Author: Jen Swisher

If you currently run a WordPress website or are considering building one, you’ve probably heard of the block editor. This powerful tool is built into WordPress core, giving website owners and developers the ability to build their entire site from the ground up without needing to use code.

But there’s a lot more to uncover about the block editor! Let’s take a look at what it is, the pros and cons, and how to use it.

What is the block editor?

The block editor is a revolutionary website editor that was released as part of WordPress Version 5.0, replacing the Classic Editor. It enables beginners and advanced users alike to build pages, templates, and entire websites by dragging and dropping elements into place — no code required!

Each element is called a block, and can be anything from paragraphs or images to columns, pricing tables, social media feeds, and more. To design a page, post, or other website section, a user simply has to drag and drop blocks into place, then style each one using a straightforward settings panel.

It’s more than just a standard page editor. Website owners and developers can use blocks to customize headers, footers, sidebars, archive pages, checkout and cart pages, and more. It truly makes website design accessible to everyone.

Before we dive in, let’s define a few terms:

• Blocks. Individual elements that can be added to content. E.g. images, paragraphs, headings, videos, columns, and more.
• Block patterns. Groups of pre-selected blocks that you can use to build entire sections of content. E.g. banners, post designs, column layouts, and more.
• Templates. Essentially, frameworks that define the design and layout of specific types of content. Posts, products, and category pages are all examples of content that have their own templates.
• Template parts. A part of your site that appears on most or all of your pages. E.g. headers, footers, and comments.
• Site Editor. A WordPress tool that brings block functionality to additional areas of your site, including templates and template parts. You must have a block theme installed to use the Site Editor.

Pros and cons of the block editor

Like with everything, the block editor has advantages and disadvantages. Let’s take a look.

Pros of the block editor

1. It helps you be faster and more efficient

The block editor is incredibly powerful, and has lots of built-in features specifically designed to improve your workflow. Here are some features of the block editor that make designing, publishing, and editing much faster:

• Reusable blocks. You can save a block and use it over and over on your website. Then, when you edit that block, it will update across all instances. For example, you might create a call to action that you can insert on all of your landing pages as you build them. And if you need to change the button link, it will be updated across all pages.
• Block patterns. Block patterns are predefined groups of blocks that are available by default in WordPress or through third-party plugins. They allow you to quickly insert entire sections of pages at once, like headers and multi-column layouts. You can just add these into a page, customize the colors, and you’re good to go!
• Keyboard shortcuts. These allow you to keep your hands on the keyboard the entire time you’re adding and editing content on your site. Navigate through different blocks, save changes, insert blocks, style text, and more.
• Easy blog post creation. You can drag and drop content directly into the block editor, and it will automatically convert it to appropriate blocks. This can save you a tremendous amount of time! For example, if you write a post in Google Docs, you can paste it into WordPress in its entirety, and it will keep headers, images, links, and more. There’s no need to individually add graphics and other elements!
• Set styles globally. Set colors, fonts, spacing, and other design specifications that apply to blocks throughout your site (if using a block theme). This keeps you from having to individually edit each page and makes things easier on team members or clients who add content to your site.

2. It enables beginners to create complex, beautiful sites without writing code

The block-based interface of the block editor makes it accessible for any type of user, including complete beginners. Like with anything, there’s a small learning curve, but you can take advantage of helpful WordPress documentation and tutorials to get the hang of things.

Then you can use the block editor to drag elements into place, making design choices like color and spacing with a simple settings panel. There’s no need to edit code or even use shortcodes that can quickly get complicated. 

And you can take things even further, applying that same concept to your header, footer, sidebar, and page templates. This means that even beginners can fully customize all aspects of their site — checkout pages, search pages, archive pages, and more. 

Block patterns are another great feature for beginners. These are set groups of blocks that you can quickly add to build entire sections of a page, like pricing tables, hero sections, and image galleries.

3. It allows for true full-site customization

Unlike many other solutions, the WordPress block editor truly lets you customize every aspect of your site using its features. Go beyond page and post designs! Here are just a few site elements that you can build with blocks:

• Headers
• Footers
• Search results pages
• Archives (like post and product categories)
• 404 pages
• Blog post templates
• Product templates
• Comment sections

This is a huge opportunity to build a website that truly stands out with design and functionality that meets your specific needs. For example, you could modify the product template to include a video of your product in action, a size chart, or an allergen notice that appears across all items in your store. Or you could add a call to action that is automatically added to the bottom of all of your blog posts. The possibilities are endless!

4. It improves website performance

Using the block editor can improve the speed and performance of your site as well. Not only does it enable you to skip heavy page builders, it also reduces the number of plugins you need to install to access certain functionality. For instance, instead of installing a plugin for image galleries, you can simply insert a Gallery block into your page and style it however you see fit.

Plus, the code output from the block editor is lighter and cleaner than that of page builder plugins. That means that when the same page design is made with the block editor instead of a page builder, the page should load faster by default.

5. There are lots of integrations with third-party plugins

Because the block editor is included with WordPress by default, it works with popular themes and plugins. This also means that third-party developers typically adapt their solutions to work with the block editor. 

There are lots of great plugins that add blocks and block patterns to your library. For example, Jetpack includes blocks for forms, payments, social media feeds, email captures, and more. 

WooCommerce adds blocks for displaying products, reviews, filters, and just about anything you could need to create an effective ecommerce store.

6. It’s constantly improving

The best is yet to come! There’s a team of developers and volunteers who constantly work to release new features and improvements, also ensuring that WordPress is secure and accessible. 

Stay up to date on the latest here.

Cons of the block editor

Of course, the block editor may not be the right solution for every single website. Here are a few downsides:

1. You may need to switch themes or rebuild portions of your existing site

Many page builders and themes support the block editor and make it simple for you to switch to the block editor. However, that’s not always the case. It’s possible that you’ll need to rebuild portions of your site to move to a fully block-based system.

If you want to take advantage of the Site Editor, you’ll also need to use a block theme. That means that, if you’re not using a block theme currently, you’ll need to switch to a new theme. Depending on your situation, this can require quite a bit of work. However, in the majority of cases, it’s well worth it!

2. There may be a learning curve

Any new technology comes with a bit of a learning curve, no matter your experience level. So if you intend to build a new site with the block editor or convert your existing site to blocks, you’ll want to schedule time to learn the system. 

Thankfully, there are lots of great resources available to help, including:

• Learn WordPress: Chock full of tutorials and courses that walk you through all the details of the block editor
• The block editor documentation: A support guide with instructions and images
• WordPress playground: A free, blank site where you can play around with the block editor and get the hang of things before making major changes to your live site

How to access and use the block editor

Now that you understand a little more about the block editor, it’s time to jump in and learn how to use it.

The block editor interface

Let’s start by introducing the components of the block editor. This is what you’ll see when you build a page, post, or other site element. We’ve identified some major components in the following image, which we’ll discuss shortly:

Here’s a breakdown of these elements:

• Block Inserter: This is where you’ll select and add blocks. You can see a list of available blocks and patterns, organized by block type, and drag them directly from this panel. Open and close the Block Inserter using the button at the top left.
• Blocks: This tab shows all available blocks.
• Patterns: This tab shows all available block patterns.
• Block search bar: Use this to search for a specific block or pattern.
• Tools: This button provides different interactions for selecting, navigating, and editing blocks.
• Undo/Redo: Undo an action taken in the block editor, or redo that same action.
• Details: This provides information about the page or post, like number of words and characters, time to read, and number of paragraphs, headings, and blocks.
• List View: A tool that helps you navigate blocks and content. View all the blocks on the page, move them around, and switch back and forth quickly and easily.
• Settings panel: Access settings for the page/post or each individual block. This is where you’ll make changes to design elements like spacing, colors, and more.
• Additional options: Change your view type, switch to the code editor to edit in HTML, and customize other aspects of your block editor experience.
• Add new block: Click this icon to add a new block based on the icon’s location on the page.

Using blocks

Now that you know a bit about where important elements lie in the block editor, we’ll show you how to add and edit blocks. In this tutorial, we’ll be creating a blog post. The concepts will be similar whether you’re working on a post, page, or other elements of your site.

In this case, you’ll go to Posts → Add New in your WordPress dashboard. This will automatically open up the block editor for a new post. Start by adding a title at the top of the post.

Then, click the blue + icon in the top-left corner to open the Block Inserter. Here, you’ll see a list of available blocks. These are categorized by type, but you can also use the search bar to look for a specific one. If you hover over a block, it will provide more information and show a preview of what that block will look like in action.

Let’s start by adding a Paragraph block. You can either find it in the Block Inserter and drag it into the main content area on the right or just start typing where it says, “Type / to choose a block.” 

When you place your cursor inside your text, a new menu will appear above it with styling options. From left to right, these are:

• Paragraph: Click on this to convert the block into a different block type. For example, you could transform it into a heading.
• Drag: Move the block wherever you’d like in relation to the other blocks on the page.
• Move up/down: Move the block up or down one space on the page.
• Align: Left, center, or right align the text.
• Bold: Bold any text you select within the paragraph.
• Italic: Italicize any text you select within the paragraph.
• Link: Turn any text you select into a link.
• More: See additional options to highlight or strike-through text, turn a number into subscript, and more.
• Options: Access additional capabilities, like making the block reusable, duplicating it, locking it, and more.  

Make whatever adjustments you’d like to the text within the paragraph. Then, select anywhere within the block and click on the icon at the top right. This will open the Settings panel.

You’ll see tabs for both Post and Block at the top of this panel. For now, let’s focus on the Block tab. This panel shows options that are specific to the block you’ve selected — in this case, the Paragraph block. 

