MaxiBlocks is a free, open-source page builder plugin for WordPress that extends the Gutenberg editor with 19 blocks and a design library of 542 patterns, 14,417 icons, and 100 style cards. Everything runs on WordPress, requires no separate account, and places no limit on the number of sites you build. It was created by co-founders Kyra and Christiaan and is licensed under GPLv3.
What is MaxiBlocks?
MaxiBlocks is a WordPress plugin and companion theme (MaxiBlocks Go) that turns the native block editor into a full page builder. You install it from the WordPress repository, open any page, click the MaxiBlocks icon in the toolbar, and then browse patterns, starter sites, or style cards. It outputs complete websites built from Gutenberg blocks, including pages like homepage, about, services, contact, blog, archives, and 404. The plugin is open source under GPLv3 and does not replace Gutenberg; it adds styling controls, responsive breakpoints, and design tools on top of it.
Key Features
- 19 Gutenberg blocks — Container, Row, Column, Group, Text, Heading, Button, Image, Icon, Video, Divider, Accordion, Slider, Map, Number Counter, Search, List Item, and Template Library, each with responsive controls and dynamic content support.
- Design Library — 542 patterns, 17 ready-made pages, 14,417 icons, and 100 style cards included in the free plugin.
- Style Cards — Apply any of 100 global style cards with one click to change colors, typography, and spacing site-wide; each card includes light and dark modes.
- Starter Sites — One-click install of complete websites for 11 verticals (Interior Design, Acupuncture, Coffee Shop, Cafe, Business, SaaS, Invest, Conference, Architecture, Co-working, Hair Dresser), each with the standard page set.
- Responsive design — Six breakpoints from 4K displays down to mobile, using a flexbox-based grid for precise control at every size.
- Dynamic Content — Advanced Custom Fields integration, context loops, and style repeaters for building testimonials, team profiles, and galleries from structured data.
- Design Tools — Layer backgrounds, shape masks, scroll animations, hover effects, and CSS transformations without writing code.
- Open source and free — No feature paywalls, no user accounts, unlimited sites, and commercial use allowed; all patterns and icons are CC0 licensed.
Who is it for?
MaxiBlocks is aimed at WordPress site creators who want the speed of a page builder without locking their work into a proprietary system. Freelancers and agencies can use starter sites and style cards to deliver client sites faster. Developers who prefer Gutenberg-native content can extend the block-based workflow instead of fighting it. Site owners switching from commercial builders get a free alternative they can fully customize and reuse across unlimited projects.
What can you do with MaxiBlocks?
- Freelance web designers: Install a starter site, swap in a style card, and customize blocks to produce a complete client website in one editing session.
- Small business owners: Use the one-click Acupuncture, Coffee Shop, or Cafe starter sites to launch a professional online presence without hiring a developer.
- Content teams: Apply a style card to instantly rebrand an existing site, then use dynamic content blocks to pull team profiles or testimonials from Advanced Custom Fields.
- Agencies: Prototype site layouts quickly with 542 patterns and then refine with responsive breakpoints and custom CSS.
How does MaxiBlocks work?
From the WordPress admin, install the MaxiBlocks plugin and the MaxiBlocks Go theme. Then open any page in the editor, click the MaxiBlocks icon in the toolbar, and choose a pattern or starter site. Pick a style card to set your look, and the plugin generates the block content on the page. No account is required, and you can build on any WordPress theme, though the full experience uses MaxiBlocks Go or any Full Site Editing theme.
Pricing
MaxiBlocks is free and open source. The core plugin, all 19 blocks, 100 style cards, patterns, and icons are free with unlimited site usage. An optional paid Cloud Library adds 2,180+ additional patterns, 231 page templates, and priority support; sites you build remain functional even if you cancel.
FAQ
How many sites can I build?
As many as you want. MaxiBlocks places no limit on the number of sites, and all designs in the free library are licensed for commercial use.
Do I need an account to use MaxiBlocks?
No. Install the plugin from WordPress and start building immediately without registration or an account.
Will MaxiBlocks work with my existing theme?
Yes, MaxiBlocks works with most WordPress themes. For the full experience, the developers recommend the included MaxiBlocks Go theme or any Full Site Editing theme.
Is MaxiBlocks compatible with Gutenberg?
Fully. MaxiBlocks extends the block editor by adding style controls and blocks; it does not replace Gutenberg.
Can I use designs commercially?
Yes. All patterns and icons included in the free library are CC0 licensed, so you can build client websites without attribution.
