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Gutenberg
The block-based content editor in WordPress that enables modular page building with reusable blocks.
Also known as:
Block Editor, WordPress Editor, WP Block Editor
Wordpress
Gutenberg is the block-based editor introduced in WordPress 5.0. Named after Johannes Gutenberg, the inventor of the printing press, it replaced the classic TinyMCE editor with a modular, block-based editing experience.
Key Features
- Block-based content editing (paragraphs, images, videos, etc.)
- Custom block development using React
- Full Site Editing (FSE) capabilities
- Pattern library for reusable block arrangements
- Template editing within the block editor
Custom Blocks
Developers can create custom blocks using JavaScript (React) for the editor interface and PHP for server-side rendering.