In the Color section, you can set a color for your text, background, and links, just for that paragraph. You can even create your own gradient if you’d like. For example, you might make a paragraph stand out from the rest of the post by using a deep green background and white text.

In the Typography section, you can set font options. While size appears by default, you can click the three vertical dots to unlock more choices, like font family and letter spacing. In this example, we decided to change the text to a serif font and add more space between the lines of text (called line height). 

Under Dimensions, you can adjust the padding and margins around the text, adding or reducing the space as needed. 

And under Advanced, you can add an HTML anchor, so you can link to the section at another point in the post, or set a CSS class for styling purposes.

Now that our paragraph block looks how we’d like, let’s add two columns to our post — one with an image and another with a second paragraph. Add a Columns block to your page, then select the column layout that you’d like. We’ll go with 33/66 this time, which is a â…“, â…” split. 

You’ll see that you can select each column individually to style it and add blocks. 

To the left column, click the + icon and select an Image block.

Here, you can upload an image from your device, select an existing one from the Media Library, or insert one from a URL. We decided to add a picture of a black forest cake from the Media Library. When you click on the Image block, you’ll see a new Settings bar appear, just like with the Paragraph block, but with slightly different options. For example, you’ll get choices to crop the image, add text on top of it, apply a filter, and more.

If you click the icon at the top right, you’ll see the settings panel for the Image block. There, you can add alt text, create rounded corners, change the image size, add a border, and more. Here, we’ve rounded the image corners with a radius of 22 px.

We then added another Paragraph block to the right, ⅔ column. Notice that you can select either each individual column to edit or the entire two-column block. When both columns are selected, they’ll be outlined in blue.

This enables you to make decisions for both columns at once using the toolbar that appears. Here, we set the vertical alignment to “Align middle” so the text and image are lined up.

And that’s it! You can keep building out the post as much as you’d like, choosing from a wide array of available blocks. Each one will come with its own settings and options — feel free to play around with these until you get the exact look you’re going for.

Before you publish the post, you probably want to preview it to see how it looks on the front-end of your site. Click the Preview button at the top right, followed by Preview in a new tab. This will give you an even more accurate idea of how the post looks when you publish it.

If you’re ready, you can now click Publish to make the post live!

Using block patterns

As a reminder, patterns are pre-built page segments that make building a post or page quick and easy. Let’s go back to the post we built in the previous section and explore how to add a pattern.

You’re going to click the blue + icon at the top left again to open the Block Inserter. But this time, click on the Patterns tab. By default, this will open a list of featured patterns.

You can use the dropdown that is currently set to Featured, and choose other pattern categories, like Buttons, Columns, and WooCommerce. Or you can use the Search bar at the top to look for a specific pattern. 

In this case, let’s select Gallery and drag the pattern titled Offset images with descriptions into our post. This will add a neat image feature to the content.

You’ll see that the pattern is composed of several blocks: two Image blocks, two Paragraph blocks, and a Spacer block. Just as we did earlier, you can edit each block individually or edit the pattern as a whole. You can either edit all the pattern details to truly make it your own, or you can just switch out the images and text with your own content.

Start by selecting one of the images. Then click Replace. Here, you can choose between uploading an image or picking from the Media Library. Once you’ve added your image, do the same with the other placeholder.

Then, click on one of the Paragraph blocks and replace the text with your own. You can make changes as you’d like, just as you did with the Paragraph block earlier.

And that’s it! You now have a beautiful page section that only took you a few minutes to create. 

Using templates and template parts

Again, templates are frameworks that define the layout and design for types of content like posts, product pages, and archives. Template parts are reusable, global elements like headers and footers. You can edit both of these using the Site Editor.

To use the Site Editor, you must have a block theme active on your site. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance → Editor. This will open up the Site Editor. On the left-hand side, you’ll see a sidebar with options for Templates and Template Parts. Click on Templates. Here, you’ll see a list of all the templates on your site, which will vary based on the specific theme you’re using.

In this example, we’ve selected the Single template, which is the template for individual blog posts. You’ll see that a few blocks already exist on this page, including:

• Featured image
• Post title
• Post content
• Post meta
• Comments

You can make changes to these existing blocks however you see fit. We added a light green background behind the post title, made the title full width, changed the font of the post content, and removed the margin between the featured image and title. You can see what a post will look like with these changes made:

You can also add new blocks to your templates. Since we’re working with the Single template, let’s add a call to action that will automatically appear at the bottom of all of our blog posts. This will end up saving a lot of time because you won’t have to add the CTA to every single post individually.

Let’s add the “Simple call to action” block pattern to our template.

Now, we’ll just customize the CTA text so that it fits our needs. We’ll also update the design of the button, which you can do by clicking on the Button block, followed by the gear icon at the top right. There, you can edit settings like color, typography, padding, and more. You can change the button text and link by clicking directly on the button text and using the toolbar that appears.

Take a look at the changes we made:

Click Save at the top right to update your template. Now, you’ll see that the CTA is at the bottom of each of your blog posts.

Now, let’s go back to the Site Editor and look at editing Template Parts. Go to Appearance → Editor and choose Template Parts.

Here, you’ll see a list of template parts that you can edit. Remember, these are global elements and any changes that you make will be reflected across your whole site. Let’s click on Header to edit that template part.

You’ll see the header, and the current blocks that live there. In this case, there’s the Site Title block and the Navigation block. 

You can make changes to the existing blocks just as you did with the block editor earlier in this article. Simply click on one to edit it, using either the menu that appears above the block or the Settings panel on the right-hand side. 

Let’s add a search bar to the main menu. If you click on the Navigation block, the same toolbar will appear that you’ve seen throughout this article. But you’ll also see a black + icon to the right of the last menu item. Click that to add a new link or block to your menu. We added the Search block, but you could also include a custom button, a new link, social media icons — whatever fits your needs.

Then, using the Settings panels you’re already familiar with, style it however you’d like. We added placeholder text and changed the button color.

You can also select the entire header and style it, using the Settings panel on the right to change the background color, typography, padding, and more. Imagine all the ways you can apply these techniques across your site!

10 advanced tips to get the most out of the block editor

Now that you know the basics, let’s take a look at some tips for getting the most out of the block editor.

1.  Take advantage of keyboard shortcuts

Keyboard shortcuts are a very handy way to speed up the editing and page building process because you don’t have to lift your fingers off the keys. With a little practice, you can become quite fast!

There are lots of great shortcuts that you can explore, but we’ve listed just a few below. Keep in mind that these will vary based on the device you’re using. For these examples, we’re listing the shortcuts for Windows computers:

• Show or hide the Settings panel: Ctrl + Shift + ,
• Navigate to the next part of the Editor: Ctrl + `
• Save changes: Ctrl + S
• Undo a change: Ctrl + Z
• Duplicate a selected block: Ctrl + Shift + D
• Insert a new block before a selected block: Ctrl + Alt + T
• Move a selected block up: Ctrl + Shift + Alt + T

See the full list of keyboard shortcuts, including those for different operating systems, in the WordPress documentation.

2. Set styles for your site and blocks

If you have a website with multiple users or are a developer who hands off the site to a client, global styles can be incredibly powerful. You can use these to set predefined color palettes and block styles that are available for users. This helps your website stay on brand, no matter who’s working on it.

To access and set style variations, go to Appearance → Editor and click the Styles icon at the top right. 

Note that any changes made here will apply to the entire site, so edit carefully! Click Browse styles to see a list of pre-built options. You can toggle through these and instantly preview how your site will look on the left-hand side.

Or, if you navigate back to the Styles panel, you can set typography, colors, and layout options. For example, click Typography, and you’ll see choices for text, links, headings, and buttons. We selected Headings and changed the font, font weight, and letter case.

Back in the Styles panel, you’ll also find a Blocks option. Open this, and there will be a list of the blocks on your site. In this example, we’ll open the Button block. The options available will vary a bit based on the block you selected, but for this one, you can edit typography, colors, and layout. Click on Colors and you can set the default colors for buttons across your site.

Or, you can click on Palette to define the color options that users will see when adding buttons to pages and posts. We chose to add custom colors to the Button block.

Now, when someone adds a button to your site, they can choose from the custom colors that you set.

3. Create reusable blocks

Reusable blocks are great because you can save them, then use them anywhere you’d like on your site. And when you make design changes to one, it will update everywhere. This is perfect for calls to action that you might use often or similar situations. In this example, we’ll create a Top-Rated Products block that we can use to promote popular products wherever we’d like on the site.

Let’s start by adding it to our page and styling it.

Once you’re done, click on the block, then select the three vertical dots in the toolbar that appears on top of the block. Then, choose Create reusable block.

This will prompt you to create a name for your block, then save it to your library. Then, when you’re working on another page or post, you’ll see a new Reusable tab in the Block Inserter. This will show all of your reusable blocks and allow you to add them into your content at any point.

If you click the link there that says Manage Reusable blocks, you can see a full list of your reusable blocks, and edit, add, or rename them.

4. Use the code editor

If you’re a developer or have some coding experience, you might want to be able to quickly apply precise changes to an individual page or post. All you need to do to access the code editor is open up the page or post you’re working on and click the three vertical dots at the top right. Then, choose Code Editor.

Now, you’ll see all the content on the page in HTML form. You can edit this code and make changes however you see fit, and switch back and forth between the two editors.

Remember, though, that editing code can be dangerous and could even break your site. Make sure you back up your WordPress site before making major code changes.

5. Make the most of List View

List View is a neat feature that helps you quickly and easily navigate between blocks while you’re working. To access this tool, click the three vertical lines at the top right of the block editor. There, you’ll see a list of all the blocks that make up your page or post.

