Unlock the Power of the Block Locking API wpengine.com

Since the introduction of “blocks” in WordPress, there have been calls for more control over how users manage and interact with this type of content. One common concern is that users might inadvertently delete or move blocks, destroying carefully crafted page layouts. Block locking goes a long way to alleviate this potential issue and curate the editing experience within WordPress.

In this article, we will explore the block locking API, how to implement locking in a real-world example, and discuss ways to extend this functionality by restricting who can lock and unlock blocks.