TL;DR – Need an easy way to turn an entire Gutenberg block (or a whole nest of them) into a single, accessible link? Install the free Advanced Link Block plugin and start wrapping any content—buttons, images, grids, you name it—in seconds.
Why we built it
You shouldn’t have to hack together HTML or resort to JavaScript work‑arounds just to make a full‑width card, banner or button area clickable. The Advanced Link Block solves that pain point by letting you drop a special container block into the editor, fill it with anything you like, and choose the link action—URL, email, phone, file download or raw string. One block, five link types, endless design freedom.
Key features at a glance
- Wrap absolutely any block (core or third‑party) inside a clickable anchor.
- Five link modes: URL, Email, Phone, File and Raw.
- Target / rel controls built right in for
noopener,nofollow, etc. - File‑picker & download toggle for speedy asset links.
- Optional custom cursor and inline display styles.
- Feather‑light footprint – built with React & WordPress Scripts.
Get started in 60 seconds
- Install via WordPress “Add Plugin” (ZIP) or grab the release from GitHub.
- In the editor, add “Advanced Link” from the block inserter.
- Nest your content: a button, a group, or a full grid.
- Pick a link type and tweak attributes in the sidebar.
- Save & publish – the entire area is now a real anchor tag on the front end.
Under the hood
- Built with: React, Gutenberg Block API, WordPress Scripts
- Tested on: WordPress 6.5+
- Compatible with: Any modern Gutenberg‑ready theme
- Licence: GPL v2 or later
Accessibility & SEO considerations
The plugin renders a standard <a> element, so screen‑readers and crawlers recognise it as a normal hyperlink. Because the actual wrapping happens in the editor and is simulated at runtime, you keep semantic markup without sacrificing flexibility.
Real‑world use cases
- Clickable hero cards that link to product pages.
- Whole‑column CTAs in a pricing table.
- Downloadable image galleries (wrap images, set link type to file).
- “Call us” tiles on mobile – switch link type to phone.
Roadmap & contributions
We’re polishing a WordPress.org directory release and exploring keyboard‑navigation enhancements. Got ideas? Open an issue or PR on GitHub.
Download & try it today
- Landing page & docs: /web-plugins/advanced-link-block-for-wordpress/
Whether you’re building a stylish portfolio, an e‑commerce catalogue, or an internal dashboard, the Advanced Link Block lets you turn “pretty content” into genuine, high‑converting links—without touching code.