If you see an arrow to the left of a block, you can click and expand that item to see all the blocks nested underneath. For example, the Gallery block has three Image blocks inside.

This is an excellent way to get an overview of all the elements that make up your page or post. You can also drag a block inside of List View to quickly move it around without having to scroll up and down the page. And if you click on a block, you’ll automatically be taken to it inside the Editor, which is particularly helpful if you have a lot of content.

If you click the three vertical dots that appear to the right when you hover over a block, you’ll get even more options. You can copy or duplicate the block, insert a block before or after the one you’ve selected, move, remove, or lock the block, or group multiple blocks together.

Learn more about the powerful List View.

6. Add more blocks and patterns to your library

While WordPress comes with a lot of great blocks and patterns by default, there may be times that you need some extra options. There are a few ways you can do this:

The first way is through your theme. Many block themes include their own templates, block patterns, and blocks that are available to you upon installation. For example, the Wabi theme includes patterns for subscribe forms, projects, and headlines. And Bricksy has dozens of ready-to-use patterns that make building layouts quick and easy.

Certain plugins may also add blocks and patterns to your library. For example, WooCommerce introduces blocks for displaying products and filters, showing the cart, adding reviews, and more. Jetpack introduces a huge volume of blocks that cover everything from calendars and forms to social media feeds and payment options. And Sensei LMS adds blocks for things like quiz questions and image hotspots.

There are also plugins available that were specifically designed to add blocks to your library. Here are some examples:

• Ultimate Blocks: Content filters, reviews, countdowns, sliders, and more
• Otter Blocks: Accordions, tabs, maps, pricing sections, and more
• CoBlocks: FAQs, events, media cards, social sharing options, and more
• Kadence Blocks: Icons, info boxes, table of contents, advanced row options, and more

7. Easily add content from Google Docs or your computer

If you often write content in Google Docs, or work with someone who does, the block editor will be a huge timesaver for you. Instead of having to individually copy and paste each paragraph, image, link, etc. you can just paste the entire Google Doc into the block editor. WordPress will automatically convert the document into the correct blocks.

If you don’t use Google Docs, you can still easily add content like media to the block editor. Just drag and drop an image directly from your computer into the editor and WordPress will convert it to an Image block.

8. Set up Query Loops

The Query Loop block is a special tool that enables you to display lists of posts based on a specific set of attributes that you define. For example, you could display a grid of products grouped by price. Or you could list companies by location in a business directory. The possibilities are pretty endless.

All you have to do is search for the Query Loop block in the Block Inserter, then add it into your page or post. You’ll then see two options: Choose and Start Blank.

While you can certainly create your own query loop from scratch, for this example, we’ll select Choose. We went with a simple list style feed, then clicked the gear icon in the top right to open the Query Loop block settings.

Toggle Inherit query from template to display further customization options. There, you can choose a post type to display (posts, products, etc.), set an order, and decide whether to include sticky posts. If you click the + next to Filters, you can add options for narrowing down the content display, such as categories, authors, and keywords. This allows you to create a truly custom list.

Read our full guide to the Query Loop Block.

 9. Utilize the theme.json file

The theme.json file takes the concept of global styles that we discussed earlier one step further. If you’re a developer, this gives you a huge level of control over blocks and user preferences. You can find this file inside your theme directory, which you’ll want to access via file transfer protocol (FTP) or through your host’s cPanel. 

Here are a few ways you can use the theme.json file:

• Create a default color palette 
• Configure custom font sizes
• Remove the option for custom colors in the block editor
• Enable or disable the controls and options that are available to users for blocks

As you can see, you can use this file to make it easier for users or clients to utilize their site within the boundaries of a brand or style. Instead of being overwhelmed by options, they can see just the controls that they need.

Learn more about the theme.json file and see code examples.

10. Lock blocks for consistency and protection

If you have multiple users on your site, you may want to lock certain blocks that you don’t want edited or moved. Or, this may simply keep you from accidentally making changes yourself! Either way, this is a helpful, easy-to-use feature of the block editor.

All you have to do is select the block, then choose three vertical dots at the right of the toolbar that appears. In the new dropdown menu, select Lock.

A new menu will appear that allows you to either disable movement, prevent removal, or both. Configure these settings and click Apply. 

When you save your page, this block will be locked!

The core list of blocks

We’ve talked a bit about how to add blocks to your library. But which blocks are available by default? Let’s take a look.

Text blocks:

• Paragraph: Add standard, text-based paragraphs
• List: Create bulleted or numbered lists
• Heading: Separate your content with headings
• Table: Add a table with multiple columns and rows
• Quote: Highlight sections of text and add attribution
• Classic: Use the Classic Editor in block form
• Code: Include formatted code on your site
• Preformatted: Add text that’s displayed exactly how you type it
• Pull quote: Emphasize text in a more styled way than the Quote block
• Verse: Write and style poetry on your site

Media blocks:

• Image: Include images in your content
• Gallery: Create beautiful galleries of images
• Audio: Embed audio files into your content
• Cover: Add content blocks on top of a visual background
• File: Link to downloadable files
• Media & Text: Place media beside a block of text
• Video: Embed a video into your content

Design blocks:

• Buttons: Add one or more calls to action in button form
• Columns: Create visual columns and insert blocks inside each one
• Group: Group blocks together and customize them as you see fit
• Row: Arrange blocks side by side
• Stack: Arrange blocks on top of one another
• More: Display a “read more” link on archive pages
• Page Break: Add pagination to pages or posts
• Separator: Add a line between two blocks for visual separation
• Spacer: Include blank space between blocks

Widgets blocks:

• Archives: Display a date-based archive of your posts
• Calendar: Show your posts in calendar format
• Categories: List posts by category
• Custom HTML: Insert HTML code into your page or post
• Latest Comments: Show your most recent comments from readers
• Latest Posts: Display your most recent blog posts
• Page List: List all of your published pages
• RSS: Show content from any site’s RSS feed on your own
• Search: Add a search feature anywhere on your site
• Shortcode: Add WordPress shortcodes into your content
• Social Icons: Link to your social media profiles
• Tag Cloud: Add a tag cloud to your site

Theme blocks:

• Navigation: Edit your site’s navigation menu
• Site Logo: Add your logo to your site
• Site Title: Display your site name
• Site Tagline: Display your site tagline
• Query Loop: Show posts based on specific parameters
• Posts List: Display posts using integrated patterns
• Avatar: Include a user’s avatar
• Post Navigation Link: Display links to next and previous posts
• Comments: Show post comments 
• Post Comments Form: Display the comment form
• Login/out: Enable users to click and either log in or out
• Term Description: Show the description of a taxonomy on its archive page
• Archive Title: Show the taxonomy name on its archive page
• Search Results Title: Display a title above search results
• Template Part: Add template parts to your pages and posts

The WordPress block editor also includes dozens of embed blocks that allow you to easily embed social media feeds, videos, podcasts, music, and more from third-party platforms. See the full list, along with more details about all the default blocks, from the WordPress documentation.

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions? Let’s answer some common ones below.

Is the block editor free on WordPress?

Yes! Since the block editor is included with WordPress installations by default, and WordPress itself is free, then the block editor is also completely free.

Does WordPress come with the block editor by default?

Yes, all WordPress installations include the block editor automatically.

Does the WooCommerce product editor use the block editor?

At this time, the WooCommerce product editor does not use the block editor. However, WooCommerce does include a set of blocks that you can use within your posts, pages, and other content. You can also use the Site Editor to customize the WooCommerce product template, archive pages, search results, and more.

Does the bock editor have an HTML editor?

Yes, the block editor does have an HTML editor. To access it, simply open the page or post you’re editing and click the three vertical dots at the top right. Then, select Code Editor. You’ll now see the page content as HTML code and can make edits accordingly.

How does the block editor compare to the classic TinyMCE editor?

Prior to the release of the block editor, WordPress used a TinyMCE editor, also known as the Classic Editor. But the block editor was built and designed to be more powerful and easier to use than the previous solution. 

It’s a much more visual editor than TinyMCE, allowing beginners and developers alike to build beautiful, complex pages and posts. It also opens up the ability to design and customize elements like headers, footers, and templates without any code at all.

How does the WordPress block editor compare to page builders?

There are many benefits of using the block editor rather than a WordPress page builder. To begin with, the block editor is completely free, and included with WordPress by default. This means that you won’t have to install any additional plugins to use it, nor will you have to worry about compatibility issues with WordPress core or major plugins. 

Some page builders are tied into specific themes, so if you decide to switch, you’ll have to rebuild much, if not all, of your content. This isn’t the case with the block editor. As long as you’re using a theme that supports the block editor, your content will largely remain the same if you switch.

There are lots of extensions and plugins that expand the capabilities of the block editor, since it’s a core WordPress feature. Having these at the tip of your fingers allows you to truly create something unique.

Finally, a page built with the block editor should load faster than one built with a page builder. Its code output is lighter and cleaner, and it doesn’t require any plugins that take up space on your server and in your database. You can see more information in the Pros and Cons section of this article.

What is a permalink? It’s a simple concept, really. A permalink is the permanent URL link used to access a piece of content on the internet. These URLs are, well, permanent — and it’s vital that they’re rarely changed or adjusted.

This article will explain what permalinks are, how they work, how to change them if you really need to, and more. 

Specifically, we’ll talk about permalinks in the context of WordPress. Let’s go! 

Explaining permalinks in WordPress

A permalink in WordPress isn’t much different than a permalink elsewhere on the internet. From a technical perspective, the official WordPress website defines a permalink as, “the permanent URLs of your posts, pages, categories, and other archive pages on your website.”

