# Three ways to build blocks

*Published:* 2024-10-23
*Author:* Shreya Agarwal

> Compare core, custom, and block libraries in WordPress. Learn which approach suits your project best based on customization, flexibility, and complexity.

# Core vs Custom vs Block Libraries

[The Gutenberg block editor](https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/) in WordPress offers three main approaches for implementing blocks: using **core blocks**, building **custom blocks**, or leveraging **block libraries**. Each has its pros and cons, depending on project needs such as customization and complexity.

### Categories and Taxonomies

#### Service
[WP Frontend Development](https://rtcamp.com/blog/service/wp-frontend-development.md)

#### Solutions
[WordPress Development](https://rtcamp.com/blog/solution/wordpress-development.md)

#### Topics
[Frontend](https://rtcamp.com/topics/frontend.md), [WordPress](https://rtcamp.com/topics/wordpress.md), [WordPress Development](https://rtcamp.com/topics/wordpress-development.md)

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