inkPad
Approachable Gutenberg layout blocks with sensible spacing, responsive sections, and editable WordPress-native content.
Use with caution
inkPad works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 4 weeks ago
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where inkPad stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block-editor | >100 |
| blocks | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| layout | >100 |
| responsive | >100 |
About inkPad
From the official readme · v1.1.17Description
inkPad is a focused layout and block toolkit for the native WordPress block editor. It provides approachable structure, sensible defaults, responsive layouts, and editable WordPress-native content without replacing Gutenberg.
Features include:
- Section, Row, and Column layout blocks
- Hero, Media + Text, CTA, cards, grids, galleries, pricing, and statistics
- Buttons and responsive action groups
- Accordion, Tabs, and Slider blocks
- Global colour, spacing, typography, motion, and container settings
- Reusable inkPad patterns and editable global frame parts
Included Blocks
inkPad includes 29 registered blocks:
- Accordion and Accordion Item
- Advanced Text
- Button and Button Group
- Card
- Card Grid
- Column
- CTA
- Feature Grid
- Gallery
- Heading
- Hero
- Image
- InkFrame Header, Navigation, and Footer
- Logo Cloud
- Linked Card
- Media + Text
- Pricing
- Row
- Section
- Slider
- Spacer
- Stats
- Submission Sampler
- Tabs
- Testimonial
Usage
Insert inkPad blocks from the block inserter and edit their content with standard block-editor controls. Use the block sidebar for block-specific layout and style options.
Use the inkPad settings screen for shared colours, typography, spacing, motion, and container width. Global frame parts are optional and can be edited from the inkFrame administration screens.
Linked Card
Linked Card is a flexible InnerBlocks container for headings, images, paragraphs, lists, buttons, and other blocks. Add or search for a destination in the Card Link panel or block toolbar, then provide an accessible link label that describes where the card goes. The label gives screen-reader users meaningful destination context; inkPad supplies a generic fallback if it is temporarily left blank.
The full-card link uses a separate overlay, so nested buttons and text links remain independently keyboard reachable and clickable. Place Linked Cards in Row columns to build responsive card layouts. Appearance is optional: use the ordinary inkPad/WordPress background, text colour, spacing, border, radius, shadow, and alignment controls instead of a forced card style.
Test layout and appearance with the active theme before publishing because theme styles can affect block presentation.
License and Bundled Assets
inkPad is licensed under GPL-2.0-or-later. Bundled inkPad code, patterns, and the paw SVG asset use the same GPL-compatible licence. No third-party libraries, fonts, images, or remote code are bundled in this release.
Installation
- In WordPress, go to Plugins > Add New.
- Search for “inkPad”.
- Install and activate inkPad.
- Open a page or post in the block editor and search for inkPad blocks.
You can also install inkPad manually by uploading the plugin ZIP from Plugins > Add Plugin > Upload Plugin.
Frequently asked questions
Does inkPad replace the WordPress block editor?
No. inkPad adds blocks, patterns, settings, and optional frame parts to the native block editor.
Does inkPad work with every theme?
inkPad is designed for block-editor workflows, but it does not guarantee identical presentation with every theme. Test it with the intended theme on a staging site.
Can existing inkPad blocks still be edited after an update?
Yes. inkPad preserves its legacy block attributes and rendering paths where required for backward compatibility.
Does inkPad connect to an external service or include tracking?
No. This release does not include telemetry, tracking, or an external service integration.
Changelog
1.1.17
- Added consistent late sanitization for all server-rendered block markup while preserving nested WordPress blocks, forms, embeds, and shortcode output.
- Restricted bundled SVG icon markup to a narrow, presentation-only SVG allowlist.
- Kept development qualification tools out of the production release package and verified all distributed PHP entry points block direct access.
- Repaired desktop header submenu pointer traversal and coordinated sibling toggle state without changing mobile or footer navigation.
1.1.16
- Promoted the global Footer to a composable container for unrestricted nested WordPress and inkPad blocks while preserving legacy footer text as a no-children fallback.
- Preserved Footer layout and appearance controls on the semantic outer footer shell.
- Kept popup dialogs and their close controls above site header and navigation stacking contexts, with safe mobile viewport insets.
- Constrained mobile popup dialogs to the visible viewport and kept the close control fixed in view while long popup content scrolls internally.
- Ensured Core Navigation submenu interaction assets load for Navigation blocks nested only in global Footer content, preserving touch, pointer, and keyboard disclosure behavior.
1.1.15
- Added the Linked Card block, a flexible InnerBlocks container that can make an entire card surface selectable while preserving accessible keyboard navigation and independent nested links.
1.1.14
- Corrected Image radius, border, and shadow styling so they apply to the visible image rather than the full layout surface.
- Improved Header navigation behavior across desktop and mobile.
- Added a cleaner compact desktop navigation layout.
- Improved Sampler authoring layout in the block editor.
- Improved closed Sampler card and stack presentations.
- Corrected Header and Sampler modal layering.
1.1.13
- Added multiple actions to Hero and Media + Text.
- Added per-section background and text colour overrides.
- Improved reset handling for section-level colour settings.
1.1.12
- Improved WordPress 7 editor compatibility, scoped front-end and editor styles, transparent Heading defaults, and empty-value handling.
- Repaired responsive layouts for Row/Column, Feature Grid, Pricing, InkFrame Header, and Submission Sampler.
- Improved Gutenberg toolbar icon alignment.
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FAQ
inkPad: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
Is inkPad free?
Yes. inkPad is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is inkPad safe to use in 2026?
inkPad works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 weeks ago, and scores 59/100 on our health check.
How many websites use inkPad?
inkPad is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 128 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 132 times in the last 30 days.
Does inkPad work with WordPress 7.1?
inkPad is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does inkPad need?
inkPad requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was inkPad last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.17, was released on September 7, 2026 (4 weeks ago).
Who makes inkPad?
inkPad is developed and maintained by inkeddev.
What are the best alternatives to inkPad?
The most popular alternatives to inkPad are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+ installs).
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