Caledros Basic Blocks
by David Arnado on WordPress.org
Introduces 18 lightweight blocks for the Gutenberg editor. Also includes an optional preloader for CSS stylesheets to enhance performance.
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Supercharge your WordPress site with Caledros Basic Blocks – a collection of 18 lightweight, performance-optimized Gutenberg blocks designed to extend the capabilities of the WordPress block editor without slowing down your site.
Unlike many block libraries that add unnecessary bloat, Caledros Basic Blocks focuses on efficiency and speed. Each block is crafted to deliver essential functionality while keeping your site lean.
The plugin includes a built-in CSS stylesheet preloader, ensuring faster page load times by optimizing the delivery of block styles. This feature can be easily disabled if preferred, giving you full control over performance tuning.
Features
- Adds 18 new custom Gutenberg blocks. 5 blocks and 1 variation block can only be used in templates, template parts, and patterns
- Flex and grid containers blocks included
- Dark/Light mode block included
- Blocks built with performance and minimalism in mind
- Includes a toggleable preloader for CSS stylesheets to improve loading speed
- Enable featured images for post categories
- Clean, modern design for seamless visual integration
- Fully responsive and compatible with Full Site Editing Themes
Perfect for developers, designers, and content creators who want more control and better performance without the overhead of large block libraries.
More Projects & Information
For more information about my projects, you can visit my website: caledrosforge.com
Third Party Resources
Caledros Basic Blocks bundles the following third-party resources:
1. Icons
1.1. Bootstrap Icons, Copyright (c) 2019-2024 The Bootstrap Authors
The icons (SVG files) used in the Icon block, Social Icon block, and the Button Block were downloaded from Bootstrap Icons.
Additionally, the four icons used in the Posts Loop block (user, date, category, and tag) as well as the publications icon in the Category Loop block, were all sourced from Bootstrap Icons.
Bootstrap Icons are licensed under the MIT License.
Source: Bootstrap Icons Github repository and Bootstrap Icons website
License information last verified on: May 21st, 2025
2. Libraries
2.1. Swiper JS, Copyright (c) 2019 Vladimir Kharlampidi
Both the Slider block and the Image Gallery block use the Swiper JS library, which is licensed under the MIT License.
Source: Swiper JS Github repository and Swiper JS website
License information last verified on: May 14th, 2025
3. Images
3.1. Placeholder Background (placeholder-background.webp.webp, placeholder-background.d25a2ca6.webp)
Used in the Category Loop and Posts Loop blocks. Photo by JJ Skys the Limit. Used under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license.
Source: stocksnap.io
License information last verified on: May 22nd, 2025
3.2. Bird (bird.webp)
Used in the Image Gallery block. Photo by Jack Bulmer. Used under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license.
Source: skitterphoto.com
License information last verified on: June 6th, 2025
3.3. Flower (flower.webp)
Used in the Image Gallery block. Photo by ekrem. Used under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license.
Source: skitterphoto.com
License information last verified on: June 6th, 2025
3.4. Pier (pier.webp)
Used in the Image Gallery block. Photo by Peter Heeling. Used under the Creative Commons Zero (CC0) license.
Source: skitterphoto.com
License information last verified on: June 6th, 2025