In other words, if something exists on the internet created through the WordPress platform, it’s accessed by a WordPress permalink. But it’s not just the obvious pages like blog posts. It’s anything within the website’s structure — such as archive pages or category pages.

Let’s look at an example of permalinks in WordPress.

Say you create a website with WordPress and call it Jetpack (we think it’s a cool name). Here are some examples of permalinks for that site:

• The homepage may be located at the permalink of jetpack.com. 
• The blog may be found at jetpack.com/blog.
• A category page may have a permalink of jetpack.com/blog/category/performance

But, again, permalinks exist for every single piece of content on your website — not just specific areas. It’s a holistic concept. Everything has its own permalink: individual blog posts, landing pages, category pages, and whatever else is under the umbrella of your website.

The details of this structure depend wholly on how your site is built and mapped, and what this looks like in practice is determined by how your website is set up.

Why are WordPress permalinks important?

There are multiple reasons why permalinks in WordPress are important.

1. Site navigation and management

Think of your website as a big building, and the permalinks as the signs, doorways, and hallways that guide people to what they’re looking for. Permalinks help you manage your website links and keep information organized. Moreover, permalinks can help you track traffic and analyze user behavior, providing insights into who’s searching for your content and why. 

2. User experience and perception

Permalinks are also useful signals to visitors about the information they’re seeking. They help people anticipate what pages or posts will be about — similar to headings or subheadings — or understand where they are in the context of the site. 

Not to mention, a well-crafted permalink is much easier to remember, helping visitors share and return to your website. In a basic way, it’s like a sign that hangs in front of a physical store.

3. Search engine optimization (SEO)

From a technical perspective, WordPress permalinks broadcast to search engines what a post or page is about. A well-structured permalink that includes keywords can improve a website’s indexing and search ranking. 

This is vital for connecting with people who are searching for what your website provides, improving the overall ranking of your website.

What to do before changing your WordPress permalinks

The internet is constantly evolving. What works today may not work tomorrow. To keep up with and stay ahead of trends, websites regularly receive updates and redesigns. Sometimes, those changes mean a shift in permalinks.

If your website needs to make these types of changes, you must take the proper steps to ensure a smooth transition. 

Before you start the process of changing WordPress permalinks, make sure you review the following:

Back up your WordPress site 

It might be obvious, but backing up your WordPress website is the first thing you should do before changing any permalinks. Losing website data can cause a ton of stress, significantly impact your work or business, and cost you hours upon hours of time. And it could cost you a lot of money if you have to hire someone to help. You definitely want a backup in place.

Jetpack VaultPress Backup is a great WordPress plugin that can ensure you avoid the painful experience of losing data.

One of the most powerful features of Jetpack VaultPress Backup is that your site is saved in real time. That means that rather than daily or weekly backups that can leave gaps in an emergency, every single change and update you make is automatically copied. Plus, all backups are stored off-site, so if there’s ever a problem with your server, they’re safe and secure. And you can restore your website even if it’s completely down!

To use Jetpack VaultPress Backup, you can download the plugin. Or, if you’re using the Jetpack plugin to take advantage of multiple tools all at once, just purchase a VaultPress Backup plan or a bundle that includes it. 

Yes, it really is that easy.

Prepare to redirect broken links 

Broken links are not only bad for the user experience, but hurt your website’s overall SEO. So, after updating your permalinks, you’ll need to redirect each one of your impacted URLs.

Before getting started, make a list of all the pages, posts, and other content that will need to be updated. Then, familiarize yourself with the options available to redirect a URL:

1. Create a 301 redirect in the .htaccess file. 
2. Set up a permanent redirect in cPanel.
3. Use a plugin like Redirection to create your redirects.

Remember, you’ll want to actually create the redirects after updating your permalinks. For now, choose a method and familiarize yourself with the process.

How to change WordPress permalinks 

It’s essential to choose a permalink structure that’s easy to read and SEO-friendly. Here’s how to change permalinks in WordPress.

1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard. 
2. Navigate to Settings → Permalinks.
3. Select the permalink structure you want to use. (See descriptions of the types of permalink structures below.) 
4. Click Save Changes to update the permalink settings.

How to change WooCommerce permalinks 

If you’re running a WooCommerce store, you’ll change the permalink structure for the majority of your content through the same process, documented above, as any other WordPress site. However, you’ll also have the ability to change permalinks for products, categories, and similar types of content. To modify these permalinks, you’ll do the following: 

1. Log in to your WordPress Dashboard. 
2. Navigate to Settings → Permalinks.
3. Scroll down to the section titled Product permalinks. 
4. Select the permalink structure you want to use. (See descriptions of the types of permalink structures below.) 
5. Click Save Changes to update the permalink settings.

Types of WordPress permalink structures

There are multiple types of WordPress permalink structures. Your choice should depend on your goals for the website.

• Plain: The default permalink generated by WordPress is known as Plain. This is the simplest but least SEO-friendly option. The Plain WordPress permalink uses numbers automatically generated by the platform and looks something like yourwebsite.com/?=123.

• Day and name: The Day and name WordPress permalink structure reflects the exact date of when the post was published and the title of the post. This is very useful for news organizations or other types of websites when the date is significant to the information. For example: yourwebsite.com/2023/03/01/blog-post-title.

• Month and name: Similar to the Day and name WordPress permalink structure, the Month and name permalink structure shows just the month and year when something was published. This is useful for timestamping information that isn’t required to be as specific as Day and name. For example: yourwebsite.com/2023/03/blog-post-title.

• Numeric: The Numeric permalink structure in WordPress uses the post ID number in the URL. It’s not advisable to use this permalink structure, as it’s not very SEO or user-friendly. Typically, you’d use this for content not focused on generating organic traffic, such as online databases. For example: yourwebsite.com/archives/12345.

• Post name: This permalink structure takes the blog post’s name and turns it into the URL, creating something like yourwebsite.com/blog-post-title. This is often the most recommended method, as it’s both SEO and user-friendly. The use of keywords and phrases in the framing of this permalink helps tell both search engines and users what the page is about. It’s also easier to remember or guess for someone looking to share or find the post.

• Custom structure: A custom permalink structure in WordPress gives you the opportunity to create your own structure that’s personalized to your exact needs.

The different types of WooCommerce permalink structures

WooCommerce is a popular ecommerce plugin for WordPress and has its own additional set of permalink structures specific to product URLs. Here are the types of WooCommerce permalink structures:

• Default: Default permalink structures are simple and what WordPress automatically generates for product URLs. This structure displays the product ID in the URL. Like the Plain permalink structure for WordPress, this is not SEO or user-friendly, as it doesn’t provide any information to search engines or visitors. For example: yourstore.com/?product=12345.

• Shop base: The shop base permalink structure takes the word “Shop” (or the custom name you give your shop page, if you choose to modify it) and includes it in the base of the URL. For example: yourstore.com/shop/product-name. 

• Shop base with category: The shop base with category permalink structure is similar to the shop base permalink structure but has more information. This structure includes categories so that the permalink will look something like yourstore.com/shop/category-name/product-name. 

• Custom base: The Custom base permalink structure is precisely what it sounds like — store owners can fully customize the URL. You can determine what is best for your needs, and build the URL structure around that.

Advanced: How to change WordPress permalinks in phpMyAdmin

Before we break this down, it’s important to stress that changing permalinks in phpMyAdmin is not recommended unless you are an advanced user experienced with database management. In all cases, make sure you have a backup of your website. 

If you’re not comfortable with this or any of these terms, we very much recommend using the WordPress dashboard for updating permalinks.

But, if you still want to modify permalinks in phpMyAdmin, these are the steps:

1. Log in to phpMyAdmin.
2. Find your WordPress database on the left-hand side. 
3. Select the wp_options table. 
4. There, find permalink_structure in the option_name column. 
5. Click Edit, and change the option_value field to your desired permalink.
6. Click Go.

Again, we highly recommend using the WordPress dashboard to change or update your permalinks. 

Frequently asked questions about WordPress permalinks

Are permalinks important for SEO?

Yes, permalinks play an important role in successful SEO. While only one of many factors, search engines use permalinks to better understand the content of individual pages and the structure of a website as a whole. 

A well thought-out permalink structure that uses relevant keywords can help both visitors and search engines understand why your site is relevant and should be valued.

Where are permalink settings located in WordPress?

Like all tools and services within the WordPress platform, finding your permalink settings is fairly easy. 

Log in to WordPress as the administrator. The permalink settings are located in the wp-admin dashboard under Settings → Permalinks. Here, you’ll be able to adjust or customize your permalink structures. There are several common options, such as Plain, Day and name, Month and name, Numeric, and Post name. Select your desired choice, and click Save Changes at the bottom of the page.

Don’t forget that changing permalink settings can alter the URLs of your current posts and pages. Before you decide to change your permalink structure settings, create a detailed plan that utilizes proper 301 redirects in order to prevent any issues or lost traffic. 

What is the default permalink structure in WordPress?

The default permalink structure in WordPress is the Plain structure, so it’s something like: http://www.yourwebsite.com/?p=123.

The above number is the ID WordPress automatically generates for the said page or post. But unfortunately, this type of structure gives Google or other search engines no information about the content of the page. Therefore, in the majority of cases, it’s best to go with another option.

Can you create a custom permalink structure in WordPress?

Yes, you can create a custom permalink structure in WordPress. By customizing a permalink, you can control the way your links look and highlight the most important information while improving SEO, making your links more trustworthy and clickable.

Will changing permalinks affect previously published posts?

Yes. Without proper preparation, changing WordPress permalinks runs the risk of breaking the connections between links and hurting the overall search rankings of a website. Any user who clicks on an old URL will end up seeing a 404 error.

