Oxygen Gutenberg Integration 1.4.6

The Oxygen Gutenberg Integration is a specialized tool designed to solve a common conflict in high-end WordPress development: giving developers the "total control" of Oxygen Builder while giving clients/editors the "easy interface" of the Gutenberg Block Editor.

In 2026, it remains a top choice for agencies who want to build high-performance, custom-coded sites that non-technical users can still update safely.

🛠 How It Works

Oxygen usually replaces the WordPress theme system entirely, which can make the backend confusing for clients. This integration creates a bridge:

Design in Oxygen: You build a section (like a Hero header, a Testimonial slider, or a Call-to-Action) using Oxygen’s advanced CSS and layout tools.

Turn into a Block: You tick a checkbox to "Make this a Gutenberg Block."

Edit in Gutenberg: When a client opens a Page in the standard WordPress editor, they see your custom design as a native block. They can change the Text, Images, and Links in the sidebar, but they cannot break the layout or change the CSS.

🌟 Key Features

Selective Editing: You decide exactly which parts of your Oxygen design are editable in Gutenberg. For example, you can allow a client to change the "Price" text but lock the "Buy Now" button's color.

No Code for Clients: Clients never have to see the "Oxygen Sandbox" interface. They stay within the familiar WordPress Block Editor.

Global Updates: If you change the master design in Oxygen (e.g., changing the padding on all your "Info Boxes"), every instance of that block across the entire site updates instantly, even if they were placed via Gutenberg.

Performance: Unlike other builders that "nest" code inside Gutenberg, Oxygen's integration produces very clean, lightweight HTML, which is essential for hitting Core Web Vitals targets in 2026.

⚖️ Is it right for your workflow?

Feature

Oxygen Gutenberg Integration

Traditional Page Builders

Control

Developer-level (Total CSS/HTML)

Limited to plugin settings

Safety

High (Clients can't break the layout)

Low (Easy for clients to delete columns)

Learning Curve

High (Requires CSS/Flexbox knowledge)

Low (Drag-and-drop)

Speed

Extremely Fast (Minimal bloat)

Variable (Can be heavy)

⚠️ Important Requirements

To use this feature in 2026, you generally need the Oxygen Agency Plan (or the "Ultimate" bundle). The basic/standard Oxygen license usually does not include the Gutenberg Integration plugin.

Alternatives if you don't use Oxygen:

Bricks Builder: Has a native "Templates as Blocks" feature that works similarly.

Pinegrow: A more hardcore developer tool that can export actual native PHP Gutenberg blocks.

Genesis Custom Blocks: For those who want to code blocks from scratch without a visual builder.

Would you like me to show you how to set up your first "Editable Area" inside an Oxygen block, or are you looking for the latest 2026 pricing for the Agency license?