Hyperlink Group Block

77 Quality Score

Active Installs

17/30

With roughly 7,000 active installs, the plugin has a modest user base, well behind major block suites in the millions but large enough to indicate steady adoption.

Update Freshness

25/25

The plugin was updated on 2026-06-15 and is tested with WordPress 7.0, reflecting a developer who keeps pace with core releases and current PHP requirements.

User Rating

13/15

A score of 84 from 13 ratings suggests generally positive feedback, though the small sample size limits how confidently we can generalize user satisfaction.

Support Health

8/15

Support health is weak with zero support threads and zero resolutions, meaning there is no public track record of the author helping users when issues arise.

WP Compatibility

15/15

Full compatibility marks come from confirmed testing with the latest WordPress release and a reasonable minimum of 6.6, so it should run cleanly on most modern sites.

Scores higher than 59% of indexed plugins

About

Combine blocks into a group wrapped with an hyperlink (<a>).

Active Installs 7k+

Rating ★★★★ 4.2/5

Last Updated 2026-06-15 1:53pm GMT

Requires WordPress 6.6+

Tested Up To 7.0.4

Requires PHP 7.0.0+

Security History

2 known vulnerabilities, all patched

2 Medium

Most recent: April 1, 2025

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What It Does

Hyperlink Group Block adds a Gutenberg block that wraps multiple inner blocks in a single anchor tag, letting you turn an entire group of content (images, headings, paragraphs) into one clickable area. In practice, you select several blocks, group them, and the wrapper becomes a hyperlink to any URL. This is useful for making card-style layouts, product tiles, or any visual element fully clickable without nesting link markup manually.

Who It's For

This plugin is well suited for site owners who build card-based layouts in the block editor and want an entire card, including an image and text, to function as a single link. It fits portfolio sites, affiliate review pages, real estate listings, and any directory where users expect the whole tile to be clickable. It is also helpful for editors who prefer a native Gutenberg solution over shortcodes or custom HTML.

Who Should Skip It

If you are already using a block suite like Spectra or Kadence that includes link wrappers or card blocks, you do not need this plugin. Sites that prefer dedicated page builders (Elementor, Bricks) or that only need simple text links will also find no value here.

The Bottom Line

Hyperlink Group Block is a focused, well maintained utility that solves one specific problem: making a group of blocks clickable as a single link. With 7,000 installs, an 84 rating, and recent updates for WordPress 7.0, it is a reliable, lightweight choice. The main risk is the zero-thread support history, so if you need a strong support track record you may prefer a larger block suite.

Pick Spectra if you want a full block library that includes link wrappers, design tools, and templates, not just a single-purpose grouping block.

Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor 89/100

Choose Kadence if you need row layouts, card blocks, and advanced design controls along with linkable group features in one package.

Starter Templates – AI-Powered Templates for Elementor & Gutenberg 89/100

Pick Astra Starter Templates if your priority is quickly importing full site designs rather than adding a specific link-group block.

Classic Widgets 89/100

Choose Classic Widgets only if you specifically need to restore the old widget UI, since it is unrelated to block-level link grouping.

PublishPress Blocks – Block Controls, Block Visibility, Block Permissions 88/100

Pick PublishPress Blocks if you want broader block customization, visibility rules, and permissions beyond a simple hyperlink wrapper.