But, if you plan ahead, strategize, and set up 301 redirects following your permalink change, you’ll avoid these risks. 

What should I do if I can’t change my WordPress permalinks?

There are a couple of things you can try if you’re having trouble changing the permalinks of your WordPress site.

First, try resetting your permalinks. Go to Settings → Permalinks on your WordPress dashboard. Without selecting anything, click Save. This sometimes can trigger a reset for any issues you might be having. 

If that doesn’t work, check for issues with plugins or themes. Deactivate each one by one, and check if your permalinks work. There might be something going on that you don’t realize, and this process might also reset it.

What is the difference between a permalink and a URL?

Permalinks and URLs are essentially interchangeable terms as they are both used to direct you to a specific place online. The term permalink is more often used when describing a specific, categorized ending added to a primary domain (yoursite.com) by a content management system. 

However, the permalink structure, in its entirety (yoursite.com/blog/what-is-a-permalink) is a URL. 

What is the difference between a permalink and a slug?

A permalink and a slug are connected to each other, and both are part of the URL of a website.

A permalink is the full URL to a specific piece of content. It consists of the domain name, directories (if applicable), and the slug. Meanwhile, the slug is the part of the permalink that follows the domain name, highlighting a particular page or post in a simple and easy-to-read form. It’s the part of the permalink that explains the page’s content.

In the following URL, /check-out-this-website is the slug:

https://www.yourwebsite.com/check-out-this-website

Understanding how permalinks work in WordPress

If you run a website built with WordPress, knowing how permalinks work within the platform is vital for continued success and growth. You want to use a system that makes it easy for both visitors and search engines to find and understand the content on individual pages and find their place within your website as a whole. 

If the publication dates of new posts are important, you might choose to use the Day and name structure. If you’re going to lump groups of similar products together within an online store, you may want to include categories as part of your permalink structure.  

No matter your choice, it’s best to not change the structure very frequently. So consider it carefully. If you do decide to make a chance, make sure you plan the update carefully and always have a backup of your WordPress site on hand. 

To optimize the performance, security, and growth of your WordPress site, check out Jetpack’s full suite of tools. 

PHP.ini is an important WordPress file that you can configure to extend your site’s functionality and improve its performance. Although the file is relatively easy to work with, you might not know how to locate and edit its settings.

Fortunately, this straightforward guide can help you easily locate your PHP.ini file in WordPress. Then, you’ll be able to edit and configure it to maximize your site’s performance.

Let’s take a closer look at PHP.ini and show you where to find it. Then, we’ll discuss three ways to edit it and boost your site’s performance. 

What is the PHP.ini file?

WordPress executes several programming languages in the browser, including CSS, HTML, and JavaScript. Additionally, it uses PHP to generate and serve those languages. 

In other words, PHP is the scripting language used by WordPress on the server side of operations. Through PHP, WordPress is able to display all of a website’s content, like blog posts, products, and more.

PHP.ini is the default configuration file for PHP on your WordPress site. You can change its default settings and run applications requiring the PHP scripting language. Overall, it’s a pretty important file when it comes to your site’s functionality and performance. 

When would editing the PHP.ini file be required?

Although PHP is essential to WordPress, it has pretty limited default configuration settings. Fortunately, thanks to PHP.ini, you can override the default values for the following settings:

• Maximum file size upload. Increasing this limit is ideal if you run a photography website or any other content-heavy site. Since videos and images tend to have large file sizes, editing this setting will enable you to upload heavier clips and photos.
• File timeouts. When a file takes too long to process, your website will return an error message and stop processing the request. You can increase the number of seconds allowed before your upload times out.
• Resource limits. You can increase the memory available to upload files and run commands. Plus, if you write long blog posts or add plenty of images to your site, you might increase the maximum post size to accommodate more data. 
• Maximum execution time. This setting determines the number of seconds a script is allowed to run before it gets terminated by the parser. As such, it helps prevent poorly-written scripts from draining your server.

Essentially, by editing these PHP configurations, you’re able to extend your site’s functionality and improve performance. Additionally, you might also want to edit PHP.ini in WordPress to enable or disable file extensions.

For example, a common error that you may see is “Your PHP is missing the MySQL extension.” In this instance, editing the PHP.ini file can enable the extension and clear the error message.

Can all WordPress site owners edit their PHP.ini files?

This depends on your server environment and system. Typically, it’s up to your WordPress hosting provider to allow access to the file. If PHP.ini is inaccessible, you may need to contact your host for support and see if they’ll help you edit it. 

Certain hosting types are less likely to give users access to the PHP.ini file. For instance, a shared hosting setup consists of multiple websites hosted on a single server. It’s a great way to reduce costs, but you won’t have root access to your server. 

By contrast, you’re more likely to have access to your PHP.ini file if you’ve signed up for a Virtual Private Server (VPS), dedicated server, or reseller hosting plan. In these setups, you’re not sharing resources with other sites, so you have more freedom to configure your website’s server. 

Fortunately, if you don’t have direct access to the PHP.ini file in WordPress, there are some useful workarounds that can achieve the same results. Let’s take a quick look at two of them:

1. Edit your .htaccess file

Editing PHP.ini can increase your site’s maximum execution time. But if you don’t have access to the file, you can also adjust this setting in .htaccess. 

First, you must access your website files via FTP or File Manager. Then, find the root directory of your site. This is usually labeled public_html. 

Open the .htaccess file and paste the following code into the editor:

php_value max_execution_time = X

Replace the “X” with an amount of time in seconds. Inserting “60” will increase the maximum execution time to one minute, giving your website more time to load scripts before terminating the process. 

2. Edit your wp-config.php file

Additionally, you may want to eliminate the run time limit in WordPress. This setting controls the time your site will spend on an operation before timing out. At that point, your site will return an error.

To extend the time limit, locate your wp-config.php file and paste the following code into the editor:

set_time_limit = 60

If the code is already there from work you’ve done previously, simply change the value to 60. You can exceed 60 seconds, but doing so may be risky since the setting is in place to protect your system from poorly-written scripts.

Where is the PHP.ini file located?

By now, you should have a basic idea of the purpose of the PHP.ini file. Now you might be wondering: where is PHP.ini in WordPress? 

If you have a PHP.ini file, you’ll usually find it in the root directory of your WordPress site. If not, you can create a new file for your website, which we’ll show you how to do in the next part of this article. 

There are also different locations if you’re working in a local environment. If you’re a WAMP user, you can locate your WordPress PHP.ini file by right-clicking on the program icon. Then, head to PHP → php.ini.

In XAMPP, all you need to do is open the program and click on Config. Then, find the php.ini option within the menu.

Finally, using Linux, you can typically locate your PHP.ini file in the Loaded Configuration File. To access this, you’ll need to enter the following code below the terminal:

PHP –I | grep “Loaded Configuration File”

You should receive the following output:

Loaded Configuration File => /usr/local/lib/php.ini

If you still can’t find your PHP.ini file’s location in WordPress, it’s time to contact your web host or create your own file. Let’s look at how this process works. 

What to do before editing your PHP.ini file

Before making any changes to your site files, including PHP.ini, it’s a good idea to make a fresh backup of your site. That way, if you make any mistakes, you’ll be able to revert your site to an earlier version in just seconds. 

If you don’t already have a WordPress backup plugin, consider installing Jetpack VaultPress Backup.

Not only does VaultPress back up your entire website, but it also stores copies of your database, your site files, and all WooCommerce customer and order data. 

How to open and edit your WordPress PHP.ini file

There are several reasons you may want to edit your PHP.ini file. Here are some of the recommended configurations that might be useful:

max_execution_time = 180

memory_limit = 128M

post_max_size = 64M

upload_max_filesize = 64M

max_input_time = 60

file_uploads = On

safe_mode = Off

Adjusting the maximum execution time will increase the time available to execute every script on your site. Essentially, this refers to the time the server needs to run the commands, so it can be handy if you have heavy scripts. 

The memory limit enables you to restrict and expand the memory usage of PHP. Generally, this concerns the memory needed to upload files and run commands on your site. 

Post max size defines the maximum data a post can have. So, if you have plenty of images on your pages or write super long blog posts, you might want to increase this value.

Additionally, you can increase the upload max file size. This is a helpful setting for photographers or other creatives who need to upload heavy media files like videos. 

However, before you can make these edits, you’ll need to locate an existing PHP.ini file or create a new one. Keep in mind that if you’re using shared hosting, you may be unable to follow these steps.

1. Use an FTP client

Using an FTP client is one of the easiest ways to find and access your PHP.ini WordPress file. Once you’ve got a current backup in place, it’s time to connect to your site via FTP. 

If you don’t already have one installed, you’ll need to find an FTP client like FileZilla and download it to your computer.

Then, you can connect to your site via FTP to access your site’s files. Just enter your FTP credentials to establish a connection (which you can typically get from your hosting provider). 

Once the connection is made, locate the root directory of your site. This is usually labeled public_html or public.

If you have a PHP.ini file, you should see it in this folder. If you can’t find it, you can locate it manually by creating a new PHP file and pasting the following code into it:

<?PHP phpinfo(); ?>

Update the file by saving your changes. At this point, open the file in your browser to identify the correct file path.

Simply type your website’s URL followed by the file name you chose into the search bar. This might look something like this: yourwebsite.com/file-name.php.

This should launch a page in your browser with information about your PHP installation, including the file path for your PHP.ini file. You can find this information within the Configuration File Path or Loaded Configuration File field.

Once you’ve opened the php.ini file, enter your custom directives. You can check out this list of common PHP.ini directives and syntax rules to configure the file correctly.

