---
title: "PHP-only block registration"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/php-only-block-registration-qpsrxxzqq
source_url: https://make.wordpress.org/core/2026/03/03/php-only-block-registration/
type: article
source: "Make WordPress Core"
published: 2026-03-03T17:10:35.983Z
updated: 2026-03-03T17:10:53.922Z
tags: ["webdev", "php", "wordpress"]
reading_time: 1
upvotes: 35
comments: 4
language: en
---

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# PHP-only block registration

**[Make WordPress Core](https://daily.dev/sources/wordpresscore)** · 1 min read · 35 upvotes · 4 comments

## Summary

WordPress now supports PHP-only block registration, allowing developers to create simple blocks without any JavaScript. By calling register_block_type with the new autoRegister flag and a render_callback, blocks automatically appear in the editor. The editor also auto-generates Inspector Controls sidebar UI for supported attribute types, making it easier to build server-side-rendered blocks with minimal setup.

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## Community discussion

Top comments from developers on daily.dev.

**@allinonetools** · 3 upvotes

> This is a nice improvement for WordPress developers. Being able to register simple blocks with just PHP will make server-side blocks much faster to build without setting up a full JavaScript workflow.

**@kmfoysal06** · 1 upvotes

> It’s a really helpful improvement. Now I’m going to work on one of my old projects, as it was messy with unnecessary interactivity and a lot of pointless hassle just to render a simple ‘Hello World.’ :')

**@confidentcoding** · 0 upvotes

> This is great! They say its not supposed to be as featureful....but where is it documented where that upper limit is?

**@aiiddqd** · 0 upvotes

> I've been waiting for this for the last 5 years)

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