matthewneilcowan

<p>Find Blocks, Patterns & Shortcodes locates content containing specific Gutenberg blocks (including options to search by CSS class and HTML anchor attributes), patterns, and shortcodes, with a CSV export feature perfect for audits & analysis.</p>
<h4>Core Features</h4>
<ul>
<li><strong>Progressive search</strong> with batch processing for large sites</li>
<li><strong>Post type filtering</strong> – search across posts, pages, or custom post types to find blocks, patterns, and shortcodes</li>
<li><strong>CSV export</strong> – export results for reporting, auditing, and analysis</li>
<li><strong>Block dropdown</strong> – select from all registered blocks</li>
<li><strong>Attribute search</strong> – find blocks by CSS class and HTML anchor attributes</li>
<li><strong>Synced pattern search</strong> – find usage of reusable blocks/patterns</li>
<li><strong>Sortable results tables</strong> for easy analysis</li>
<li><strong>WP-CLI support</strong> for automation</li>
</ul>
<h4>Performance Optimized</h4>
<ul>
<li>Smart caching with 5-minute TTL</li>
<li>Batch processing (100 posts per batch)</li>
<li>Query optimization (IDs only fetch)</li>
<li>Progress indicators for long operations</li>
<li>Cancellable searches</li>
<li>Hard limit protection (500-1000 posts)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Security</h4>
<ul>
<li>Enhanced input validation with blacklisting</li>
<li>Dual-layer rate limiting (user + IP)</li>
<li>Timeout protection (25-second safeguard)</li>
<li>Information disclosure prevention</li>
<li>XSS and injection prevention</li>
<li>Nonce auto-refresh for long sessions</li>
</ul>
<h4>Accessibility</h4>
<ul>
<li>Screen reader compatible with ARIA live regions</li>
<li>Full keyboard navigation support</li>
<li>Visible focus indicators</li>
<li>Form labels for all inputs</li>
<li>Results count announcements</li>
<li>Responsive design with 200% zoom support</li>
</ul>
<h3>WP-CLI Commands</h3>
<p>Search for blocks:<br />
    wp block-usage search core/paragraph –post-type=post,page –format=table</p>
<p>Clear cache:<br />
    wp block-usage clear-cache</p>
<p>View security logs:<br />
    wp block-usage logs –limit=100 –format=csv</p>
<h3>Filters and Hooks</h3>
<h4>Filters</h4>
<ul>
<li><code>fbps_query_limit</code> – Adjust search limit (default: 500, max: 1000)</li>
<li><code>fbps_enable_security_logging</code> – Toggle security logging (default: true)</li>
<li><code>fbps_allow_editor_access</code> – Allow Editor role access (default: false)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Actions</h4>
<ul>
<li><code>fbps_security_event</code> – Hook into security event logging</li>
</ul>
<h3>Privacy</h3>
<p>This plugin:<br />
* Does not collect any user data<br />
* Does not make external API calls<br />
* Stores security logs locally (last 1000 events)<br />
* Logs include: timestamp, user ID, IP address, event type<br />
* Security logs can be disabled via filter</p>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please use the WordPress.org support forums.</p>
<h3>Credits</h3>
<p>Developed by Matthew Cowan</p>


Find Blocks, Patterns & Shortcodes

Find which posts and pages use specific Gutenberg blocks, patterns, and shortcodes with advanced search and CSV export functionality.

