Introduction

Build custom server-rendered Gutenberg blocks with TWIG templates and ACPT fields

Dynamic Blocks let you create fully custom, server-rendered Gutenberg blocks powered by TWIG templates. Unlike static blocks that save HTML to the database, dynamic blocks are rendered on every page load — which means they always reflect the latest data from your ACPT meta fields.

What you can build

Dynamic Blocks are ideal for any situation where you need a reusable block that displays custom field data:

Post cards — show a title, featured image, and excerpt from related posts
Event listings — display date, location, and registration links from ACPT fields
Property cards — render price, address, gallery, and amenities from meta boxes
Pricing tables — output dynamic plans driven by custom fields
Author bios — pull avatar, name, and bio from user meta
Configurable banners — let editors control text, color, and CTA from the block sidebar

How it works

Block Editor sidebar controls
         │
         ▼
   TWIG callback template
         │  (variables: controls + ACPT fields + WP globals)
         ▼
   PHP render_callback
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         ▼
   HTML output on the page

When a block is placed in the editor, WordPress calls the block's render_callback. ACPT passes the block's control values and all ACPT meta fields for the current post into a TWIG environment, renders your template, and returns the HTML.