Blocks Code
Theme Template
Theme Template output method lets you store block code in separate PHP files within your theme directory. This approach is perfect for version control and team development.
Template Structure
Place your block templates in the /blocks/ directory of your theme:
wp-content/themes/your-theme/
├── blocks/
│ └── lazyblock-testimonial/
│ ├── block.php # Frontend & Editor template
│ └── editor.php # Editor-only template (optional)Template files are first checked in the child theme, then in the parent theme.
Basic Template
<?php
/**
* Testimonial Block Template
*
* @var array $attributes Block attributes
* @var array $block Block data
* @var string $context Preview context [editor,frontend]
*/
// Ensure we have required data
if (!isset($attributes['author']) || !isset($attributes['content'])) {
return;
}
?>
<div class="testimonial">
<div class="testimonial-content">
<?php echo wp_kses_post($attributes['content']); ?>
</div>
<footer class="testimonial-footer">
<cite class="testimonial-author">
<?php echo esc_html($attributes['author']); ?>
<?php if (isset($attributes['role'])) : ?>
<span class="testimonial-role">
<?php echo esc_html($attributes['role']); ?>
</span>
<?php endif; ?>
</cite>
</footer>
</div>Editor-Specific Template
Create a separate template for the editor preview:
<?php
/**
* Testimonial Block Editor Template
*
* @var array $attributes Block attributes
* @var array $block Block data
* @var string $context Preview context [editor,frontend]
*/
?>
<div class="testimonial is-preview">
<?php if (!isset($attributes['author'])) : ?>
<p class="components-notice">Add author name in block settings</p>
<?php return; ?>
<?php endif; ?>
<div class="testimonial-content">
<?php echo wp_kses_post($attributes['content']); ?>
</div>
<footer class="testimonial-footer">
<cite class="testimonial-author">
<?php echo esc_html($attributes['author']); ?>
</cite>
</footer>
</div>File Naming
Block templates should match your block slug:
| Block Slug | Template Path |
|---|---|
lazyblock/testimonial | /blocks/lazyblock-testimonial/block.php |
lazyblock/team-member | /blocks/lazyblock-team-member/block.php |
lazyblock/pricing | /blocks/lazyblock-pricing/block.php |
Using theme templates makes it easier to:
- Maintain code in version control
- Share blocks between projects
- Work in team environments
- Keep block logic organized