Jeff Starr

<p>This plugin disables the new Gutenberg Editor (aka Block Editor) and replaces it with the Classic Editor. You can disable Gutenberg completely, or selectively disable for posts, pages, roles, post types, and theme templates. Plus you can hide the Gutenberg nag, menu item, and more!</p>
<blockquote>
<p>♠ The all-in-one, COMPLETE solution for handling Gutenberg.<br />
  ♠ Hide ALL traces of Gutenberg and replace with Classic Editor.<br />
  ♠ Restores original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc.).</p>
</blockquote>
<p>The Disable Gutenberg plugin restores the classic (original) WordPress editor and the “Edit Post” screen. So you can continue using plugins and theme functions that extend the Classic Editor. Supports awesome features like Meta Boxes, Quicktags, Custom Fields, and everything else the Classic Editor can do.</p>
<p><strong>Easy to Use</strong></p>
<p>Just activate and done! The default plugin settings are configured to hide all traces of the Gutenberg Block Editor, and fully restore the original Classic Editor. Further options for customizing when/where Gutenberg is enabled are available in the plugin settings.</p>
<blockquote>
<p>♠ Disable Block Widgets and restore Classic Widgets 🙂</p>
</blockquote>
<p><strong>Options</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Disable Gutenberg completely (all post types)</li>
<li>Disable Gutenberg for any post type</li>
<li>Disable Gutenberg for any user role</li>
<li>Disable Gutenberg for any theme template</li>
<li>Disable Gutenberg for any post/page IDs</li>
<li>Disable Gutenberg admin notice (nag)</li>
<li>Option to restore Classic Widgets</li>
<li>Option to hide the plugin menu item</li>
<li>Option to hide the Gutenberg plugin menu item (settings link)</li>
<li>Adds “Classic Editor” link to each post on the Posts screen</li>
<li>Adds item to the WP sidebar menu: “Add New (Classic)”</li>
<li>Option to enable Custom Fields Meta Box for ACF</li>
<li>Choose which editor to use for each post</li>
<li>Whitelist any post title, slug, or ID</li>
<li>Option to enable/disable frontend Gutenberg stylesheet</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<p>♠ Works same as Classic Editor plugin, but can do a LOT more!<br />
  ♠ Lightweight and super fast, built with WP APIs 🙂</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Fully configurable, enable or disable Gutenberg and restore the Classic Editor wherever is necessary.</p>
<p><em>Automatically replaces Gutenberg with the Classic Editor.</em></p>
<p><strong>Features</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Super simple</li>
<li>Clean, secure code</li>
<li>Built with the WordPress API</li>
<li>Lightweight, fast and flexible</li>
<li>Regularly updated and “future proof”</li>
<li>Works great with other WordPress plugins</li>
<li>Plugin options configurable via settings screen</li>
<li>Focused on flexibility, performance, and security</li>
<li>One-click restore plugin default options</li>
<li>Translation ready</li>
</ul>
<blockquote>
<p>♠ Works great with Google AMP and the WordPress <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/amp/" rel="ugc">AMP plugin</a>.</p>
</blockquote>
<p>Disable Gutenberg is developed and maintained by <a href="https://x.com/perishable" rel="nofollow ugc">Jeff Starr</a>, 15-year <a href="https://plugin-planet.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress developer</a> and <a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">book author</a>.</p>
<p><em>Super light & fast plugin, super easy on server resources!</em></p>
<p><strong>Why?</strong></p>
<p>Gutenberg is a useful editor but sometimes you want to disable it for specific posts, pages, user roles, post types, and/or theme templates. This plugin enables you to disable Gutenberg and replace it with the Classic Editor wherever you want. For example, lots of WordPress users already enjoy robust page-building functionality via one of the many great plugins like Composer or Elementor. So many options, no need to feel “locked in” to using Gutenberg!</p>
<p><em>If you like Disable Gutenberg, please give it a <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/disable-gutenberg/reviews/?rate=5#new-post" rel="ugc">5-star rating</a>, thank you!</em></p>
<p><strong>Privacy</strong></p>
<p>This plugin does not collect or store any user data. It does not set any cookies, and it does not connect to any third-party locations. Thus, this plugin does not affect user privacy in any way.</p>
<p><strong>Support development</strong></p>
<p>I develop and maintain this free plugin with love for the WordPress community. To show support, you can <a href="https://monzillamedia.com/donate.html" rel="nofollow ugc">make a donation</a> or purchase one of my books:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://wp-tao.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">The Tao of WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://digwp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Digging into WordPress</a></li>
<li><a href="https://htaccessbook.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">.htaccess made easy</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wp-tao.com/wordpress-themes-book/" rel="nofollow ugc">WordPress Themes In Depth</a></li>
<li><a href="https://books.perishablepress.com/downloads/wizards-collection-sql-recipes-wordpress/" rel="nofollow ugc">Wizard’s SQL Recipes for WordPress</a></li>
</ul>
<p>And/or purchase one of my premium WordPress plugins:</p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/bbq-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">BBQ Pro</a> – Blazing fast WordPress firewall</li>
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<li><a href="https://plugin-planet.com/head-meta-pro/" rel="nofollow ugc">Head Meta Pro</a> – Ultimate Meta Tags for WordPress</li>
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</ul>
<p>Links, tweets and likes also appreciated. Thanks! 🙂</p>


Disable Gutenberg

Excellent plugin

Awsome


Thank you! I like using the plugin on my personal site.


Thanks


Very useful--restores Wordpress to the way I need it--clean and, easy-to-edit.


Very useful--restores Wordpress to the way I need it


I can't really imagine Wordpress without this plugin. The nonsense called Gutenberg reliably eliminates and nothing else is needed.


The most important plugin the wordpress world needs


Sometimes the block editor is fine to use, but glad this plugin was made. 



Cheers.


Annoying that this is still required in 2025

Disable Gutenberg Block Editor and restore the Classic Editor and original Edit Post screen (TinyMCE, meta boxes, etc.).

Find Blocks, Patterns & Shortcodes vs Disable Gutenberg