# Help 1 - Category grid help center

> Help center with categorized topic cards, a popular topics list, and a contact support button.

A shadcn/ui block from the [@shadcnblocks](https://shadcnblocks.com) registry, listed on [shadcn.exchange](https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcnblocks/help1).

- Page, with a live preview: https://shadcn.exchange/r/shadcnblocks/help1
- Screenshot: https://abzjhwgwpdpz7ua5.public.blob.vercel-storage.com/shots/shadcnblocks/help1-light-6a90440010152a5e.png
- Registry item: https://shadcnblocks.com/r/help1.json
- Listed: 2026-10-13, source last changed 2026-10-13

## Install

```bash
npx shadcn@latest add https://shadcnblocks.com/r/help1.json
```

Run it in a project that has shadcn/ui set up. It adds the files below and installs what they depend on.

## Dependencies

- npm packages: `cn`, `lucide-react`
- Registry items: `button`, `card`

## Files

### `block/help1/help1.tsx`

```tsx
import {
  ChevronRight,
  CreditCard,
  Package,
  RotateCcw,
  ShoppingBag,
  Truck,
  User,
} from "lucide-react";
import { cn } from "cn";

import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button";
import { Card, CardContent } from "@/components/ui/card";
interface HelpCategory {
  icon: React.ReactNode;
  title: string;
  description: string;
  articles: number;
}

interface PopularTopic {
  title: string;
  href: string;
}

interface Help1Props {
  title?: string;
  description?: string;
  categories?: HelpCategory[];
  popularTopics?: PopularTopic[];
  className?: string;
}

const DEFAULT_CATEGORIES: HelpCategory[] = [
  {
    icon: <Package className="size-5" />,
    title: "Orders",
    description: "Track, modify, or cancel orders",
    articles: 12,
  },
  {
    icon: <Truck className="size-5" />,
    title: "Shipping",
    description: "Delivery options and tracking",
    articles: 8,
  },
  {
    icon: <RotateCcw className="size-5" />,
    title: "Returns & Refunds",
    description: "Return policy and process",
    articles: 15,
  },
  {
    icon: <CreditCard className="size-5" />,
    title: "Payments",
    description: "Payment methods and issues",
    articles: 10,
  },
  {
    icon: <User className="size-5" />,
    title: "Account",
    description: "Profile, password, and settings",
    articles: 7,
  },
  {
    icon: <ShoppingBag className="size-5" />,
    title: "Products",
    description: "Sizing, care, and availability",
    articles: 9,
  },
];

const DEFAULT_TOPICS: PopularTopic[] = [
  { title: "Where is my order?", href: "#" },
  { title: "How to return an item", href: "#" },
  { title: "Forgot my password", href: "#" },
  { title: "Payment not going through", href: "#" },
  { title: "Size guide", href: "#" },
  { title: "Shipping to my country", href: "#" },
];

const Help1 = ({
  title = "Help Center",
  description = "How can we help you today?",
  categories = DEFAULT_CATEGORIES,
  popularTopics = DEFAULT_TOPICS,
  className,
}: Help1Props) => {
  return (
    <section className={cn("py-32", className)}>
      <div className="container max-w-4xl">
        <div className="mb-10 text-center">
          <h1 className="mb-4 text-4xl font-medium tracking-tight md:text-5xl">
            {title}
          </h1>
          <p className="text-muted-foreground">{description}</p>
        </div>

        <div className="mb-10 grid gap-3 sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3">
          {categories.map((category, index) => (
            <Card
              key={index}
              className="group cursor-pointer gap-0 p-0 transition-colors hover:bg-muted/50"
            >
              <CardContent className="p-4">
                <div className="flex items-start gap-3">
                  <div className="shrink-0 text-muted-foreground">
                    {category.icon}
                  </div>
                  <div className="flex-1">
                    <div className="flex items-center justify-between">
                      <h3 className="font-medium">{category.title}</h3>
                      <ChevronRight className="size-4 text-muted-foreground transition-transform group-hover:translate-x-0.5" />
                    </div>
                    <p className="mt-1 text-sm text-muted-foreground">
                      {category.description}
                    </p>
                    <p className="mt-1.5 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
                      {category.articles} articles
                    </p>
                  </div>
                </div>
              </CardContent>
            </Card>
          ))}
        </div>

        <div className="rounded-xl bg-muted/50 p-6">
          <h2 className="mb-3 text-lg font-medium">Popular Topics</h2>
          <div className="-mx-2 grid sm:grid-cols-2 lg:grid-cols-3">
            {popularTopics.map((topic, index) => (
              <a
                key={index}
                href={topic.href}
                className="flex items-center gap-2 rounded-md px-2 py-1.5 text-sm transition-colors hover:bg-background"
              >
                <ChevronRight className="size-4 text-muted-foreground" />
                {topic.title}
              </a>
            ))}
          </div>
        </div>

        <div className="mt-10 text-center">
          <p className="text-sm text-muted-foreground">
            Can&apos;t find what you&apos;re looking for?
          </p>
          <Button className="mt-3">Contact Support</Button>
        </div>
      </div>
    </section>
  );
};

export { Help1 };
```