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The Gutenberg plugin brings the latest block editor features to your WordPress site before they become part of WordPress Core. You can install it directly from the WordPress plugin repository.

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Prerequisites

Before installing Gutenberg, ensure you have:
  • WordPress 5.0 or higher
  • A compatible hosting environment with PHP 7.0+
  • Administrative access to your WordPress site

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Installation Methods

1

Access the Plugins Page

Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard and navigate to Plugins > Add New.
2

Search for Gutenberg

In the search box, type “Gutenberg” and press Enter. The official Gutenberg plugin should appear at the top of the results.
3

Install the Plugin

Click the Install Now button next to the Gutenberg plugin.
4

Activate the Plugin

Once installation completes, click Activate to enable the plugin on your site.

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Verify Installation

After activation, you can verify that Gutenberg is running:
  1. Create or edit a post or page
  2. You should see the block editor interface with the latest Gutenberg features
  3. Check the Gutenberg version in Plugins to ensure you have the latest release
The Gutenberg plugin receives frequent updates with new features and improvements. We recommend keeping it updated to access the latest block editor capabilities.

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What’s Next?

Quick Start

Get up and running with Gutenberg in minutes

Development Environment

Set up a local development environment

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Getting Help

If you encounter issues during installation: