How to Import and Export Blocks or Sections Between Websites

WordPress makes it possible to copy, share, and reuse blocks and layout sections between websites without installing extra plugins. This includes core WordPress blocks, block-based themes, and advanced blocks such as Kadence Blocks.

This guide explains the supported ways to move blocks and layouts between sites, export reusable content, and share block code with Support Techs for troubleshooting or testing.

Before You Begin

Before starting, confirm the following:

  • Both websites use the WordPress block editor.
  • The destination site supports the same block types. For example, Kadence Blocks should be installed if Kadence Blocks are being pasted.
  • Access is available to wp-admin with permission to edit posts or pages.

Important: Styles from themes, global settings, or custom CSS may look different on another site, even when the block structure copies correctly.

Copy and Paste a Single Block or Section

This approach works well for one block or a full layout section, such as a Row Layout, Group, or Columns block.

  1. Open the page or post on the source website.
  2. Select the block or parent layout section.
  3. Click the block toolbar Options menu (three dots).
  4. Select Copy.
    • Or use Ctrl + C on Windows.
    • Or use Cmd + C on macOS.
  5. Open the destination page or post on the other website.
  6. Click into an empty paragraph or add a new block.
  7. Paste the content.
    • Use Ctrl + V on Windows.
    • Use Cmd + V on macOS.

The block or section is recreated with its structure and settings preserved.

Copy and Pasting Blocks

Copy and Paste All Blocks on a Page

This method is helpful when moving an entire page layout.

  1. Open the page in the WordPress block editor.
  2. Click Editor Settings (three dots in the top-right corner).
  3. Select Copy all blocks.
  4. Open the destination page.
  5. Click into an empty paragraph or add a new block.
  6. Paste using Ctrl + V or Cmd + V.

All blocks from the source page are pasted in the same order and layout.

Copy all blocks

Importing/Exporting Reusable Patterns

Synced/Reusable Patterns are helpful when the same layout is needed across multiple pages or websites.

  1. Select the block in the editor.
  2. Click the block toolbar Options menu.
  3. Select Create a pattern.
  4. Save the pattern.
  5. Click the + button inside the editor.
  6. In the panel that appears, select the Synced Patterns icon.
  7. Click Manage My Patterns.
  8. Find the saved pattern.
  9. Click Export as JSON.

This downloads a .json file containing the block layout.

Exporting Patterns

To import a Synced Pattern

  1. Go to Appearance > Design > Patterns.
  2. Click Import from JSON.
  3. Upload the exported file.
  4. From there, you can import the pattern into any page.
Importing Patterns

Copy Block Code for Support or Troubleshooting

Block code can be shared with Support Techs to help reproduce layouts or troubleshoot issues. For best results, all related content should be wrapped in a single parent block. Preferably a Section or Row Layout Block.

  1. Confirm the layout is inside a parent block such as a Section Block, Row Layout, or Group.
  2. If no parent block exists:
    • Add a new parent block.
    • Move all related blocks inside it.
  3. Select the top-level parent block.
  4. With the parent block selected, click the block toolbar Options menu.
  5. Select Copy.
  6. Paste the copied content as plain text into one of the following:
    • A support ticket.
    • A text editor.
    • A document or message field that does not auto-format content.
Submit Code to Support

Important: Copying only inner blocks may result in incomplete or broken layouts when shared. When importing Kadence Blocks, the best method is to add an empty Text (Adv) Block to the page and paste the content there.

Using Pattern Hubs and Design Libraries

Kadence Pattern Hubs allow layouts to be shared across connected websites.

When available, layouts can be saved to a Pattern Hub or Design Library and inserted directly into other sites without exporting files. This approach is helpful for teams managing multiple websites or repeating layouts across projects.

  1. Save the layout as a Design Library item or Element Template on Site A.
  2. Enable Kadence Pattern Hub (Pro feature) and connect Site B as a client site.
  3. Insert the layout directly from the Kadence Design Library on Site B.

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