Flashcards are one of the most effective tools for active recall and spaced repetition — two powerful techniques for retaining information. But managing them manually in Notion can be clunky.
That’s where Blocky comes in.
How to build an interactive flashcard widget with Blocky
How to customize it for different study styles
How to embed it into your Notion dashboard
Tips for maximizing memory retention
Go to the Blocky Flashcards page to get started.
Blocky offers four flashcard styles:
Normal: Clean, simple two-sided cards.
Gradient: Adds soft color gradients for a sleek vibe.
Minimalist: Focused layout with reduced distractions.
Quiz: Shows the answer after a button click — perfect for self-testing.
You can switch variants anytime!
Use the editor to input question-answer pairs, like:
What is the capital of France? => Paris Who wrote "1984"? => George Orwell
You can add as many cards as you want.
Each variant comes with customizable:
Card background & text color
Font size and spacing
Flip animation style (normal variant only)
Progress display (optional)
Click Copy Embed when you're done customizing. This will copy a live link that you can paste inside any Notion page.
In Notion:
Type /embed
Paste your Blocky flashcard link
Resize as needed
Start flipping!
Use short phrases or single answers for clarity
Mix topics to prevent passive memorization
Review daily with the Quiz variant for better spaced repetition
Pair with a Progress Tracker to visualize retention over time
✨ Smart studying, straight from your Notion page.
No more flipping between apps or PDFs. With Blocky, your flashcards live exactly where your notes and goals do — all in one Notion dashboard.