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.

Ayuda WordPress

Fernando Tellado

<p>Search & Replace Text in Blocks adds a powerful search and replace functionality to the WordPress block editor (Gutenberg). Quickly find and replace text across all your content blocks without leaving the editor.</p>
<p><strong>Features:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Search text across all text-based blocks (paragraphs, headings, lists, quotes, etc.)</li>
<li>Replace single occurrences or all matches at once</li>
<li>Built-in Undo button to revert changes</li>
<li>Case-sensitive search option</li>
<li>Whole word matching option</li>
<li>Visual highlighting of found blocks and text</li>
<li>Navigate between matches with Previous/Next buttons</li>
<li>Toolbar icon in the editor header for quick access</li>
<li>Also accessible from the editor’s three-dot menu</li>
<li>Keyboard shortcut: Ctrl+Shift+H (Cmd+Shift+H on Mac)</li>
<li>Draggable floating panel</li>
<li>Auto-focus on search field when opening the panel</li>
<li>Accessible and screen reader friendly</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Supported Blocks:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Paragraph</li>
<li>Heading</li>
<li>List Item</li>
<li>Quote</li>
<li>Pullquote</li>
<li>Verse</li>
<li>Preformatted</li>
<li>Code</li>
<li>Table cells</li>
<li>And any block with text content</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>How to Use:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Open any post or page in the block editor</li>
<li>Click the search icon in the top toolbar, press Ctrl+Shift+H (Cmd+Shift+H on Mac), or select “Search & Replace” from the editor’s three-dot menu</li>
<li>Enter your search term and click “Find”</li>
<li>Navigate between matches using the arrow buttons</li>
<li>Enter replacement text and click “Replace” or “Replace All”</li>
<li>Use the “Undo” button to revert changes if needed</li>
</ol>
<h3>Support</h3>
<h4>Need help or have suggestions?</h4>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://servicios.ayudawp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Official website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/search-replace-text-blocks/" rel="ugc">WordPress support forum</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/AyudaWordPressES" rel="nofollow ugc">YouTube channel</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ayudawp.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Documentation and tutorials</a></li>
</ul>
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<h3>About AyudaWP</h3>
<p>We are specialists in WordPress security, SEO, and performance optimization plugins. We create tools that solve real problems for WordPress site owners while maintaining the highest coding standards and accessibility requirements.</p>


Search & Replace Text in Blocks


This plugin provides a simple but much-needed feature, and it does exactly what it promises, saving a lot of time when editing content, without unnecessary complexity. 



Sometimes basic functionality like this is surprisingly hard to find, so it’s great to have it available in such a straightforward way. Very useful and appreciated!


Basic functionality done right

Search and replace text within Gutenberg text blocks directly from the block editor.

Find Blocks, Patterns & Shortcodes vs Search & Replace Text in Blocks