WBD Team Member – Gutenberg Block
Create responsive team member showcases in Gutenberg with modern layouts, profile cards, social icons, and customizable staff sections.
Solid choice
WBD Team Member is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 days ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WBD Team Member stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| showcase team | #18 |
| staff directory | #27 |
| team | #27 |
| team builder | #53 |
| Team Member | #23 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About WBD Team Member – Gutenberg Block
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
WBD Team Member Block is a powerful Gutenberg team showcase plugin for WordPress that helps you create professional “Meet the Team” sections, employee showcases, staff directories, and member profile cards without coding.
Build responsive team member layouts directly inside the WordPress block editor using lightweight and SEO-friendly code optimized for performance and speed.
Live Demos | Pricing | Support
Perfect for agencies, startups, business websites, company pages, freelancer portfolios, schools, organizations, and corporate websites.
The plugin is designed for websites that need a focused way to present people, teams, staff, and organization members.
🌟 Key Benefits:
- Gutenberg Native: Works directly within the block editor. No bulky or bloated third-party page builders needed.
- 100% Responsive: Optimized for all devices—looks outstanding on mobile, tablet, and desktop screens.
- Ultra-Lightweight & Fast: Zero jQuery dependencies, clean CSS/JS, and built-in lazy loading for elite performance.
- Unlimited Styling Options: Customize every detail to match your brand identity with typography, margins, and borders.
Free Features & Layouts
- ** 6 Pre-Designed Standard Layouts:**
- Corporate & Agency: Ultra-clean, professional grids for modern business websites.
- Creative Hover & Image Overlay: Sleek CSS transitions that reveal details elegantly.
- Minimal Card & Centered Profile: Classic, high-end card styles with smooth alignments.
- Left Aligned: Modern horizontal team list layouts.
- ** Add Unlimited Team Members:** Showcase your entire team or organization with no arbitrary limits.
- ** Custom Post Type & Shortcode Support:** Manage team showcases globally under CPT menu and embed using
[team_showcase id="..."]anywhere (Elementor, Gutenberg, Widgets). - ** Google Fonts & Custom Font URL:** Built-in Google Fonts picker + Custom CSS Font URL loader.
- ** Section Header Settings:** Custom Section Title, Subtitle description, top badge label, and title font sizes.
- ** Versatile Profile Pictures:** Style photos with Square, Rounded, or Circle layouts, complete with borders.
- ** Dynamic Social Media Profile Links:** Seamlessly link to Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and custom websites.
- ** Direct Contact Buttons:** Drive quick actions with dedicated Email, Phone, and WhatsApp buttons.
- ** Responsive Controls:** Separate column & font size controls for Desktop, Tablet, and Mobile devices.
🔥 PRO Features (Unlock Premium Power)
- ** Interactive Category Filter Tabs:** Allow visitors to filter team members by department (e.g. Developer, Designer, Manager) with instant JS tab switching.
- ** PRO Layout 1: Pill Arch Expert (
capsule-pro):** Unique capsule arch photo shape (border-radius: 120px 120px 24px 24px) with soft pastel background palettes. - ** PRO Layout 2: Staff Card Overlay (
overlay-pro):** Full image card background with dark gradient overlay, white typography, and floating social share popup button. - ** PRO Layout 3: Dark Mode Modern (
dark-mode):** High-contrast, sleek dark theme preset designed for modern SaaS & Tech agencies. - ** PRO Layout 4: Gradient Modern (
gradient):** Vibrant gradient accent borders and gradient text typography. - ** Capsule Arch Radius & Overlay Card Height Controls:** Customize arch curvature (40px – 200px) and overlay card heights (220px – 500px).
- ** Priority Support:** 24/7 Dedicated technical support and automatic update access.
Team Member Layouts
Choose from the available team showcase layouts to present your team members in a style that suits your website.
Use team member cards, centered profiles, left-aligned layouts, or image-focused designs to create a professional team section.
