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


I have only tested the basic block search functionality, but that works great! Good options; I can imagine the class search, etc, being very helpful.


Works great for finding Blocks!

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

WebMan Design | Oliver Juhas

<p>Extending WordPress Search block with search results modifier fields.</p>
<h4>What problem does it solve?</h4>
<p>❓ <em>Do you want to narrow search results to a specific post type only?</em><br />
❓ <em>Do you want to narrow search results to a specific category/tag/taxonomy term only?</em></p>
<p><strong>Extend Search Block</strong> plugin provides additional search results modification fields solving these issues!</p>
<p>In <em><strong>Search</strong> block</em> settings sidebar simply choose which post type should the search form look for. You can also choose a taxonomy and a dropdown with the taxonomy terms will be displayed in the search form on your website front-end to further narrow down the search results.</p>
<p><em>(Note that this plugin only alters WordPress <strong>Search</strong> block, not the PHP <a href="https://developer.wordpress.org/reference/functions/get_search_form/" rel="nofollow ugc"><code>get_search_form()</code> function</a>.)</em></p>
<h4>Got a question or suggestion?</h4>
<p>In case of any question or suggestion regarding this plugin, feel free to ask at <a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/extend-search-block/" rel="ugc">support section</a>, or at <a href="https://github.com/webmandesign/extend-search-block/issues" rel="nofollow ugc">GitHub repository issues</a>.</p>


Extend Search Block


I really needed a way to create a search block for a knowledge base custom post type using the full site editor. The thing is, the default search didn't have a way to force it to only use the knowledge base, and instead searched everything. I didn't want that.



This plugin allowed me to configure the search bar to only search for things in the knowledge base, which was exactly what I needed.



I have a minor suggestion, but it wasn't a big deal for me - it would be nice if the block used core's button block instead of the button it uses. I think this would align better with the theme's design, and probably give more options on what the search button looks like. A minor suggestion though, since the customization options were flexible enough that I was able to make the button match my theme without much trouble.



Great job, and thank you so much!


Exactly what I needed!

Extending WordPress Search block with search results modifier fields.

Find Blocks, Patterns & Shortcodes vs Extend Search Block