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Disable Gutenberg Blocks
Remove unwanted blocks from the Gutenberg Block Inserter.
The facts
- Rating
- 4.4★ from 7
- Active installs
- 3k+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 26 Oct 2021
- Added
- Dec 2018
- Requires WP
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- WP 5.8.15
- Downloads
- 66,099
Our analysis
AI-assistedDisable Gutenberg Blocks – Block Manager is a WordPress plugin that helps you manage the clutter of the Gutenberg Block inserter. It allows you to disable unnecessary blocks from a selection of over 200 free blocks and 34 core blocks, streamlining the editing experience for you or your clients.
The plugin is suitable for users who want to customise their block editor by removing blocks that are not relevant to their needs. It supports a variety of blocks from different sources, making it versatile for various WordPress setups.
Best for: This plugin is best for WordPress users looking to simplify their block editor experience.
What it does well
- ✓Allows disabling of unnecessary Gutenberg blocks
- ✓Supports a wide range of block types
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
Where it falls short
- •Limited feature set; some planned features are not yet implemented
- •No search function for the block list
Verdict
Disable Gutenberg Blocks – Block Manager offers a straightforward solution for managing blocks in the Gutenberg editor, though it may lack some advanced features.
From the developer
DannyCooper's own description of Disable Gutenberg Blocks, lightly tidied.
The Gutenberg Block inserter can quickly become cluttered. There are currently over 200 free blocks available, in addition to the 34 core blocks. This plugin allows you to disable the blocks you or your clients don’t need.
Todo
- Add search function to the block list.
- Add ‘enabled/disabled’ filter to block list.
- Add ‘Block Author’ filter to block list.
Missing Blocks
If you find a block you can’t disable using this plugin, please create a support thread.
Supports
- Core Blocks
- Advanced Gutenberg Blocks
- Atomic blocks
- Block Gallery
- Bokez
- Caxton
- CoBlocks
- Editor Blocks
- Jetpack Blocks
- GhostKit
- Kadence Blocks
- Secure Blocks
- StagBlocks
- Stackable Ultimate Gutenberg Blocks
- Otter Blocks
- Orbit Fox by ThemeIsle
- WooCommerce Product Block
- WPForms Blocks
- Recipe Card Blocks by WPZOOM
- Yoast Blocks
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