convenient transform command, you can convert all blocks on a page at once.
Convert v1 Blocks to v2 (Shortcut Menu)
Using this contextual shortcut, you can convert a selected block and its children from v1 to v2 blocks.
Convert All Paragraphs to Text Blocks (Command Palette)
This useful command converts all core paragraphs into the GenerateBlocks text block, allowing you to apply any styling quickly.
Convert All Core Headings to Heading Blocks (Command Palette)
This useful command converts all core headings into the GenerateBlocks heading block, allowing you to quickly apply any styling.
Show Container and Grid Outlines (Command Palette)
This useful command shows an outline of all Container and Grid blocks. Version 1 blocks are a different color than Version 2 blocks, so you can quickly spot the difference.
Regenerate CSS Files Command (Command Palette)
This useful command regenerates all CSS files generated by GenerateBlocks. This command is available in the admin panel and the frontend (if enabled).
Generate new Unique IDs with a click to solve style conflicts
If you copy or duplicate a lot of blocks using GenerateBlocks, you’ll inevitably run into style conflicts where changing one block changes another. This allows you to generate new Unique IDs for a block and all its children.
Display Both v1 and v2 Blocks With Custom Labels
Display the 1.x blocks alongside the 2.x blocks, and set up custom labels to distinguish them.
Add Post Type Support on CSS Generation
GenerateBlocks styles can be tricky, especially for custom post types. GenerateBlocks doesn’t often apply styles to non-standard post types, so this admin option lets you select which post types to enable GenerateBlocks for so it can generate styles.
Wrap Multiple Blocks in a Container
GenerateBlocks can wrap its own blocks, but not when you’ve selected multiple unrelated blocks. This handy shortcut allows you to wrap any group of blocks in a container.
Unwrap Containers and Grids
With just a few clicks, unwrap v1 and v2 containers and grids. This can be useful for transferring the contents of a container into another one, then unwrapping the contents.
Transform the Group Block to a Container
Allow the Group block to be converted to a Container block. Converting will take all the group’s internal blocks and wrap them in a Container block.
Transform the Shape Block to a Link or Button
The Shape block by itself doesn’t offer much, but now you can transform it to a link via the contextual menu, or to a button via a block transform.
Use Markdown to Insert the Text Block
Use Markdown to easily insert the Text block as a heading. This is a helpful shortcut if you prefer to use GenerateBlocks as your main heading source.
Show Adobe and Google Fonts in GenerateBlocks
Compatible with the free Adobe Fonts plugin, show Adobe fonts inside GenerateBlocks. If you’re using the Blocksy theme, show Adobe and local Google fonts inside GenerateBlocks.
Set the Admin Bar Menu
Change the overlay menu to the full GenerateBlocks menu, or hide it entirely.
Show a Command Palette on the Frontend
The command palette is in its infancy, but there are already some useful shortcuts on the front-end, such as site search. The Renegerate CSS shortcut is helpful from the frontend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have a demo or free trial?
Please use the one-site license below for a trial version. You can upgrade later. Limit one per customer.
Does the one-site discount have to be renewed?
No, as long as you have the current subscription, you can renew at zero cost per year. This is why the license is limited to one per customer. Should you want to upgrade to more sites later, you can do so in your account section or just email me, and I can accommodate a small number of sites.
What is the Pattern Importer, and how does it work?
GenerateBlocks has long had a major flaw that involves copying and duplicating blocks. The Pattern Importer, when used, will take the pattern you paste in and generate unique ids for all the blocks in the pattern.
In addition, any images found in the pattern will be moved to the new site where it is being used. This allows you to copy images from patterns with ease from production to local or even between two host
I purchased a 5-site License. Do I have to purchase a new plan?
The 5-site license (legacy license) covers one customer for five sites indefinitely. You are welcome to stay on the current plan and do not have to do anything further. The 5-site plan (free plan) was discontinued due to the increased complexity of supporting GB 1.x and 2.x blocks and honoring feature requests.
If I don’t like the product, can I have a refund?
You can request a refund within 30 days if you have purchased a support package.
How can I leave a feature request?
Please reach out via our support form and let us know what you’d like to see in the plugin.
Where can I find your changelog?
2.6.1
- Released 2026-04-06
- 🔧 FixedAdmin menu bar only shows for those with admin privileges.
2.6.0
- Released 2026-03-08
- ✨ NewAdded v1 to v2 contextual shortcut, allowing you to transform at the block level including all child blocks.
2.5.0
- Released 2025-12-26
- ✨ NewImproved command palette system for GenerateBlocks tools and transformations.
- ✨ New(Command Palette) Regenerate GenerateBlocks CSS files directly from the command palette.
