--- title: "Kadence Blocks Pro Plugin" source: "https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/kadence-blocks-pro-plugin/" description: "Kadence Blocks Pro is a premium plugin that extends the functionality of the free Kadence Blocks plugin. Blocks Pro adds additional Pro Kadence Blocks that can…" vertical: "Software" area: "Kadence" date: "2022-07-05" last_modified: "2026-07-02" --- # Kadence Blocks Pro Plugin Kadence Blocks Pro is a premium plugin that extends the functionality of the free Kadence Blocks plugin. Blocks Pro adds additional Pro Kadence Blocks that can be used in the Block Editor while also unlocking powerful Pro Features, such as Dynamic Content and Conditional Display. To use **Kadence Blocks Pro** on your website, the **free Kadence Blocks** plugin must also be **installed** and **activated**, as *Kadence Blocks Pro* is an *extension* of the **free** **plugin**, not a replacement. The Kadence Blocks Pro plugin is available in both the [Kadence Plus and Kadence Ultimate Plans](https://www.kadencewp.com/pricing/). You can also purchase the Kadence Blocks Pro plugin [individually](https://www.kadencewp.com/kadence-blocks/pro/). Not sure if you want Kadence Blocks Pro? [Click here](https://www.kadencewp.com/kadence-blocks/try/) to try a live demo of Kadence Blocks Pro. Table of Contents - [Installing Kadence Blocks Pro](#installing-kadence-blocks-pro) - [Licensing Kadence Blocks Pro](#licensing-kadence-blocks-pro) - [Kadence Block Pro Features](#kadence-block-pro-features) This video is hidden as it needs to be updated ## Installing Kadence Blocks Pro Installing the Kadence Blocks Pro plugin is easy. Just follow the steps below to get started. Once you have access to the Kadence Blocks Pro Plugin, you can download it from your Kadence [Downloads & License](https://www.kadencewp.com/my-account/downloads/) page. ![Downloads and licenses](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Downloads-and-licenses-1024x601-1.jpg) You will see Kadence Blocks Pro listed in your Products list. You can click on the Download button to download the Kadence Blocks Pro Zip. Be sure to leave the file compressed and don’t unzip it. ![Download Kadence blocks pro](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Download-Kadence-blocks-Pro-1.jpg) Next, navigate to your WordPress Dashboard and go to Plugins -> Add New Plugin. At the top of the Add New Plugin page, click on the **Upload** **Plugin** button. ![Upload Kadence Blocks Pro](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Upload-Kadence-Blocks-Pro-scaled-1.jpg) Then, click on the **Choose** **File** button and select your Kadence Blocks Pro zip file. Once you have selected the file, click the **Install** **Now** button. ![Install Blocks Pro](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Install-Blocks-Pro.jpg) Once the plugin is installed, click the blue **Activate** **Plugin** button to activate your plugin. ![Activate Kadence Blocks Pro](https://docs.nexcess.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Activate-Blocks-Pro-1024x491-1.jpg) Now your Kadence Blocks Pro plugin is Activated on your website. ## Licensing Kadence Blocks Pro With our new licensing system, there’s **no need to manually enter a license key**. Simply upload and install the latest plugin ZIP file to your site, and the license will be applied automatically. ## Kadence Block Pro Features Once you have the Kadence Blocks Pro plugin activated, you have unlocked all of the features of Kadence Blocks Pro. These features include: - **[Animate on Scroll](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/animate-on-scroll-effects/)** – Create a beautiful experience for your visitors with on-scroll animation to reveal your content in an engaging way. (*This feature is also available in [Kadence Creative Kit](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/kadence-creative-kit/))* - **[Custom Icons](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/custom-icons/)** – Never be without the perfect icon, with custom icons you can upload your own custom icon or an entire set. - **[Dynamic Content](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/dynamic-content/)** – Dynamically pull in custom fields into your blocks for powerful site control. Really useful for Kadence Elements Templating. - **[Conditional Display](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/conditional-display/)** – Display Row Layout Blocks or Sections based on conditions that you can set in the Block Settings. - **[Custom Fonts](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/theme/custom-fonts/)** – Create the perfect design with the perfect font. Easily upload a custom font or use Adobe Fonts. - **[Premium Design Library](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/blocks/access-the-design-library/)** – Speed up your development with access to all of the premium design library items and starter sites. - **[Page Specific Scripts](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/blocks/block-controls/#page-scripts-blocks-pro)** – Need to add custom tracking script to a single page or post? Now you can right in the editor tools. - **[Query Loop (Adv) Block](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/blocks/advanced-query-loop-block/)** – Add advanced query loops across your website with advanced customization features. - **[Repeater Block](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/repeater/)** – Display repeater custom fields dynamically using the Kadence Repeater Block. - **[Image Overlay Block](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/image-overlay-block/)** – Create an image link with an overlay title and subtitle. - **[Video Popup Block](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/video-popup-block/)** – Display a thumbnail with overlay and hover effects that link to a video popup on click. Works with both local and external videos. - **[Modal Block](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/modal-block/)** – Easily create a call to action button that opens a modal box with any content. Customize overlay, animation, size and placement. - **[Post Grid/Carousel](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/post-grid-carousel-block/)** – Add a grid or carousel of posts, pages, or custom post types and customize to your desired layout. Select by individual posts or taxonomy. - **[Portfolio Grid/Carousel](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/portfolio-grid-carousel-block/)** – Add a grid or carousel of posts, pages, or custom posts types with an image heavy design. Select by individual posts or taxonomy. - **[Product Carousel](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/product-carousel-block/)** – Add a WooCommerce product carousel to your page or post, select products by category, on sale, best selling, or individually. - **[Split Content](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/split-content-block/)** – Create a two column row using an image or video in one column with adjustable width. - **[Advanced Slider](https://docs.nexcess.com/software/kadence/blocks/advanced-slider-block/)** – Create beautiful sliders in the block editor. - **User Info** – Display information about the current logged in user including gravatar, name, and join date.