Developers can now create simple blocks using only PHP. This is meant for blocks that only need server-side rendering and aren’t meant to be highly interactive. To do so, call register_block_type with the new autoRegister flag. Note that a render_callback function must also be provided: function gutenberg_register_php_only_blocks() { register_block_type( 'my-plugin/example', array( 'title' => 'My Example…

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WordPress now supports PHP-only block registration, allowing developers to create simple blocks without any JavaScript. By calling register_block_type with the new autoRegister flag and a render_callback, blocks automatically appear in the editor. The editor also auto-generates Inspector Controls sidebar UI for supported attribute types, making it easier to build server-side-rendered blocks with minimal setup.

PHP-only block registration

This is a nice improvement for WordPress developers. Being able to register simple blocks with just PHP will make server-side blocks much faster to build without setting up a full JavaScript workflow.

It’s a really helpful improvement. Now I’m going to work on one of my old projects, as it was messy with unnecessary interactivity and a lot of pointless hassle just to render a simple ‘Hello World.’ :')

I’ve been waiting for this for the last 5 years)