{"id":961,"date":"2019-10-30T13:35:56","date_gmt":"2019-10-30T13:35:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/?post_type=documentation&#038;p=961"},"modified":"2026-10-08T11:32:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T08:32:36","slug":"extensions-general","status":"publish","type":"documentation","link":"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/extensions-general\/","title":{"rendered":"Getting Started with Extensions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6ad8f243b5133&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6ad8f243b5133\" class=\"wp-block-image size-full has-lightbox wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3456\" height=\"2058\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Screenshot-2025-05-21-at-18.08.54.png\" alt=\"Extensions section inside the Blocksy Dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-13294\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Managing Extensions from the Blocksy Dashboard.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blocksy Extensions add optional functionality on top of the core theme, allowing you to enable only the features that are useful for your website. They cover areas such as navigation, typography, content, WooCommerce and administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After installing and activating <strong>Blocksy Companion<\/strong>, open <strong>WordPress Dashboard \u2192 Blocksy \u2192 Extensions<\/strong> to see the Extensions available for your installation. Most can be enabled or disabled individually whenever you need them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-palette-color-8-color has-palette-color-1-background-color has-text-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"is-style-info coblocks-alert-paragraph has-palette-color-8-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-1 wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Extension availability<\/strong><br>The Extensions shown in your Blocksy Dashboard depend on whether you are using Blocksy Free or Blocksy Pro and, for some advanced Extensions, which <a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/general\/blocksy-pro-plans-comparison\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Blocksy Pro plan<\/a> is active.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free Extensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following Extensions are available with the free Blocksy Companion plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/cookies-consent\/\">Cookies Consent<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 add a configurable cookie consent notice and connect it with supported Blocksy functionality such as the built-in Google Analytics integration.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/newsletter-subscribe\/\">Newsletter Subscribe<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 create newsletter subscription forms using the dedicated Gutenberg block, Single Post integration or shortcode.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/product-reviews\/\">Product Reviews<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 add a dedicated post type for publishing structured editorial or affiliate-style product reviews.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/trending-posts\/\">Trending Posts<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 highlight popular posts, products or other supported content using a dedicated section.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Blocksy Pro Extensions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Blocksy Pro unlocks additional Extensions for more advanced design, content and workflow requirements. The list below groups them by their primary purpose to make it easier to find the functionality you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typography<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/adobe-typekit-fonts\/\">Adobe Fonts<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 connect an Adobe Fonts project and make its typefaces available throughout Blocksy&#8217;s typography controls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/custom-fonts\/\">Custom Fonts<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 upload your own standard or variable font files and make them available throughout Blocksy&#8217;s typography system.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/local-google-fonts\/\">Local Google Fonts<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 download selected Google Fonts to your own server instead of loading them remotely, with controls for font variations and preloading.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Navigation &amp; Layout<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/advanced-menu\/\">Advanced Menu<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 extend WordPress menus with features such as Mega Menus, Content Blocks, headings, icons, badges and other advanced menu-item controls.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/multiple-sidebars\/\">Multiple Sidebars<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 create additional widget areas and use Blocksy&#8217;s Conditional Module to control where each sidebar is displayed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/shortcuts-bar\/\">Shortcuts Bar<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 add a persistent shortcuts interface for quick access to important website actions and destinations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/dark-mode\/\">Color Mode Switch<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 add an alternate Color scheme and let visitors switch between the available modes, with optional support for following the operating system&#8217;s Color preference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content &amp; Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/custom-code-snippets\/\">Custom Code Snippets<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 add custom CSS or JavaScript globally or to individual posts and pages without modifying the theme&#8217;s files.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/post-types-extra\/\">Post Types Extra<\/a><\/strong> <em>(Business and Agency)<\/em> \u2013 extend posts and Custom Post Types with functionality such as Dynamic Data, Reading Time, archive filtering, taxonomy customisations and other content-focused features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WooCommerce<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/woocommerce-extra\/\">Shop Extra<\/a><\/strong> <em>(Business and Agency)<\/em> \u2013 unlock advanced WooCommerce functionality including Wishlist, Compare, Quick View, Variation Swatches, advanced product filters, Size Guides, custom product tabs and other shop enhancements.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Administration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/creativethemes.com\/blocksy\/docs\/extensions\/white-label\/\">White Label<\/a><\/strong> <em>(Agency)<\/em> \u2013 replace Blocksy&#8217;s visible branding with your own and control which Blocksy-related areas remain accessible inside the WordPress Dashboard when delivering websites to clients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Blocksy Extensions add optional functionality on top of the core theme, allowing you to enable only the features that are useful for your website. 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