Title: Custom Action Block Author: TPlugins Published: September 16, 2024 Last modified: September 13, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/custom-action-block/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3152599) This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://ps.w.org/custom-action-block/assets/icon-256x256.jpg?rev=3152555) # Custom Action Block By [TPlugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tplugins/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/custom-action-block.1.0.1.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-action-block/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-action-block/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-action-block/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-action-block/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-action-block/) ## Description Custom Action Block is a powerful WordPress plugin that adds a new block type to the Gutenberg editor. This block allows users to insert custom action hooks anywhere on their WordPress site, not just in posts and pages. This flexibility enables developers to add dynamic content or functionality at any location where blocks can be used, including: – Posts and pages – Custom post types – Widget areas (if block-based widgets are enabled) – Site-wide areas in block-based themes (header, footer, sidebar)– Reusable blocks that can be inserted anywhere By providing this level of flexibility, Custom Action Block opens up endless possibilities for customizing and extending your WordPress site’s functionality. ### Usage For Content Creators: 1. Edit a post or page using the block editor 2. Click the ‘+’ icon to add a new block 3. Search for “Custom Action” in the block inserter 4. Add the Custom Action block to your content 5. In the block settings, specify a unique name for your action (e.g., “my_custom_action”) ## Screenshots * [[ * Custom action block (1/4) * [[ * Custom action name (2/4) * [[ * Use on your functions.php (3/4) * [[ * Action fire on front site (4/4) ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * Custom Action ## Installation 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/custom-action-block` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress. ## FAQ ### Can I use Custom Action blocks in areas other than posts and pages? Yes! Custom Action blocks can be used anywhere that supports blocks. This includes widget areas (if your theme supports block-based widgets), headers, footers, and other template parts in block-based themes. ### Can I use multiple Custom Action blocks in a single post? Yes, you can use as many Custom Action blocks as you need. Just make sure to give each a unique action name. ### Is this plugin compatible with my theme? This plugin should be compatible with any theme that supports the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg). ### How can developers take advantage of these custom actions? For example: ``` `php ``` “` ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/8e7e2fe8a1604d975f83132d28d67fc981fc14feb1484d1fb2cb91c4c1ef9b7f? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Loving the Custom Action Block plugin!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/loving-the-custom-action-block-plugin/)󠁿 [hofit42](https://profiles.wordpress.org/hofit42/) September 24, 2024 Loving the Custom Action Block plugin! It’s super easy to use and lets me add custom action hooks pretty much anywhere on my site, even in places I didn’t think possible— like widget areas and headers. I’ve been able to add cool features and dynamic content without any hassle. If you want more control over your WordPress site, this plugin is a must-have. Great job, devs! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/2c3f07846d345e6a68c52943333427100777e3d8e507516b112c6042a6ff34e2? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Awesome tool](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/awesome-tool-255/)󠁿 [inbarz3](https://profiles.wordpress.org/inbarz3/) September 20, 2024 It gives you the flexibility to add custom hooks and dynamic content anywhere on your site, Ideal for developers, it allows for easy customization without touching theme files, While beginners might need some learning time, it’s perfect for anyone looking to enhance their site’s functionality with advanced customization options. I highly recommend it! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5e1c1cd9ffdffc986540bf84d9ee2a35028045a92c59e7aee75000e3594b57b7? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great plugin!!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-plugin-39511/)󠁿 [elroei](https://profiles.wordpress.org/elroei/) September 20, 2024 Great plugin!! It really helped me integrate my code into specific areas I wanted. Thank you very much 🙂 ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/502142d025e552130c5ddacd60d86413b66c50e335a4904d17c3c9563f5a4c4e? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Amazing!!!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/amazing-4020/)󠁿 [talerez1985](https://profiles.wordpress.org/talerez1985/) September 19, 2024 Amazing, so useful, what a great pluginWorks great and solved a lot of problems for me [ Read all 4 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-action-block/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Custom Action Block” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ TPlugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tplugins/) * [ tpplugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tpplugins/) [Translate “Custom Action Block” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/custom-action-block) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/custom-action-block/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/custom-action-block/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/custom-action-block/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/custom-action-block/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.0.1 – Update * Update – WordPress 6.8.2 compatibility * Update – WooCommerce 10.1.2 compatibility #### 1.0.0 * Initial release ## Meta * Version **1.0.1** * Last updated **9 months ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 5.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.6.5** * Tags * [blocks](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/blocks/)[gutenberg](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/gutenberg/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-action-block/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 4 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-action-block/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-action-block/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-action-block/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-action-block/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-action-block/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-action-block/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/custom-action-block/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ TPlugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tplugins/) * [ tpplugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/tpplugins/) ## Support Got something to say? 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