Abs – Additional block styles
Provides new additional creative block styles for WordPress native blocks.
Use with caution
Abs – Additional block styles works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (400+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Abs stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block style | #4 |
| block-editor | >100 |
| blocks | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Abs – Additional block styles
From the official readme · v1.8.2Description
Provides new additional creative styles for your WordPress website native blocks in editor (Gutenberg). Simply activate the plugin and use newly available block styles (see “Frequently Asked Questions” for more info).
List of included block styles:
Portfolio gallery
Display caption of gallery images below the image to create a portfolio-like appearance.
Enhanced Media & Text
Enable creative transition between media and text containers. Also, display the media on top for easy feature or service display.
Image effects
Give your Image and Media & Text blocks interesting, unique look with brushstroke, flower, blob or oval shape.
Overlap blocks
Overlap various (container) blocks over content above or below. Or pull them left and right.
Modern quotes
A modern bubble style is provided for Quote block.
List items
Separate list items and latest posts with a border. Or display lists inline.
Remove gaps
You can remove gaps between columns or gallery images. Also, a useful style to remove vertical gap from various blocks is provided.
Column alignment
Use this style with singular column which is not 100% wide. You can then align the column in columns container using these styles.
Shadows
Make various blocks stand out applying a drop shadow style. Or push the Cover block background further to the back with inner shadow.
Responsive styles
Hide a column, or stack columns and Media & Text on tablet screens (in portrait orientation).
Separator styles
New double line and zigzag separator styles are provided.
Edge sapes
Apply wavy top and bottom edge for multiple blocks (props to CoBlocks plugin for inspiration).
Accessibility related styles
You can hide headings accessibly. They will still be accessible for assistive technology such as screen reader, but visually they’ll be hidden.
Got a suggestion?
If you have a suggestion for a new block style, please share it here in support section or in GitHub repository issues.
Installation
- Unzip the plugin download file and upload
additional-block-stylesfolder into the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Plugin works immediately after activation by adding additional block styles into your WordPress block editor. And you can customize plugin options on Settings → Abs screen.
Frequently asked questions
I have a suggestion!
If you have a suggestion for a new block style, please share it here in support section or in GitHub repository issues.
How does it work?
Once you enable the plugin, it will do its magic automatically. The plugin adds new block styles for WordPress native blocks in editor (Gutenberg). With block styles you can change block appearance with one click. Simply choose your preferred style from block options in sidebar on the page/post edit screen and you are done. → Video tutorial about how to use block styles.
Are there any plugin options?
Yes, you can set several of plugin’s style properties and choose which block styles to enable on the Settings → Abs screen.
How to change shadow intensity?
You can set shadow properties in Settings → Abs → Shadows screen section.
How to change overlap size?
You can set overlap size in Settings → Abs → Overlapping screen section.
How to disable certain block styles?
You can toggle block styles in Settings → Abs → Toggle block styles screen section.
Are there any custom blocks?
No. This plugin only registers new block styles, which means it only provides CSS code to style blocks differently. There is no custom block included in this plugin.
Are there any custom enhancements to blocks?
No. Just new block styles.
Can I modify plugin CSS variables via `theme.json` file?
Yes. You can set settings.custom.abs object in your theme’s theme.json file, such as follows: "settings": { "custom": { "abs": { "overlap-value": "100px", "overlap-inline-value": "min(10vw, 100px)", "overlap-gradient-value": "100px", "shadow-blur": "1em", "shadow-opacity": ".15", "pull": "calc( -1 * var(--wp--custom--abs--overlap-value) )", "drop-shadow": "0 calc(var(--wp--custom--abs--shadow-blur) / 10) var(--wp--custom--abs--shadow-blur) rgba(0,0,0, var(--wp--custom--abs--shadow-opacity))", "inner-shadow": "inset 0 calc(1.5 * var(--wp--custom--abs--shadow-blur) / 10) calc(1.5 *…
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Best Abs – Additional block styles alternatives
All block style plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Photocopier
Make your blocks look like photocopies.
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<10 |
FAQ
Abs – Additional block styles: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Abs – Additional block styles free?
Yes. Abs – Additional block styles is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Abs – Additional block styles safe to use in 2026?
Abs – Additional block styles works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Abs – Additional block styles?
Abs – Additional block styles is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,138 times since it launched in March 2022. It was downloaded 146 times in the last 30 days.
Does Abs – Additional block styles work with WordPress 7.1?
Abs – Additional block styles is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Abs – Additional block styles need?
Abs – Additional block styles requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Abs – Additional block styles last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.2, was released on March 13, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes Abs – Additional block styles?
Abs – Additional block styles is developed and maintained by WebMan Design | Oliver Juhas.
What are the best alternatives to Abs – Additional block styles?
The most popular alternatives to Abs – Additional block styles are Photocopier (<10 installs).
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