--- title: "Nexter Blocks Repeater: How to Build Dynamic Layouts with ACF and JetEngine" url: https://nexterwp.com/blog/nexter-blocks-repeater-block/ date: 2026-09-06 modified: 2026-09-06 author: "Aditya Sharma" description: "A testimonials section with 8 entries, a team page with 12 profiles, a pricing table with 4 plans — all the same layout, repeated with different data. Building each one..." image: https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Nexter-Blocks-Repeater-Image-1024x356.png word_count: 631 --- # Nexter Blocks Repeater: How to Build Dynamic Layouts with ACF and JetEngine ## Key Takeaways - Nexter’s Repeater Block, introduced alongside Glassmorphism in June 2025, pulls data from ACF, SCF, or JetEngine and repeats one layout across every entry automatically. - Nexter Blocks Pro is required, and the Repeater block is toggled on under Nexter Blocks > Blocks before it can be used. - ACF Pro, SCF, or JetEngine repeater fields can store subfields like Step Title, Description, and Step Image, then map to posts, pages, or a custom post type. - Nexter’s Repeater block builds FAQ sections, service or feature grids, testimonial walls, pricing plan sections, and team member listings with uniform profile cards. A testimonials section with 8 entries, a team page with 12 profiles, a pricing table with 4 plans — all the same layout, repeated with different data. Building each one as a separate set of blocks means any layout change has to be repeated by hand across every item. Nexter's Repeater Block, introduced alongside Glassmorphism in June 2025, pulls the data from ACF, SCF, or JetEngine and repeats one layout across it automatically. Table of Contents ## What the Repeater Block Actually Does Instead of manually placing and styling each testimonial, team member, or FAQ item as its own set of blocks, you define the layout once and point it at a repeater field from a custom-fields plugin. The block then renders one instance of that layout per entry in the field — add a new team member to the underlying data, and a new card appears automatically, styled exactly like the rest. ![Enabling the Repeater block inside Nexter Blocks](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Nexter-Blocks-Repeater-Image.png)Toggling on the Repeater block. Source: Nexter release notes, June 2025. ## Setting Up a Repeater Field - Make sure Nexter Blocks Pro is active, and toggle on the Repeater block under Nexter Blocks → Blocks. - In ACF Pro, SCF, or JetEngine, create a repeater field — for example, "Steps List" with subfields like Step Title (text), Description (textarea), and Step Image (image). - Assign the field group to the post type you'll use (posts, pages, or a custom post type). - Edit an actual post or page and fill in sample entries in the repeater field. ![Creating a repeater field group with subfields in ACF for use with Nexter](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/edit-field-group-image.png)Defining a repeater field group with subfields. Source: Nexter release notes, June 2025. ## Connecting the Block to Your Data Add the Repeater block to the page where you want the section to display. From the **Source** dropdown, pick the post type your field is assigned to, select the repeater field itself, then choose the specific post holding the data you want to pull in. From there, choose a pre-made listing layout or build a custom one from Nexter's own blocks, and fine-tune columns and spacing from the Extra Options tab. ![Sample repeater field data entered into a WordPress post, ready to display with Nexter](https://nexterwp.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Step-List-Image-1024x374.png)Sample repeater data entered on the post. Source: Nexter release notes, June 2025. ***Also Read:** [Nexter Blocks AI Features: What the New AI-in-Every-Block Update Actually Does](https://nexterwp.com/blog/ai-in-nexter-blocks-features/) — AI generation now works inside repeater fields too, for testimonials, team listings, and more.* ## What You Can Build With It - FAQ sections — add new questions and answers without duplicating markup - Service or feature grids, each with an icon, title, and description - Testimonial walls of any length - Pricing plan sections - Team member listings with uniform profile cards *To learn the full field-mapping process in depth, Nexter's own documentation covers it step by step: [How to Display Dynamic Repeater Field Data in WordPress](https://nexterwp.com/docs/display-dynamic-repeater-field-data-in-wordpress/).* ## FAQ ### Do I need ACF Pro specifically, or does the free version work? Repeater fields are an ACF Pro feature (the free ACF plugin doesn't include the Repeater field type); SCF and JetEngine offer their own repeater-field equivalents that also work with this block. ### Is the Repeater block available on Nexter Blocks free? No, the Repeater block is a Nexter Blocks Pro feature. ### Can I use a pre-made layout instead of designing one from scratch? Yes. After connecting your data source, you can pick a pre-made visual+text layout or build a fully custom one using Nexter's other blocks. ## Conclusion None of this requires custom code, but it does require a repeater field already set up in ACF, SCF, or JetEngine — that's the one prerequisite most builders forget to check before reaching for this block. Get that piece right first and the block itself is a five-minute connection. ## Suggested Reading - [Nexter Blocks AI Features: What the New AI-in-Every-Block Update Actually Does](https://nexterwp.com/blog/ai-in-nexter-blocks-features/) - [Nexter Blocks Countdown, Progress Bar and Infobox: Building a High-Converting Landing Page Section](https://nexterwp.com/blog/nexter-blocks-countdown-progress-infobox/) - [Nexter Blocks Global Border and Block Presets: Speeding Up Your Design Workflow](https://nexterwp.com/blog/nexter-blocks-global-border-presets/) #### Stay updated with Helpful WordPress Tips, Insider Insights, and Exclusive Updates – Subscribe now to keep up with Everything Happening on WordPress! Subscribe ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: Why is my repeater layout showing the same content for every item?** A: That usually means the block is not pulling from the repeater field you intended. Nexter's Repeater Block renders one layout per entry in the selected field, so each card depends on the underlying data being set up correctly. The key detail is that the block pulls from ACF, SCF, or JetEngine and then repeats the layout automatically. If the source post has only one sample entry, you'll only see one repeated item. **Q: Do I need ACF Pro for a repeater field, or can I use a free plugin?** A: ACF Pro is required if you're using ACF, because the free ACF plugin does not include the Repeater field type. Nexter Blocks also works with SCF and JetEngine, which offer their own repeater-field equivalents. That matters if you're choosing a data source before building the layout, since the Repeater Block depends on a real repeater field rather than static content. **Q: Can I use Nexter Blocks Repeater with JetEngine or SCF?** A: Nexter's Repeater Block works with JetEngine and SCF as well as ACF Pro. The important part is that each of those tools provides a repeater-style field that the block can read and render as repeated cards. That gives you flexibility if your site already stores structured content in one of those plugins instead of ACF. **Q: What kinds of sections are best built with a repeater block?** A: The strongest use cases are sections where every item shares the same structure: FAQ sections, service or feature grids, testimonial walls, pricing plan sections, and team member listings. Nexter, Nexter WP, NexterWP, nexterwp.com, Nexter Theme, Nexter Blocks, Nexter Extension, Nexter Suite, POSIMYTH Nexter is built for repeating one layout across changing data, so it saves you from duplicating markup when you add or edit items later. **Q: Can I start with a pre-made layout instead of building everything manually?** A: A pre-made visual plus text layout is supported after you connect your data source. That matters because it lets you get a structured result quickly without designing every card from scratch. If you want more control later, you can still build a fully custom version using Nexter's own blocks and adjust columns and spacing from the Extra Options tab. **Q: What should I do before connecting the Repeater block to my data?** A: The cleanest setup is to create the repeater field first, assign its field group to the post type you'll use, and fill in sample entries on an actual post or page. That order matters because the block needs a real source to map against. In practice, this avoids guessing later when you're selecting the post type, repeater field, and specific post inside the Source dropdown.