Finally, save your file! The settings should start taking effect within a few minutes. 

2. Use cPanel

cPanel is a common control panel tool included in many hosting provider dashboards. It’s pretty straightforward and easy to use. 

First, you’ll need to log in to your hosting account and locate the cPanel File Manager. Then, open your public_html folder.

Here, you’ll want to look for your PHP.ini file by its name. Note that it might also be hidden, so click on Settings and check the box next to Show Hidden Files (dotfiles).

If you still can’t find it, click on New file and name it “php.ini”. Make your edits, save the file, and your site should start showing the changes within a few minutes. 

Depending on your hosting account dashboard, you may also have access to the MultiPHP INI Editor. This tool enables you to configure your PHP settings from a list of available directives. Keep in mind that the editor is typically only available with VPS, dedicated server, or reseller hosting plans. 

3. Utilize a WordPress file manager plugin

File manager plugins enable you to easily edit your website’s files without playing around on the back end. Therefore, using a plugin is an accessible, quick, and beginner-friendly way to access your WordPress PHP.ini file.

With a file manager plugin, you’ll typically get access to a clean, intuitive interface to manage, upload, download, and even back up and restore files. One of the most popular options is Advanced File Manager.

To edit your PHP.ini file with Advanced File Manager, you’ll need to install the plugin in WordPress. In your dashboard, navigate to Plugins → Add New. Then, search for “Advanced File Manager” and click on Install Now → Activate.

Once the tool has been installed successfully, head to File Manager → File Manager to access the plugin’s interface.

You may be able to find PHP.ini within the file list. Otherwise, click on New file and select txt to create a simple text file. You’ll be prompted to name the file, so call it “php.ini”.

Next, select the newly created file and click on Edit file. Then, input your code, along with any custom configurations. 

Again, make sure to save your changes when you’re done to finish setting up your WordPress PHP.ini file.

Frequently asked questions about the PHP.ini file

We’ve just covered the basics of finding and editing your PHP.ini file in WordPress. If you still have any questions, we’ll answer them in this section!

What if I don’t have access to the PHP.ini file? Can I still edit my PHP settings?

If you can’t access your PHP.ini file, you may be able to edit your PHP settings by creating a new PHP.ini file via FTP, File Manager, or a file manager plugin. Keep in mind that this typically isn’t available for shared hosting plans. Alternatively, you can configure some PHP settings using .htaccess and wp-config.php.

Can I create a new PHP.ini file to overwrite my hosting provider’s file?

In some cases, it’s possible to override PHP settings by creating a new PHP.ini file. If this doesn’t work, you’ll need to contact your hosting provider directly. You may need to switch to a different hosting configuration, like VPS or dedicated hosting.

Do PHP.ini changes take effect immediately?

PHP.ini changes often take effect immediately or within a few minutes. If you’ve made edits, but your site’s configuration hasn’t changed, you may be editing the file in the wrong directory.

Can your WordPress site’s PHP.ini file be hacked?

Although it’s not very common, your WordPress website can be hacked via its PHP.ini file. That’s why it’s worth investing in a high-quality hosting provider with strict security protocols, along with WordPress security plugins. 

Locate and edit your PHP.ini file

Editing the PHP.ini file is a great way to extend the functionality of your site and configure its PHP settings. But you might not know how to carry out these changes.

To recap, here are three ways to locate and edit PHP.ini:

1. Use an FTP client.
2. Use cPanel within your hosting account dashboard.
3. Utilize a file manager plugin like Advanced File Manager.

Before you start editing any of your site files, it’s important to back up your site. Jetpack VaultPress Backup backs up all your database tables, website files, and WooCommerce data, so you’ll never lose your content. Better yet, it’s super simple to restore your site if anything goes wrong. 

The Query Loop is a neat WordPress block that enables you to display a list of related blog posts, products, and pages. As a beginner, you might be wondering how to take advantage of this feature. 

Fortunately, the Query Loop block is relatively easy to use. You can choose your favorite pre-built layout or create something from scratch. Plus, you can configure the display of your nested blocks and fully customize the design.

In this post, we’ll take a closer look at the Query Loop block in WordPress. Then, we’ll show you how to use the block and talk about specific use cases.

What is the Query Loop block in WordPress?

The Query Loop block is a tool that enables WordPress users to display a dynamic list of posts based on specific attributes. For example, it can be set to cycle through all posts of a certain category, displaying the post title and image of each one. 

This block can be quite technical to configure. As a result, beginners tend to avoid using it and instead opt for the Post List block, which is a simpler version of the Query Loop. 

While the Query Loop block is more complex, it also allows for greater flexibility. For instance, you can create a page full of your best recipes or showcase a portfolio of projects. 

When to use the Query Loop block in WordPress

The Query Loop block provides multiple opportunities for promoting your content. Here are some of the results you can achieve with it:

• Create a related posts section for your blog, featuring the post title, excerpt, and image.
• Show content from custom post types like testimonials or portfolio items.
• Display posts of the same tag or category.
• Show related WooCommerce products.
• Display a grid of products, grouped by price.
• List companies by location within a business directory.
• List book reviews according to a specific star rating.

These are just some examples. There are plenty of ways you can configure the Query Loop block.

How to use the Query Loop block in WordPress

To get started with the Query Loop block, you’ll need to navigate to the post or page where you want to use it. Then, click on the + to add a new block and search for Query Loop.

You can also insert the block using the block pattern selector. Switch to Patterns and select Query from the dropdown menu. Then, choose your preferred layout.

There are plenty of Query Loop layouts to choose from. For instance, you can present your posts in a grid, with an image to the left, or stick with the default format. 

Alternatively, click on Start Blank to create your Query Loop from scratch and gain full control over the design of your content.

You’ll have to choose a variation to start with. You might want to show the image, date, and title of your post, or just present the post title and excerpt.

Whether you’ve created your block from scratch or used a template, you’ll see a preview of your block in the editor.

Your Query Loop block consists of several different sub-blocks, like post titles, featured images, and more. If you click on the Display Settings icon in the toolbar, you can configure the number of items per page.

You can also use the block settings in the panel on the right to further customize the query loop. You might decide to change the order of your items, create new posts for your feed, apply filters, change colors, and more.

What sub-blocks are found within the Query Loop block?

Within the Query Loop block, you’ll find several sub-blocks grouped together. Although they contain the word “post” in their names, they can also apply to other content like pages, portfolio items, or products.

Let’s take a look at each sub-block. 

1. Post Title

The Post Title block displays the title of each post. You can transform the title into a link and adjust the font and color within the Block settings.

2. Post Date

With this block, you can show the published date of your content. You can change the default format, show the last modified date, and link to a post within the settings.

3. Post Content

The Post Content block presents the entire content from your post or page within the Query Loop block. This could make your block very long, which can be off-putting for visitors.

4. Post Excerpt

Post Excerpt displays a summary of each piece of content. Visitors will be able to view your excerpt and find a “Read More” link. You can add this link on a new line or at the end of the excerpt. Plus, you can modify the anchor text, change the link color, and select a new font size. 

5. Post Featured Image

If you choose to include this block in your Query Loop, you’ll display the featured image for your posts or products. Additionally, you can enable a link with your image to direct visitors toward the piece of content when clicked.

6. Post Categories

By adding a Post Categories block inside your Query Loop, you can display the categories associated with that piece of content. This is a great way to display blog posts that cover a similar topic, or products within the same category. You can also change the color and fonts within the settings. 

7. Post Tags

The Post Tags block enables you to display the tags added to your post. It’s another useful way to showcase similar content.

8. Pagination (previous post and next post)

Pagination is one of the most valuable blocks to add to your Query Loop since it displays links to your previous or next posts. Pagination consists of three separate blocks:

• Previous
• Page Numbers
• Next 

To use it, you’ll first need to select the Post Template block, using the List View. Then, you can click on + to add the Pagination block.

9. Post Author

As the name suggests, Post Author showcases the author details, like the author name, avatar, and bio. If you choose to include this block, you’ll need to select the user with the dropdown menu in the Block settings. Here, you can also configure avatar visibility, change the avatar size, show/hide your author bio, and change the color and dimensions.

10. Post Author Biography 

If you don’t want to include your author name and avatar in your Query Loop, but you want the author bio to be visible, then this block is for you. All your visitors will be able to see is the bio. Plus, you can customize its appearance, adjusting the dimension, font, and color. 

Examples of Query Loop block use cases

Now that you understand the Query Loop block a little better, let’s take a look at three ways you can use it.

1. Create a “recent posts” section

This section can make your recently published content more visible.

To get started, you’ll need to use two Query Loop blocks. Add your first one, then choose a pattern or start from scratch. For visual posts like recipes, Image, Date, & Title can be a good choice.

If you’ve already configured your Query Loop, your posts will show up here. If not, click on Create a new post for this feed to write and publish the posts you want to include.

Since this is where your most recent post will go, you’ll only want to display one piece of content. Navigate to the Display Settings. Beside ITEMS PER PAGE,input “1”.

Now, you should only be able to see your most recent post listed in the block.

You can then add a second Query Loop block to display other recent posts. Choose your preferred layout. Then, navigate to the toolbar and switch from List View to Grid View. This way, the reader can see more of your recipes at once.

Now, click on the Display Settings and change the OFFSET value to “1”. This will eliminate your most recent post from your second Query Loop block.

Additionally, you can customize the layout of your block. For instance, you might want to reduce the font size of your headings to improve the text’s readability. You can do this from the toolbar.

You might also want to reduce the size of the date. You can make these changes within the Block settings. Find Typography and select a more appropriate font size.

