Header Blocks

Header Blocks

Build professional site headers with these 4 blocks. Perfect for navigation, branding, and user account areas.


Branding

Display your site logo with optional title and tagline.

What You Can Do

  • Show your logo, site title, or both together
  • Choose heading level (H1-H6) for SEO
  • Link to homepage or any custom URL
  • Adjust logo size and alignment

Settings

Setting Options Recommended
Display Mode Logo only, Title only, Both Logo only for headers
Logo Source Site logo or custom Site logo (set in Customizer)
Title Tag H1-H6 H1 for main branding
Link To Home, Custom URL, None Home

Best For

  • Main site header
  • Footer branding
  • Email-style letterhead sections

Site Logo

Simple logo display with size controls.

What You Can Do

  • Display your site logo at any size
  • Control width and height independently
  • Link to homepage automatically
  • Align left, center, or right

Settings

Setting Options Recommended
Width Any pixel value 150-200px for headers
Height Auto or custom Auto (keeps proportions)
Link to Home Yes/No Yes
Alignment Left, Center, Right Left for headers

Best For

  • Header logo
  • Partner/sponsor logo sections
  • Footer branding

Header Bar

Complete navigation bar with user account features.

What You Can Do

  • Add search, notifications, messages, and cart icons
  • Show user avatar with dropdown menu
  • Support dark mode toggle
  • Display friend requests (with BuddyPress)

Settings

Setting Options Requires
Show Search Yes/No
Show Notifications Yes/No BuddyPress
Show Messages Yes/No BuddyPress
Show Cart Yes/No WooCommerce
Show Dark Mode Yes/No
User Menu Items Customizable

Best For

  • Main site header
  • Member area navigation
  • Community site headers

Pro Tips

  • Combine with Smart Menu for complete navigation
  • Enable dark mode for better user experience
  • Notifications show unread count automatically

Smart Menu

Advanced navigation with mega menu support.

What You Can Do

  • Display any WordPress menu
  • Create horizontal or vertical layouts
  • Add mega menu dropdowns
  • Automatic mobile hamburger menu

Settings

Setting Options Recommended
Menu Select from your menus Primary Menu
Layout Horizontal, Vertical Horizontal for headers
Dropdown Animation Fade, Slide, None Fade
Mobile Breakpoint Pixel value 768px
Hamburger Style Lines, Dots, Arrow Lines

Best For

  • Main navigation
  • Footer navigation
  • Sidebar navigation

Pro Tips

  • Create your menu in Appearance > Menus first
  • Use submenus for dropdown items
  • Test on mobile – hamburger appears automatically

Building a Complete Header

Combine these blocks for a professional header:

[Branding] + [Smart Menu] + [Header Bar]

Recommended Layout

  1. Row 1: Branding (left) + Header Bar (right)
  2. Row 2: Smart Menu (full width)

Or use a single row:

  • Branding (left) + Smart Menu (center) + Header Bar (right)

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Last updated: January 26, 2026