Nectarblocks

Nectarblocks turns Gutenberg into a proper visual builder so you can design with the native editor without feeling held back. It adds a comprehensive set of blocks, global styles, responsive controls and a design-forward theme so layouts look intentional and not like a Frankenstein page. The builder is built to sit on top of WordPress instead of replacing core editor conventions, which keeps compatibility with plugins and updates smoother.

Where Nectarblocks really changes the game is dynamic content and production features. The 2.0 update added a Portfolio post type, better post grids, and dynamic data bindings so you can build template-driven pages that pull from custom post types and ACF fields. That makes it easy to craft case study pages, project archives, and content-driven templates without jumping into complex templating. It is a practical step up from basic blocks when you need repeatable, data-driven layouts.

Compare that to Elementor and the difference is workflow and weight. Elementor gives a huge template library, visual drag-and-drop freedom, and a massive third-party ecosystem which is useful if you want everything hand-held. The trade off is more CSS, more inline styles and sometimes heavier pages that need optimization. Nectarblocks favors native Gutenberg compatibility and lighter output, so if you care about speed, future WordPress updates, and building portfolio or editorial structures that scale, Nectarblocks is worth testing.