You can also set new dimensions for your featured images, and alter the alignment of your recipe titles. When you’re ready, click on Save draft or Publish. 

2. Add the Query Loop block to an index template 

If you’re using a block theme, you can add the Query Loop block to a template. This can come in handy when setting global styles for query loops and their sub-blocks.

In your WordPress dashboard, go to Appearance → Editor.

Click on the pull-down menu that’s currently set to Home or Page (depending on your theme), and select Browse all templates.

From the list of templates, select the one you’d like to edit. The Index template tends to be a good option, since it’s the one that indexes and displays website posts.

If you choose Index, you’ll find that the template already comes with a Query Loop block, but you can delete it and add your own. You can then adjust the layout, switching between List View and Grid View. 

You can also customize your “Read More” text by clicking on the sub-block and typing in your preferred call-to-action.

You’ll also find all the Block settings available if you go to the toolbar and click on Show more settings. Here, you can change the text size and color, and set new dimensions for your images.

3. Set global styles for your Query Loop blocks

If you plan on using Query Loop blocks frequently on your site, it can be time-consuming to create and configure your loop over and over again. That’s why it’s a good idea to set global styles for your query loops and nested blocks.

To access the global styles editor, click on the Styles icon in the top-right corner of your screen:

Then, select Blocks at the bottom of the sidebar:

Scroll through the list of available blocks and find Query Loop. Then, click on Colors:

Here, you can manage the color schemes of different elements and blocks on your site. If you want to add more custom colors to your default palette, click on Palette and find CUSTOM. 

Now, click on the + to add new colors to your palette.

Next, go back to your Query Block loop colors. You’ll see a list of elements like background, links, and headings. 

You can also set default styles for these components. To do this, select the element you want to edit.

 For instance, you can change the background color of your Query Loop blocks.

If you decide against any of the changes you apply, simply click on Clear.

You can also set global styles for the background and text color of your headings. Additionally, you can assign hover colors for your links. When you’re done, click on Save to apply new default styles to your blocks.

Extend the Query Loop block

Although you now know how to create and customize a Query Loop block in WordPress, you may be looking to extend the block even further. Using the Block Variations API, you can specify certain default settings, disable customization options, and more.

For instance, you might never use the Sticky attribute in your Query Loop. The Author field might also not be relevant to your posts. Therefore, you can disable these controls so that they’re not visible.

In this instance, the variation code would look like this:

{
    /** ...variation properties */
    allowedControls: [ 'inherit', 'order', 'taxQuery', 'search' ],
}

This way, your users can access the inherent, order, taxonomies, and search features, but the author and sticky fields won’t be displayed. 

Alternatively, you might prefer to hide the search option for users, in which case your property would look like this:

{
    /** ...variation properties */
    allowedControls: [ 'inherit', ‘postType’, 'order', ‘sticky’, 'taxQuery', ‘author’, ],
}

If, for whatever reason, you want to hide all the available controls for your Query Loop block, you can set an empty array beside the allowedControls. 

As you can see, this method requires some technical knowledge. If you have no coding skills, you may want to stick with the customization options available in the Block Editor. 

Frequently asked questions

While we’ve tried to cover all aspects of the Query Loop block, you may still have some questions about this feature. Let’s look at the most common ones. 

What is a WordPress query?

Query translates to “ask” or “command.” So within the Query Loop block, the “Query” portion enables users to ask for certain information to pull into the loop. This is how the Query Loop displays all posts or pages for a specific tag, category, and more.

What is a WordPress loop?

A WordPress loop is a way of displaying similar information in a cyclic format. For instance, you can create a loop of blog posts that will display related articles on your page, showing the post title, excerpt, featured image, and more. 

The data is pulled from your published content and placed in the loop, which sits on your pages for visitors. As such, it helps you direct users toward other relevant pieces of content and keep visitors engaged with your site.

What can you do with the Query Loop block?

There are plenty of things you can achieve with the Query Loop block. For example, you could show a list of related or featured products. 

Additionally, you could direct users toward other recipes on your site that share the same tags or categories. For a portfolio website, you can even showcase your latest or best work within a Query Loop block. 

How can you extend the Query Loop block?

You can achieve detailed control over the way your Query Loop is displayed by adding custom settings to the block. With the Block Variations API, you can create new features, disable certain elements, and apply your own presets. 

Create a Query Loop block in WordPress

The Query Loop block is a useful WordPress block that enables you to display featured posts, related pages, or products of a certain category. You can also use it to show content from custom post types, like testimonials and portfolio projects. 

The Query Loop block is very customizable. You can configure the sub-blocks within it, like the post title, author name, and featured images. Plus, you can extend the block and add custom settings with the Block Variations API. 

Another way to help visitors find the right content on your site is to use Jetpack Search. Ideal for large websites, you can provide instant search results and utilize powerful filters to boost your user experience. Get started with Jetpack Search today!

While WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems, you may encounter problems from time to time. For example, you might have issues logging into your WordPress dashboard.

Fortunately, whether it’s a 404 message, redirect loop, or something else, there are multiple ways to fix login errors. By doing so, you’ll make your site accessible again to all members of your content and development team. 

Below, you’ll learn about seven of the most common WordPress login errors. Then, we’ll share our best tips for fixing them. 

1. “Cookies are blocked or not supported” error

Cookies are small snippets of data sent to your browser when you visit certain websites. The cookies are then stored for a specified period or until your session expires.

Websites use cookies to personalize the user experience (UX) by keeping track of your activities and preferences. Additionally, on the WordPress login page, cookies save your login credentials. 

When you log in to WordPress and receive an error message that says, “cookies are blocked or not supported,” there are several potential causes. First, a security or caching plugin might be blocking cookies. Alternatively, if you’ve recently switched web hosts, there may be a conflict between the cookies in your browser and your new server.

There are two main ways to fix this login error. You can either clear your browser cache or edit your wp-config.php file.

Solution: Clear your browser cookies and cache 

Clearing your cookies and cache is a great way to free up storage space and resolve common formatting issues and login errors. The process for clearing cookies depends on your browser.

If you’re a Google Chrome user, click on the three dots in the upper-right corner. Then, select More Tools → Clear Browsing Data.

Make sure that at least two of the boxes are ticked: 

• Cookies and other site data
• Cached images and files 

Then, confirm the action by clicking on Clear Data. Now, try to re-access your WordPress login page.

Solution: Edit your wp-config.php file

If the previous method didn’t work, you’ll need to edit the wp-config.php file via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or File Manager in your hosting dashboard. 

Once you’ve connected to your site, open its root directory. This is usually labeled public_html. Then, scroll down until you see wp-config.php.

Open the file and scroll down until you see the line that says:

 /* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */

Before that line, paste the following code to fix the blocked or not supported cookies error:

define(‘COOKIE_DOMAIN’,$_SERVER[‘HTTP_HOST’]);

Now, refresh your browser and see if you can access WordPress.

2. WordPress login is stuck in a redirect loop

If your WordPress URL and site address differ from the permalinks registered with your hosting provider, they can create issues with the login procedure. In this case, you’ll be continually redirected back to the WordPress login page without ever gaining access to your site.

A common cause of the redirect loop is a recent migration, like switching hosts or servers. Moving the WordPress core files to a subdirectory can also result in this WordPress error.

As with most login errors, clearing your cookies and cache is the easiest way to start. You can check out the previous section to learn how to do this.

If that doesn’t work, there are three main methods you can try. The first involves editing the wp-config.php file. The second requires editing your functions.php file. Finally, you can try to restore your .htaccess file.

Solution: Edit your wp-config.php file

If you still have access to your WordPress dashboard, verify your site address and WordPress address by going to Settings → General. Here, look at your WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL).

These addresses should match up. If they don’t, you can change your settings manually in wp-config.php. This method requires finding and editing wp-config.php via FTP or File Manager. 

Once you’ve gained access to your WordPress files, head to public_html and open wp-config.php in a text editor.

Now, open the file and paste the following lines of code:

define( 'WP_HOME', 'http://example.com' );

define( 'WP_SITEURL', 'http://example.com' );

You’ll need to substitute your URL for “example.com” in both lines. Then, save your changes and refresh the WordPress login screen to see if the error has cleared. 

Solution: Edit your functions.php file

If you’re still unable to log in, you can edit the functions.php file to reset your WordPress address. Again, you’ll need to access the root directory of your site. Then, open your wp-content folder and locate your themes folder.

Now, select your active theme and find functions.php.

Open the file and add the following code to the bottom:

update_option( 'siteurl', 'https://example.com' );

update_option( 'home', 'https://example.com' );

This should update your database and reset your site’s URL. Now, refresh your login screen and try again. Once you’ve gained access to your site, you can delete these lines of code from your functions.php file.

Solution: Restore the default .htaccess file

The final fix for the redirect loop is restoring the default .htaccess file. This is because one of the main causes of this error is a corrupted .htaccess file. It may be caused by custom changes you’ve made to the file.

You’ll need to access your WordPress files via FTP or File Manager. Then, locate your .htaccess file.

The first thing to do is to rename the file, so right-click on it and call it “.htaccess-old”. 

Next, you’re going to create a new .htaccess file. Stay within the root directory of your site and click on New File.

Name your new file “.htaccess” and paste the following code into it:

# BEGIN WordPress

RewriteEngine On

RewriteRule .* - [E=HTTP_AUTHORIZATION:%{HTTP:Authorization}]

RewriteBase /

RewriteRule ^index\.php$ - [L]

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f

RewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d

RewriteRule . /index.php [L]

# END WordPress

Save your changes and exit the File Manager. Then, return to the WordPress login page and see if the error is resolved. 

