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Hyperlink Group Block

By Daniel Floeter

Content Management / Blog & Article Publishing

Reviewed by Abdul Hameid

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

Hyperlink Group Block Review - In-Depth Analysis

Combine blocks into a group wrapped with an hyperlink. Easily manage and transform blocks using this Gutenberg plugin.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

7,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to combine blocks into a group that is wrapped with an hyperlink. After inserting a Hyperlink Group Block, you will see a Block inserter icon that lets you add new Blocks inside that Hyperlink Group Block.

You can also group existing Blocks by selecting them, which will bring up the Block Toolbar. From there, you can click on the Block icon and select the Hyperlink Block to transform the selected Blocks into a Hyperlink Block with InnerBlocks.

In the Advanced Tab, you can set various link attributes such as target, rel, title, and aria-label. This gives you flexibility in how the hyperlink behaves and appears.

Features include wrapping Blocks with a hyperlink, using links from Query Loop Blocks, transforming Blocks into a group wrapped with an HTML anchor tag, and setting various attributes for the link. You can also choose to open links in a new window and customize the hover background color.

Comparing to Alternatives

Hyperlink Group Block currently has no close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique solution for grouping hyperlinks in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and well-made block for grouping hyperlinks
Eliminates the need for hand-coding href wrappers around divs
Lightweight and integrates elegantly without bloating the site
Highly praised by users for ease of use and functionality
Considered by some as a candidate for WordPress core inclusion

Weaknesses

Lacks ability to add title tags directly within the block
Recent update caused incompatibility issues for some users
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets
Security vulnerabilities were present in earlier versions

User Sentiment Analysis

With a majority of 5-star reviews and a small portion of 1-star ratings, user sentiment is generally positive but includes some concerns about recent updates and compatibility.

Positive highlights

"Nicely put together. Will be using this block regularly." — efrap
"Works great for me, no need to hand code blocks." — Warren
"Yay, worked great! Appreciated for being lean and not bloated." — Anonymous
"Easy to use. Thank you developer." — marcizus
"This should be part of WordPress core blocks." — Ingo Steinke

Common complaints

Incompatibility issues caused by recent update 2.0.3

Weaknesses

Lack of title tag addition feature within the block
Security vulnerabilities fixed only in recent versions

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, lightweight block to group hyperlinks without needing to write custom code will find this plugin very useful.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced features like title tag support within the block or who are concerned about recent compatibility issues and past security vulnerabilities may want to consider alternatives or wait for further updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers a fully functional hyperlink grouping block that is easy to use and integrates well without adding bloat.

Final Verdict

Hyperlink Group Block is a well-designed and user-friendly plugin that fills a unique niche by simplifying hyperlink grouping in WordPress. Its lightweight nature and positive user feedback highlight its value, though some users have experienced compatibility issues with recent updates.

Despite past security vulnerabilities that have been addressed, potential users should be aware of these concerns. Overall, it is a solid choice for those needing straightforward hyperlink grouping without advanced features or paid upgrades.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Hyperlink Group Block plugin.

Anchor

Block

Gutenberg

Hyperlink

Link

Screenshots

FAQ

There are two kinds for WPML translation.

Translate with “WordPress Editor”, not with “WPML Translation Editor”:
WPML > Settings > Translation Editor > Classic Translation Editor
or
Your site in admin / gutenberg mode > right sidebar / Page > language > Translations > WordPress Editor

Other option but there is a bug, it doesn’t work for us?
wpml.org/faq / FAQ > How-To > “How can I translate links and HTML attributes in the Advanced Translation Editor?”
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