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Linkable Group Block

A WordPress block editor enhancement that allows you to add a link to any `core/group` block using a toolbar button.

by The WordPress Contributors · github.com/roberiacono/linkable-group-block

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/roberiacono/linkable-group-block/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/roberiacono/linkable-group-block ↗

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A WordPress block editor enhancement that allows you to add a link to any core/group block using a toolbar button.

Features

  • Add a clickable link to any Group block.
  • Toggle "Open in new tab".
  • Mark the link as nofollow.
  • Easily remove, copy, or edit the link from a toolbar popover.
  • Uses native WordPress LinkControl for a consistent UX.

How It Works

  • A toolbar button appears when selecting a Group block.
  • Clicking the button opens a link popover using LinkControl.
  • Adds a .stretched-link overlay to make the entire group clickable.
  • Applies a wrapper link at the front-end using linkUrl, linkTarget, rel, and title attributes.

Known Limitation: Nested Linkable Groups

If you nest a Group block with a link inside another linked Group block, the inner block's link may not be clickable due to overlapping stretched-link layers.

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Why this happens:

  • The outer .stretched-link::after pseudo-element overlaps the inner one.
  • CSS stacking and pointer-events compete.

Temporary Workarounds:

  • Avoid nesting linkable groups if possible.
  • Use custom CSS to manage z-index or disable the outer link when a nested group is present.