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Block Editor Colors

By jetmonsters

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Block Editor Colors Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily change and customize colors in the Gutenberg block editor. Create new colors or edit existing ones for a consistent brand appearance.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to edit default Gutenberg block editor colors or the ones registered in a theme, as well as add your own colors. Since this is a global site configuration applied sitewide, you can much easier go with your brand color scheme without a need to manually change colors for each block each time.

Once the plugin is installed and activated, navigate to Settings > Editor Colors to customize colors.

There are two sections to customize colors globally for your website. The first is Custom Colors, where you can create new colors for the block color palette. You will not lose these colors when you change a theme. These colors can be deactivated or transferred via XML. The second is Default Colors, where you can edit colors that are registered by your active WordPress theme or default Gutenberg block colors.

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Comparing to Alternatives

Block Editor Colors stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for users seeking custom editor color options.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective way to add custom colors to the block editor
Highly rated with a strong positive user base
No known security vulnerabilities
Improves workflow by avoiding manual CSS edits
Compatible with other plugins like Getwid

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options such as gradient support
Does not automatically apply color changes to existing content
No pro version or premium features available
Limited to color customization without additional styling options

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 13 reviews, users overwhelmingly appreciate the plugin's functionality and ease of use.

Positive highlights

"Met my need for additional colors. Thank you for the development of this plugin." — Curtis
"Makes adding custom editor colors a much faster process than editing functions and checking/ adding custom CSS classes per color." — mapa729
"Thanks you so much for creating this plugin so we can easily add custom colors to our templates." — da commerce
"I've been using this plugin for a year on my sites. It's super helpful to get the right colors accessible in the editor." — myracat
"Using this with Getwid, it works out of the box." — dawnrd

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Does not support gradient colors yet
Color changes do not apply automatically to existing content
Limited customization options beyond basic color additions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a straightforward, reliable way to add custom colors to the WordPress block editor without needing advanced styling features.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced color customization such as gradients or automatic application of colors to existing content, or those wanting a plugin with premium support and features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core features needed to add custom colors to the block editor, fully functional without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Block Editor Colors is a highly rated, secure, and easy-to-use plugin that effectively fills the niche of adding custom colors to the WordPress block editor. Its simplicity and reliability make it a valuable tool for users who want to enhance their editing experience without complexity.

While it lacks advanced features like gradient support and automatic color application, its free availability and strong user satisfaction make it a recommended choice for those needing basic color customization. Users requiring more sophisticated options may need to look elsewhere.