Perfect For
✔ Agency Team Pages
✔ Business Websites
✔ Startup Teams
✔ Corporate Staff Sections
✔ Freelancer Portfolios
✔ School Teacher Profiles
✔ Company Employee Listings
✔ Organization Member Directories
Team Profiles and Contact Links
Add profile information and contact options for your team members.
Depending on your configuration, profile cards can include:
- Name and profile image
- Job title or role
- Description or biography
- Social media links
- Email contact
- Phone contact
- WhatsApp contact
- Custom website links
Social Media Links
Add social profile links to help visitors connect with your team members. Supported social profile options include Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and custom website links.
Responsive Team Showcase
Create team member sections designed for desktop, tablet, and mobile screens. Use responsive column and font size controls to adjust how your team profiles appear across different devices.
Gutenberg-Native Editing
WBD Team Member Block is built around the WordPress block editor.
- Add the block from the Gutenberg block inserter.
- Edit team member content directly in the editor.
- Configure layouts from the block settings.
- Customize profile images, typography, colors, and spacing.
- Build team sections without relying on a separate page builder.
Lightweight and Performance-Conscious
WBD Team Member Block focuses on team profiles and staff showcase functionality rather than adding unrelated website-building features.
The plugin does not require jQuery and is designed with a focused CSS and JavaScript implementation. Actual page performance can vary depending on your WordPress theme, hosting environment, images, plugins, and other page content.
Accessibility Considerations
Team profile images should include meaningful alternative text that identifies the person represented by the image.
Use descriptive text for team member names, roles, links, and contact actions so visitors can understand the information and available actions. When creating a team page, choose readable color combinations and make sure links and buttons remain distinguishable from surrounding content.
SEO-Friendly Team Pages
WBD Team Member Block helps you organize team information into clear, readable profile sections within WordPress.
You can provide meaningful team member names, roles, descriptions, profile images, and links to help visitors understand who is part of your organization.
The plugin does not guarantee search engine rankings. Search visibility also depends on your website content, technical SEO, structured data, site performance, backlinks, competition, and search engine algorithms.
Why Choose WBD Team Member Block?
✔ Native Gutenberg team member block
✔ Fully responsive team showcase layouts
✔ Lightweight and fast-loading
✔ SEO-friendly clean code
✔ No jQuery dependency
✔ Easy customization controls
✔ Modern staff profile card designs
✔ Works with all WordPress themes
Development
Development repository:
https://github.com/wpbranddigital/team-member-showcase-block
Build tools:
– npm
– webpack
Source code is available in the repository.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/wpbranddigital-team-showcasedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- In the block editor, search for “WPBrandDigital Team Showcase” and add it to your page.
- Add team members, choose a layout, and customize to your liking.
Frequently asked questions
How many team members can I add?
There is no limit. You can add as many team members as you need within a single block.
Can I reorder team members?
Yes! Use the up/down arrow buttons in the editor to drag and reorder members easily.
Is it responsive?
Absolutely. The block is fully responsive and looks great on all devices.
Does it work with any theme?
Yes, WBD Team Member is designed to work with any properly coded WordPress theme.
Changelog
1.1.0
- Added 2 New Pro Layouts (Capsule & Overlay)
- Added new Section Header Settings
- Added new Capsule Arch Settings
- Added new Custom Font Options
- Added Shortcode Support for Pages, Posts & Widgets
1.0.2
- Optimization for better performance.
- Fixed Responsive issues.
1.0.1
- Image Optimization for better performance.
- Expanded pre-designed layout templates to 8 stunning styles.
- Optimized CSS styling, custom color options, and overall script performance.
1.0.0
- Initial release with 4 layouts, full customization, and animation support.
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FAQ
WBD Team Member – Gutenberg Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is WBD Team Member free?
Yes. WBD Team Member is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WBD Team Member safe to use in 2026?
WBD Team Member is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 75/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WBD Team Member?
WBD Team Member is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,449 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 330 times in the last 30 days.
Does WBD Team Member work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WBD Team Member up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.
What PHP version does WBD Team Member need?
WBD Team Member requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was WBD Team Member last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on September 29, 2026 (3 days ago).
Who makes WBD Team Member?
WBD Team Member is developed and maintained by wpbranddigital.
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