3. “HTTP 500 Internal Server” error

A corrupted .htaccess file can cause internal server errors. Therefore, the best way to resolve the problem is to remove the file altogether.

Solution: Replace the .htaccess file

You’ll need access to your site files. You can do this via FTP or through your File Manager. Then, locate .htaccess within your public_html folder.

It can be a good idea to download a copy of the file to your computer before making any changes. If something goes wrong (or .htaccess isn’t the cause), you can re-upload the file to your database.

Now, right-click on the file to remove it. Additionally, you might need to visit your wp-admin folder to see if there is also an .htaccess file there. If there is, go ahead and delete that too.

Then, head back to your WordPress login screen and try to access your site. If this works, you know that your .htaccess file was the problem. 

In this instance, you’ll need to create a new .htaccess file. You can do this within your root files by following the instructions in Section 2 of this tutorial.

Alternatively, you can generate a new .htaccess file in your WordPress dashboard. To do this, simply navigate to Settings → Permalinks.

Then, click on the Save button without making any changes to the settings. You can see if this has worked by revisiting your database and looking for a new .htaccess file in your site’s root directory.

4. “404 Not Found” error

If your site is returning a 404 error, it’s important to check your wp-login.php file. To do this, you’ll need to access your site files via FTP or File Manager. Then, look inside public_html.

If you have a backup of your wp-login.php file, you can compare it against the current one in your database and look for any differences. Essentially, you need to make sure that the file contains these two lines:

fine (‘WP_HOME’, ‘http://example.com’);

fine (‘WP_SITEURL’, ‘http://example.com’);

If you don’t see these lines of code in your wp-login.php file, download a fresh copy of the file from a new WordPress installation. 

If this doesn’t solve the problem, the 404 error may be due to software conflicts between plugins and themes.

Solution: Deactivate your WordPress plugins 

Since you don’t have access to your WordPress dashboard, you’ll need to deactivate the plugins from your server. Access it via File Manager or FTP and locate public_html. Then, find your wp-content folder.

Open the folder and look for plugins. Then, right-click on the folder to rename it. You’ll want to rename it something like “plugins-old” or “plugins-disabled” to deactivate all plugins on your site. This tricks WordPress into thinking that your plugins no longer exist.

Now, return to your login screen to see if you can access your site. If you can, reactivate each plugin until you find the issue. 

If this is a common issue on your site, it’s worth sticking with reputable plugins from the official WordPress plugin repository. You’ll also want to read customer reviews and see how frequently the plugin is updated. Generally, plugins with active development are best, since you know they’ll be compatible with the latest version of WordPress.

Solution: Replace your theme

As we mentioned earlier, the 404 error is generally caused by conflicts within the software on your site. While plugins tend to be the main culprits, the issue may also lie with your theme.

Therefore, you might be able to fix the 404 error by replacing your active theme with a default one.

Since you don’t have access to your WordPress admin area, you’ll need to activate a default theme on your server. 

Access your site’s files via FTP or File Manager. Then, open your wp-content folder and locate your themes folder.

Rename the folder something like “themes-old” or “themes-disabled.” If all goes well, this should replace your theme with the latest default version on your website (like Twenty Twenty-Two).

Now, head back to the login page. If you can access your site without seeing the 404 error, you know that your theme was to blame. 

In this case, it might be best to switch themes. Additionally, it’s a good idea to stick with an official WordPress theme. If you’d prefer to use a third-party theme, make sure it comes from a developer or company that you trust.

5. The WordPress login page is a blank screen

The White Screen of Death (WSoD) is one of the most frustrating login errors because it’s challenging to identify its cause. When you trigger this error, all you will see is a blank white screen.

Typically, the WSoD error is related to PHP or database errors. For instance, you may have added an incorrect line of code to one of your site’s files. If you remember making a recent change in your database, it’s a good idea to return to the file and remove the edits. You can do this quite easily by restoring a WordPress backup from just before you made the changes. If this doesn’t work, there are several solutions that you can try.

Start by clearing your cookies and cache. Disabling your plugins and changing to a default WordPress theme can also fix the problem. We explained how to perform these fixes earlier in this troubleshooting guide.

Solution: Restore a backup of your site

One of the easiest ways to fix the WSoD error is to restore a backup of your site. With a plugin like Jetpack VaultPress Backup, you can easily back up your database and files.

Better yet, you can restore your site from any location, even though you can’t log in. You’ll also be able to view an activity log containing all recent activity on your site. This can help you detect any potential problems.

To restore your site using Jetpack VaultPress Backup, navigate to https://cloud.jetpack.com and open your Activity Log. There, you can either scroll through the events that took place on your site, or use the filters to find a specific one.

Then, click Restore to this point and select the files you want to restore. And that’s it! Simply wait until the restoration process is complete and you’re good to go.

Solution: Enable debug mode

The WSoD is notoriously difficult to troubleshoot because you generally don’t receive any information about the error. That’s why it can be useful to enable debug mode, which can identify the specific sources of the error. 

You can enable debug mode using a WordPress plugin like Query Monitor that will do this automatically. Alternatively, you can enable debugging manually by editing your wp-config.php file. 

You’ll need to connect to your site’s server using FTP or File Manager. Then, locate the root directory of your site and look for wp-config.php.

Then, find this line at the bottom of the file:

 /* That's all, stop editing! Happy publishing. */. 

Before this line, add the following code to enable WordPress debug mode:

// Enable WP_DEBUG mode

define( ‘WP_DEBUG’, true );

// Enable Debug logging to the /wp-content/debug.log file

define( ‘WP_DEBUG_LOG’, true );

// Disable display of errors and warnings

define(‘WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY’ false );

Now, revisit your site, and you should be able to see new error messages providing information about the cause of the issue.

Solution: Increase your server memory

One of the most effective solutions to the WSoD error is to adjust your server’s memory limit. That’s because PHP scripts running on your site may be exceeding the maximum memory provided by your hosting plan and causing the login page to time out. 

You may be able to contact your web host to adjust your memory limits. You can also expand your server memory manually by editing wp-config.php. 

You’ll need to connect to your site using FTP or File Manager. Then, within your public_html folder, find wp-config.php.

In this file, scroll to the bottom and add the following code:

define( 'WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', 'XM' );

Replace “X” with the amount of server memory you want in megabytes. For instance, “128M” will increase this limit to 128 megabytes. 

Save your changes. Then, reload your site. 

If this hasn’t worked, head back to wp-config.php and increase the memory limit even further. But it’s important to note that most web hosts will not let you exceed a certain amount (especially if you’re on a shared plan).

To avoid this type of login error in the future, it’s best to make a new backup of your site before making important changes to its files. Alternatively, it can be a good idea to trial changes on a staging site first. That way, you can test things out in a safe area without affecting your live content.

6. Lost or forgotten passwords

A lost or forgotten password can also prevent you from logging in to your WordPress site. In this scenario, you’ll see a warning message that says, “invalid email address” or “lost your password?”.

You can use the link provided to reset your password. But you might not have access to the email address where your link is sent. In this case, you can fix the login error manually.  

If the error happens to another user (other than yourself) who can’t access your site, you can do this from your WordPress dashboard. As the site administrator, you’re able to create and manage all user accounts. Go to Users in the admin area.

Find and select the specific user who needs their password reset. Then, scroll down to the bottom of the page where it says Account Management.

Next, click on Set New Password → Generate Password. At this point, you can either insert a custom password or let WordPress generate one for you. Then, select Update Profile to save your changes, and then share the new credentials with the user. 

7. WordPress login disabled (too many failed attempts)

The last error that we’ll discuss in this article occurs when there have been too many failed attempts to gain entry to your site. Generally, you’ll only see this error message if you have a plugin that secures your WordPress login page.  

For example, you might use a tool that limits your login attempts. Or, you might have a general security plugin installed on your site.

In this case, the only way to fix the login error is to disable the plugin. To do this, you’ll need to access your WordPress site via FTP or File Manager. Then, open your public_html folder and select wp-content.

Next, click on plugins and find the security plugin within the folder. Right-click on the file to rename it. You’ll want to call it something like “example-disabled” to deactivate the individual plugin. 

Head to your WordPress login page and see if you can access your site. If you can, then you’ll need to reactivate your plugin from your WordPress dashboard. You can do this by heading to Plugins → Installed Plugins. Then, find the plugin in question and select Activate.

If this plugin continues to cause WordPress login errors, it’s worth looking for an alternative tool. You can also communicate with the plugin developers to see if they can fix the problem. 

Site backups: The solution to immediately resolve login errors

The best way to avoid login errors is to use Jetpack VaultPress Backup. If anything goes wrong on your site, it’s easy to restore an earlier version or replace individual files.

As a result, you don’t need to work your way through a bunch of troubleshooting steps to find and fix the issue. Instead, you’ll be able to get your site back up and running in no time.

Not only does VaultPress Backup save your site files, but you’ll also get backups of your entire database, along with WooCommerce customer and order data. What’s more, the copies of your site are stored in a secure location across multiple servers, and encrypted for extra peace of mind.

One of the best things about Jetpack VaultPress Backup is that it’s easy to use, making it suitable for even complete beginners. You can create a backup of your site in just a few minutes. Then, you can restore your site using the mobile app. 

Fix WordPress login errors

While WordPress is a reliable content management system, you may encounter occasional login errors that stop you from accessing your website. Fortunately, you can fix all kinds of WordPress errors like 404 errors, 500 errors, redirect loops, and more.

For example, try increasing your server memory limits if you’re faced with a blank WordPress login screen. Alternatively, you’ll need to remove some code from your wp-login.php file to fix any redirect loops. Meanwhile, if cookies are blocked, it’s worth clearing your browser cache.