Scintilla Blocks
Gutenberg block controls — responsive spacing, global settings, and a dashboard to activate or deactivate block features.
Use with caution
Scintilla Blocks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Scintilla Blocks stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block-editor | >100 |
| blocks | >100 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| responsive | >100 |
| spacing | >100 |
About Scintilla Blocks
From the official readme · v0.0.5Description
Scintilla Blocks extends the WordPress block editor with powerful per-block responsive controls and a clean admin dashboard — no page builders, no bloat.
Features
- Responsive Spacing — add per-breakpoint padding and margin to any block directly from the Inspector panel (Desktop / Tablet / Mobile tabs).
- Admin Dashboard — enable or disable controls for each registered block type with a single toggle.
- Global Settings — configure tablet and mobile breakpoints from one central place.
- Live Preview — spacing values update instantly in the editor as you switch between device preview modes.
- WordPress.org Ready — clean code, no external dependencies, GPL-2.0-or-later licensed.
- Lightweight — inline CSS is only emitted for blocks that have spacing values set; zero extra HTTP requests on the front end.
How it works
- Activate the plugin.
- Open any post or page in the block editor.
- Select a block and find the Responsive Spacing panel inside the Dimensions section of the Inspector.
- Switch between Desktop / Tablet / Mobile tabs and set padding or margin values.
- Visit Scintilla Blocks in the WordPress admin to enable or disable controls per block, and to adjust breakpoint values.
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Installation
- Upload the
scintilla-blocksfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install it directly through the Plugins → Add New screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
- Visit Scintilla Blocks in the admin sidebar to configure your settings.
Frequently asked questions
Does this plugin slow down my site?
No. Inline tags are injected only for blocks that have spacing values set, and only the properties you define are emitted. There are no external CSS files loaded on the front end.
Can I disable controls for specific block types?
Yes. Open Scintilla Blocks → Block Controls in the admin and toggle off any block. Disabled blocks will not show the Responsive Spacing panel in the editor and will have no inline styles applied on the front end.
How do I change the tablet or mobile breakpoints?
Go to Scintilla Blocks → Global Settings and enter your desired breakpoint values (supports px, em, rem). Save, and all future block renders will use the new breakpoints.
Will existing spacing values break if I disable a block?
The saved attribute values remain in the post data but will not be rendered on the front end while the block is disabled. Re-enabling the block will restore output immediately.
Is this compatible with Full Site Editing (FSE) / Site Editor?
Yes. The plugin hooks into enqueue_block_editor_assets and render_block, which work in both the post editor and the site editor.
Changelog
Initial release — no upgrade steps required.
0.0.5
- UI Fixes.
0.0.4
- Fixed Editor Settings icons.
- Fixed Typography.
- Fixed Admin Warngings.
0.0.3
- Initial release.
- 13 blocks: Container, Heading, Paragraph, Button, Image, Icon, Image Box, Icon Box, Icon List, Counter, Testimonial Carousel, Accordion, Accordion Item.
- Responsive Desktop / Tablet / Mobile controls on every block.
- Admin dashboard with per-block enable / disable toggles and global breakpoint settings.
- Live preview synced to the editor device preview mode.
- Font Awesome icon picker and SVG upload support.
- Swiper-powered testimonial carousel with conditional asset loading.
0.0.2
- Bug Fixes
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FAQ
Scintilla Blocks: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
Is Scintilla Blocks free?
Yes. Scintilla Blocks is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Scintilla Blocks safe to use in 2026?
Scintilla Blocks works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Scintilla Blocks?
Scintilla Blocks is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 390 times since it launched in May 2026. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.
Does Scintilla Blocks work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Scintilla Blocks up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.3 or newer.
What PHP version does Scintilla Blocks need?
Scintilla Blocks requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Scintilla Blocks last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.5, was released on September 2, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes Scintilla Blocks?
Scintilla Blocks is developed and maintained by ScintillaWPThemes.
What are the best alternatives to Scintilla Blocks?
The most popular alternatives to Scintilla Blocks are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+ installs).
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