Will Work for Ko-fi
Welcome to the Will Work for Ko-fi (WW4KOFI) Gutenberg block version 2.0.0.
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- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 5 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Will Work for Ko-fi stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| button | >100 |
| cgb | #8 |
| donation | >100 |
| kofi | #6 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Will Work for Ko-fi
From the official readme · v2.1.1Description
Welcome to the Will Work for Ko-fi (WW4KOFI) Gutenberg block version 2.0.0.
Add your customised official Ko-fi button to your posts and pages. Visually preview your customisations in the block editor.
This custom Gutenberg Block (CGB) for the Ko-fi donation button allows you to:
- Create an optional heading
- Add a short call-to-action prompt
- Insert your custom button text
- Choose a background colour using a built-in colour picker
- And of course, add your Ko-fi code or username
Usage
- Open a page or post in Gutenberg.
- Click on the
+to add a block. - Start typing “Will Work for Ko-fi” until you see the block appear, then select it.
- Inside the block, enter an optional heading or short description into the respective input fields.
- In the settings sidebar, enter the text you want on your button. This is important! Keep it short.
- In the settings sidebar, use the colour picker for the button’s background.
- Remember to enter your Ko-fi code or username. This is also in the settings sidebar.
- Preview, Update, or Publish your page or post and enjoy 😉
Credits
Built with Create Guten Block.
Will Work for Ko-fi coffee logo by walkerstudio13 from the Noun Project.
Installation
- Upload the contents of the plugin zip file to the
/wp-content/plugins/will-work-for-ko-fidirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins page directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ page.
Frequently asked questions
Is WW4KOFI v2 lightweight?
Yes. It’s only 47 KB zipped. And, it uses its’ own local copy of the official Ko-fi widget JavaScript library.
Is the Ko-fi button the official button from ko-fi.com?
It sure is. The Ko-fi button widget code comes from https://ko-fi.com/manage/widgets and it looks like this.
How can I change the alignment for the Will Work for Ko-fi block?
You can change the content alignment by using additional CSS. The additional CSS below will centre justify the WW4KOFI block contents. .centre-this-block { text-align: center; width: 50%; margin: 0 auto; }
How can I change the style of the Will Work for Ko-fi block?
You can change the content alignment by using additional CSS. The additional CSS below will add slight padding to the contents and create a drop shadow effect. .style-this-block { padding: 1.5%; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: 5px 20px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2); } Version 2.1.0 introduced the .section__kofi CSS class that controls the top/bottom padding for the widget’s heading, description, and button. .section__kofi { padding-top: 0; padding-bottom: 0; }
Do I need to install the Lazy Blocks plugin too?
No. Version 2.0.0 does not rely on any third-party plugins. Lazy Blocks is deprecated in v2.0.0.
I’m seeing a “This block contains invalid or unexpected content” error message. What must I do to fix it?
Click on the horizontal ellipses (…) on the right, then select Attempt Block Recovery.
Changelog
Version 2.0.0 is nearly a complete rewrite. Version 2.0.0 is now only 47 KB zipped. Version 1.* was almost 1 MB zipped because of the Lazy Blocks dependency.
2.1.1
- Added local Ko-fi image assets.
- Tested with WordPress 5.7.1.
2.1.0
- CSS changes. Mainly to add section class to avoid inheriting large padding used in Twenty Twenty theme CSS.
- Tested with WordPress 5.6.
2.0.0
- Added support for live preview of the Ko-fi button. The live preview displays inside the block while in the block editor.
- Moved the button text and button colour controls to the inspector (right sidebar).
- Removed the dependency for Lazy Blocks.
1.2.0
- Added proper use of enqueue for the official Ko-fi JavaScript library.
- Readme updates.
1.0.0
- First release. Tested on the Twenty Twenty and GeneratePress themes.
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FAQ
Will Work for Ko-fi: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 12, 2026
Is Will Work for Ko-fi free?
Yes. Will Work for Ko-fi is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Will Work for Ko-fi safe to use in 2026?
Will Work for Ko-fi shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Will Work for Ko-fi?
Will Work for Ko-fi is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,796 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.
Does Will Work for Ko-fi work with WordPress 7.1?
Will Work for Ko-fi is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.18, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Will Work for Ko-fi need?
Will Work for Ko-fi requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Will Work for Ko-fi last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on September 26, 2021 (5 years ago).
Who makes Will Work for Ko-fi?
Will Work for Ko-fi is developed and maintained by mark l chaves.
What are the best alternatives to Will Work for Ko-fi?
The most popular alternatives to Will Work for Ko-fi are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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