What is WP Block to HTML?

WP Block to HTML is a library that converts WordPress Gutenberg blocks to HTML or framework-specific components with customizable styling.

Overview

When building headless WordPress sites or integrating WordPress content into non-WordPress applications, you often need to handle Gutenberg blocks in a way that preserves their styling and functionality, but works with your chosen frontend technology.

WP Block to HTML solves this problem by providing:

1. Precise conversion of WordPress block data to clean HTML
2. CSS framework support (Tailwind, Bootstrap, etc.)
3. Framework integration (React, Vue, etc.)
4. Content handling options for working with different WordPress API responses
5. Performance optimization for server-side rendering

Key Features

• All Core Blocks Supported: Handles all WordPress core blocks out of the box
• Multiple CSS Frameworks: Built-in support for Tailwind CSS and Bootstrap
• Framework Integration: Output as React or Vue components
• Content Handling Modes: Process raw block data or use rendered HTML
• Extensible Plugin System: Add support for custom blocks
• Minimal Dependencies: Keep your bundle size small
• TypeScript Support: Full type definitions included
• Blazing Fast Performance: Process up to 947 blocks per millisecond

Use Cases

WP Block to HTML is ideal for:

• Building headless WordPress sites
• Migrating WordPress content to other platforms
• Integrating WordPress content into custom applications
• Creating static sites from WordPress content
• Building hybrid WordPress/custom applications

Who is it for?

• Frontend Developers: Convert WordPress content for use in custom frontends
• Headless WordPress Implementers: Build modern headless sites with WordPress as a CMS
• JavaScript Framework Users: Integrate WordPress content in React, Vue, etc.
• Static Site Generator Users: Use WordPress content in Gatsby, Next.js, etc.

In the following pages, we'll cover how to install and use WP Block to HTML in your projects.