Installation & Setup

WPBits Block Studio is a WordPress plugin that helps you build custom Gutenberg blocks. This guide covers installation and setup.

System Requirements

PHP Version

• Minimum: PHP 8.0
• Recommended: PHP 8.2 or higher

Check your PHP version

You can check your current PHP version in WordPress under Tools → Site Health → Info → Server.

WordPress Version

• Minimum: WordPress 6.0
• Recommended: Latest stable version

Server Configuration

Setting	Minimum Value	Recommended Value
memory_limit	128M	256M
max_execution_time	30	300
post_max_size	8M	64M
upload_max_filesize	2M	64M

Installation

From WordPress Repository

1. Go to Plugins → Add New in your WordPress admin
2. Search for WPBits Block Studio
3. Click Install Now
4. Activate the plugin

From ZIP File

1. Download WPBits Block Studio from wordpress.org or your account
2. Go to Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
3. Upload the ZIP file
4. Click Install Now
5. Activate the plugin

Note

For Pro installation steps, see Installing Pro.

Troubleshooting

Plugin Won’t Activate

1. Check PHP version — must be 8.0 or higher
2. Verify file permissions in /wp-content/plugins/
3. Check memory limit in wp-config.php

Missing Menu Item

1. Check if plugin is activated
2. Verify PHP version meets requirements
3. Check for conflicts with other plugins

Next Steps

• Quick Start Guide — Create your first block
• Control Types — Learn all 20 control types