- ✨ New(Command Palette) Bulk transform core Paragraph blocks into GenerateBlocks Text blocks.
- ✨ New(Command Palette) Bulk transform core Heading blocks (H1–H6) into GenerateBlocks Text blocks.
- ⚡️ Improved(Command Palette) Experimental command to convert GenerateBlocks v1 blocks to v2 blocks.
- ⚡️ Improved(Command Palette) Container outline toggle now performs significantly better and no longer causes editor lag.
- ⚡️ Improved(Command Palette) Shortcuts are now available in more contexts (editor, admin, frontend).
- ✨ New(Command Palette) Optional frontend command palette for administrators.
- ✨ NewAdmin bar customization options for GenerateBlocks menus.
- 🔧 FixedOutline rendering and cleanup issues that could cause performance problems.
2.1.1
- Released 2025-08-13
- Hot fix: Version 1 blocks were still showing despite the option being disabled in the admin. This has been fixed.
2.1.0
- Released 2025-08-13
- Added new header and site navigation blocks to known blocks.
- Added transform from a Shape to a Text block with icon.
- Added transform from a Shape to a standalone link.
- Added \"Delete Block Styles\" to the context menu.
- Added Blocksy Local Google Fonts compatibility.
- Bug fix: UniqueID replacements were too greedy and affecting other blocks.
2.0.1
- Released 2025-05-27
- Fixing block error with unfound file.
- Fixing require_once param not executing.
2.0.0
- Released 2025-05-12
- Added v1 to v2 block converter in command palette.
- Updating Block Editor shortcuts for the v2 blocks.
- Adding v1 and v2 options to show both at once, with custom labels and suffixes.
- Fixing Unique ID generation for Version 2 blocks.
1.5.0
- Released 2024-06-11
- Renaming plugin to GB Extras.
1.4.0
- Released 2024-06-11
- Added markdown admin option for using markdown to create Headline blocks.
1.3.0
- Released 2024-03-03
- When unwrapping a container, the first child in the container is selected by default.
- Added much more reliable image importing when importing patterns with the Pattern Inserter block.
- Added option to skip remote image download in the Pattern Inserter block.
- Tested with WP 6.5, which introduces RichText attributes, which require different validation. This is useful if you have selected the Headline block as the default block.
- Tested with GB 1.9.0-alpha.2 and GB Pro 1.7.0-alpha.2 with no conflicts founds so far.
1.2.0
- Released 2024-01-19
- Added new command to the command palette, which will let you toggle an outline of all container blocks.
- Added a shortcut to the context menu to unwrap (i.e., flatten) a container block and its content.
- Added a shortcut to the context menu to ungroup a group block.
- Fixing bug fix with default Headline block when in a nested container.
- Added debouncing to block editor if the default block is a Headline block.
- Fixed transforms to paragraphs when transforming to a paragraph block.
1.1.9
- Released 2023-12-16
- Fixing Blocksy Adobe Fonts integration returning the wrong value and setting the font incorrectly.
1.1.5
- Released 2023-12-07
- Fixed block shortcuts when Headline is not then selected block.
1.1.4
- Released 2023-12-03
- Fix for the default block erroring out when no blocks are selected.
- Fix for automatic updates.
1.1.0
- Released 2023-12-03
- Added Command Palette commands to access GenerateBlocks settings easily from the block editor.
- Can select multiple blocks and have them wrapped in a Container block.
- Can generate a new Unique ID for any block from GenerateBlocks.
- Added documentation and support links to the admin settings.
- Fixed image status not displaying for the Pattern Importer.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
GB Extras Pricing
Normally $14 a year, the one-site plan is perfect for evaluating GB Extras and seeing if the plugin is right for you. This plan is limited to one per customer and can be upgraded at any time.
- All Features
- 1-Site License
- Renews at the Discounted Rate
- Continuously Updated
- Slack and Email Support
- Upgrade to More Sites Later
- Limited One License Per Customer
- License/Discount is Perpetual for Active Subscribers
Whether you’re managing several sites, or dozens, the Freelancer license is a great choice.
- All Features
- 50-Site License
- Continuously Updated
- Slack and Email Support
- 35% Renewal Discount
- 30 Day Refund Policy
You’re in charge of dozens of sites across a variety of clients, all needing the useful and timesaving utilities of GB Extras.
- All Features
- 200-Site License
- Continuously Updated
- Slack and Email Support
- 30 Minute Guided Setup
- 35% Renewal Discount
- 30 Day Refund Policy
You manage dozens of sites across a variety of clients, and a yearly subscription isn’t desirable.
- All Features
- 200-Site Perpetual License
- Continuously Updated
- Slack and Email Support
- 30-Minute Guided Setup
- Buy Once, No Subscription
- 30 Day Refund Policy