The WordPress Block Bindings API: What it is and how to use it to build dynamic websites

The Block Bindings API is a powerful tool in the block editor that lets you connect any data source to a block’s attributes.

This API was first introduced in WordPress 6.5 and, in its initial implementation, enabled WordPress users to display custom field values within posts and pages.

The Block Bindings API serves as the foundation for other robust WordPress features. Examples include Synced pattern overrides and the Post Date block variation introduced in WordPress 6.9.

So, exactly what is the Block Bindings API? And what is it used for? We will provide a simple introduction and a real-world example showing how to