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FAQ Block For Gutenberg

By Dilip Bheda

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

FAQ Block For Gutenberg Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily add FAQ blocks using the Gutenberg editor in WordPress. Customize colors for questions and answers.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 8+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

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 provides a block for the new Gutenberg editor in WordPress which allows you to add FAQs with basic styling options.

This plugin allows you to add multiple FAQs.

You can easily give background color and font color to question and answer.

Comparing to Alternatives

FAQ Block For Gutenberg offers a straightforward FAQ block solution for Gutenberg users, with several alternatives available that provide similar functionality with varying features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and lightweight plugin focused on FAQ functionality
Easy to install and use with a clean interface
Good styling options for the FAQ block
No known security vulnerabilities
High user rating with mostly positive feedback

Weaknesses

Question part of the block is inaccessible in the visual editor of Gutenberg
Limited accessibility features, such as lack of clickable and focusable elements
No updates addressing reported editing issues
No pro version with advanced features

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and only one low rating, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though some have encountered usability issues in the Gutenberg visual editor.

Positive highlights

"It is super simple and does exactly what I wanted." — Steve Sheppard
"Nice plugin, simple and lightweight." — Dan Zakirov
"Simple et léger, une seule fonctionnalité et c’est celle que je recherchais." — becaneweb
"Leggero, Veloce e Semplice da usare." — pagrob
"This plugin adds a simple FAQ block to the editor with sufficient styling options." — alpipego

Common complaints

Question part of the block is inaccessible when using the visual editor within Gutenberg, causing usability issues for clients

Weaknesses

Limited accessibility improvements such as missing clickable and focusable elements
No recent updates to fix reported editing issues
Lack of advanced features due to absence of a pro version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, simple FAQ block for Gutenberg without needing advanced features or extensive customization.

Not ideal for

Users who require full visual editor accessibility, advanced FAQ management features, or frequent updates to address bugs and client usability concerns.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides a straightforward FAQ block with basic styling options suitable for most simple FAQ needs.

Final Verdict

FAQ Block For Gutenberg is a solid choice for users who want a simple, no-frills FAQ block integrated into Gutenberg. It is well-rated for its ease of use and lightweight design, with no known security issues, making it a safe and reliable option.

However, the plugin currently suffers from a significant usability issue in the visual editor that affects editing the question part of the FAQ, which may be a dealbreaker for users who rely on the visual editor or serve clients unfamiliar with HTML editing. Users needing more advanced features or better accessibility might consider alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free FAQ Block For Gutenberg plugin.

FAQ block

Gutenberg editor

WordPress blocks

Screenshots

FAQ

After installing FAQ block for Gutenberg you need to go to page or post section where you can see the Gutenberg editor and click on add block. Select FAQ block and add your question and answer. You will also be able to give the styling to FAQs.

Take, for example, the following line of code:

add_filter( 'fbfg_json_ld_output', '__return_false' );

Yes, you can add it using this filter:

add_filter(     'fbfg_global_colors',     function ( $colors ) {         $colors = array(             'backgroundColor'         => '#f6f7f7',             'questionTextColor'       => '#000',             'questionBackgroundColor' => 'none',             'answerTextColor'         => '#000',             'answerBackgroundColor'   => 'none',         );         return $colors;     } );