Photo Block 1.2 has been released. It includes a host of tweaks and fixes and polishes up the ScreenshotOne integration.
Launch an Instant Photo Block Demo
Use the button below to generate your Photo Block demo site. No email is required.
ScreenshotOne Integration
I’ve long followed the founder of ScreenshotOne, and I really like his service. I’ve been meaning to create some type of ScreenshotOne block, but it made better sense just to include it in this one. As a result, you can now take website screenshots right from the block editor.
This is a really cool addition. Once you’ve taken the screenshot, you can crop the photo and edit it as usual.
Here is a list of bug fixes and additions that are part of 1.2.0 and the releases leading up to it.
🆕 What’s New in 1.2.0
🖼️ Lightbox support for custom links
If your custom link ends in .jpg, .jpeg, .png, .webp, .gif, or .avif, you can open the item in a lightbox. This is really cool if you’re setting up a cover image and want to link to a .gif in a lightbox.
🛠️ Debug Mode for Global Styles
Turn on Debug Mode to make the hidden Global Styles post type visible in the admin for inspection and troubleshooting.
🐛 Bug Fixes in 1.2.0
- Fixed an issue where Global Styles could save incorrect block info, which could cause fatal errors.
- I resolved a bug where the featured image link setting wasn’t saved properly.
📦 Highlights from 1.1.x
📸 ScreenshotOne Integration (1.1.0)
- Capture website screenshots directly inside the block — ScreenshotOne account required.
🧑💻 New Admin Panel (1.1.0)
- Easily configure Photo Block and ScreenshotOne defaults site-wide. Turn on debug mode.
💬 Overlay Enhancements (1.1.5)
- Hide captions in overlays for custom layouts.
- Compact ButtonGroup selectors replace clunky dropdowns.
🔄 Image Block Transforms (1.1.5)
- You can now convert the Photo Block back to a regular image block.
📋 GenerateBlocks 2.0 Support (1.1.5)
- Photo Block now works smoothly inside GenerateBlock 2.0’s query loops.
Next Steps
I’m slowly building a list of things I’d like to add to Photo Block, such as a better cropping experience and better-animated gif settings. As always, feedback and feature requests are appreciated.
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