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GutenBee – Gutenberg Blocks

By The CSSIgniter Team

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

GutenBee – Gutenberg Blocks Review - In-Depth Analysis

GutenBee enhances the Gutenberg editor with more blocks, providing a collection of elegant WordPress blocks to improve your editing experience.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.78/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 18+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.1 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

GutenBee is a collection of elegant WordPress blocks enhancing your editing experience in the Gutenberg editor and vastly extending the potential of the new editor experience.

This plugin includes various blocks such as Accordion, Banner, Buttons, and more, allowing you to create beautiful and flexible layouts. Each block comes with customizable settings to fit your design needs.

Join our community on Facebook to discuss new features and stay updated on our latest releases. You can also visit our GitHub repository for the full source code and to report any bugs.

Comparing to Alternatives

GutenBee offers a robust set of Gutenberg blocks with a focus on lightweight performance and practical features. While there are many alternatives available, GutenBee stands out for its ease of use and customization options.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Lightweight blocks that do not impact page loading speed significantly
Comprehensive and practical settings for fine-tuning blocks
Ability to select which blocks to load, keeping the block library tidy
High-quality blocks including galleries, tabs, icons, and media
User-friendly and easy to add extra features to Gutenberg

Weaknesses

Some blocks like Google Maps lack interactive features such as clickable links
No easy way to convert existing regular galleries into GutenBee galleries
Known security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent versions
No pro version available, limiting advanced feature access

User Sentiment Analysis

With an outstanding 4.9 out of 5 rating from 18 users and no low-star reviews, users generally express strong satisfaction with GutenBee's performance and features.

Positive highlights

'Very good! Makes it extremely easy to add extra features that Gutenberg lacks.' – diogomarques
'Excellent Lightweight Plugin! Blocks are of excellent quality and settings are practical.' – Josh Journey
'I love the Gallery block, it replaced my previous gallery plugin effectively.' – geoffreymerck
'Great set of useful plugins, especially the gallery block.' – onno
'Just a simple thank you' – mark ball

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Some blocks lack interactive functionality, such as the Google Maps block without clickable links
No straightforward way to convert existing galleries to GutenBee galleries
Security vulnerabilities were present in older versions, requiring updates for safety

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, easy-to-use Gutenberg block plugin with practical customization options and high-quality blocks for galleries, tabs, and media.

Not ideal for

Users who require advanced interactive features in blocks like Google Maps or need a plugin with a pro version offering premium features. Also, those concerned about past security vulnerabilities should ensure they use the latest version.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes a comprehensive set of high-quality Gutenberg blocks with practical settings and the ability to selectively load blocks to optimize performance.

Final Verdict

GutenBee is a highly rated, lightweight Gutenberg block plugin that offers practical and customizable blocks suitable for many users. Its strong user satisfaction and performance make it a solid choice for enhancing the Gutenberg editor without compromising speed.

However, users should be aware of past security vulnerabilities that have been addressed in recent updates and the lack of a pro version for advanced features. Those needing interactive blocks or premium options may want to consider alternatives.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free GutenBee – Gutenberg Blocks plugin.

Gutenberg blocks

WordPress blocks

editor enhancements

Screenshots

FAQ

Please report security bugs found in the source code of the GutenBee plugin through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team will assist you with verification, CVE assignment, and notify the developers of this plugin.