Naked Cat Plugins

Marco Almeida | Webdados

This plugin aims to ensure that any language change in a page’s content is indicated to assistive technologies at the container block level, helping a website comply with WCAG guidelines.
This feature is available on the core block editor only at a text formatting level after code from <a href="https://wordpress.org/plugins/lang-attribute/" rel="ugc">Jb Audras plugin “Lang Attribute for the Block Editor”</a> was merged into core. The objective of this plugin is to provide the same functionality at a container block level (Group – including all its variants, Columns, Cover, and other specific block types) so that the language applies to all child elements, no matter the kind of content inside.
The plugin also supports setting the language at the page or post level, both on the blocks and classic editor. When an entire page is written in a different language than the website’s default, you can override the HTML <code>lang</code> and <code>dir</code> attributes for that specific page directly from the Document Settings sidebar, without needing to wrap everything in a container block.
This plugin is heavily inspired by the Jb Audras plugin (including this readme file). The development started at WordCamp Europe 2025 Contributor Day, by Marco Almeida from <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/nakedcatplugins/" rel="nofollow ugc">Naked Cat Plugins</a> / <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/webdados/" rel="nofollow ugc">Webdados</a>, and the help from <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/welcher/" rel="nofollow ugc">Ryan Welcher</a> on the code side and <a href="https://profiles.wordpress.org/alh0319/" rel="nofollow ugc">Amber Hinds</a> on the accessibility compliance side.
For more context: this plugin helps you to make your website compliant with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) success criteria:
<ul>
<li>3.1.1 – Language of Page: The default human language of each web page can be programmatically determined. Use the page-level setting when an entire page or post is written in a language other than the website’s default.</li>
<li>3.1.2 – Language of Parts: The human language of each passage or phrase in the content can be programmatically determined. Use the block-level setting when only specific sections within a page are in a different language.</li>
</ul>
The purpose of these success criteria is to ensure that user agents can correctly present content written in multiple languages.
Keep in mind that you should set the <code>lang</code> and <code>dir</code> attributes only on a container block or page if the content is written in a language different from the one set globally on your website.
As per Web Content Accessibility Guidelines:
This enables user agents and assistive technologies to present content according to the presentation and pronunciation rules of that language. This applies to graphical browsers, screen readers, braille displays, and other voice browsers.
Both assistive technologies and conventional user agents can render text more accurately if the language of each passage of text is identified. Screen readers can use the language’s pronunciation rules. Visual browsers can display characters and scripts appropriately.
This is especially important when switching between languages that read from left to right and languages that read from right to left, or when text is rendered in a language that uses a different alphabet. Users with disabilities who know all the languages used in the Web page will be better able to understand the content when each passage is rendered appropriately.
That’s not just good for accessibility. It’s also great for SEO. Search engines like Google can better understand your content when languages are clearly defined. That means improved indexing and potentially better rankings.
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<h3>Supported block types</h3>
<ul>
<li>Group (<code>core/group</code>): Group contents together and set a language for them</li>
<li>Columns (<code>core/columns</code> and <code>core/column</code>): Organize content into a set of columns and set a language for all the columns or a specific column</li>
<li>Cover (<code>core/cover</code>): Set the language to all the contents inside a cover block</li>
<li>Navigation (<code>core/navigation</code>): Create full navigation menus in different languages</li>
<li>Submenu (<code>core/navigation-submenu</code>): Set a different language on a sub-section of your menu (for example, if you have the default language pages on the first level and a sub-menu with pages in another language)</li>
<li>Page List (<code>core/page-list</code>): List all the pages on your website that are written in a different language and created as a child of the main page of that language</li>
<li>Content (<code>core/post-content</code>): Set the post content on a custom template to a different language</li>
</ul>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Set the language and text direction for an entire page or post, both on the blocks and classic editor: a “Page Language” panel in the Document Settings sidebar overrides the HTML <code>lang</code> and <code>dir</code> attributes for that specific page</li>
<li>Add <code>lang</code> and <code>dir</code> attributes to Group, Columns, Cover, and other specific WordPress Blocks, mentioned above</li>
<li>Show visual outline around blocks that have a language attribute set – For easy identification of blocks you have already set to a different language during your editing process, only for Administrators and Editors, and if enabled in Settings – Writing</li>
</ul>

Language Attribute for Container Blocks and Pages/Posts

Add lang and dir attributes to Group, Columns, Cover, and other specific WordPress Blocks, or to the whole page/post.

Krasen Slavov

Developry

Easily search and replace text, images or links in the Block Editor, with backward compatibility for the Classic Editor.
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Designed to seamlessly integrate into the WordPress environment, this plugin allows you to swiftly locate and replace any, text, images or links within the Block Editor.
<a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/?utm_source=besnr&utm_medium=free_plugin&utm_campaign=readme_md" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace</a> is engineered to cater to both modern and traditional workflows, offering full compatibility with the Classic Editor.
<h3>USAGE</h3>
After installing and activating <a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/?utm_source=besnr&utm_medium=free_plugin&utm_campaign=readme_md" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace</a>, a new meta box labeled Search & Replace will be accessible in your page or post editing screen. Here’s how it works:
<ol>
<li>Select your search and replace method.</li>
<li>Enter your search phrase to instantly highlight matching keywords within the content.</li>
<li>Input your desired replacement text and click the Replace button to execute the change.</li>
<li>Adjust settings on-the-fly, toggling the highlighter and case sensitivity options as needed.</li>
<li>Use the Remove Tags button to remove any custom HTML tags created by the highlighter, restoring the text to its original state.</li>
</ol>
<h3>FEATURES & LIMITATIONS</h3>
<a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/?utm_source=besnr&utm_medium=free_plugin&utm_campaign=readme_md" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace</a> enhance your productivity with these streamlined features:
<ol>
<li>Search & Replace: A familiar, intuitive search and replace functionality.</li>
<li>Highlighter: Visual cues highlight all search hits, making editing more efficient.</li>
<li>Case Sensitivity: Flexibility to conduct case-sensitive or insensitive searches and replacements.</li>
<li>Images and Links: Ability to search and replace any image <code><img src="..."></code> or links <code><a href="..."></a></code></li>
<li>Multiple Terms: Search and replace multipl terms separating them with comma.</li>
<li>Remove Tags: Easily remove all custom tags added for highlighting and replacing the search content.</li>
</ol>
Convenient User Settings
While the free <a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/?utm_source=besnr&utm_medium=free_plugin&utm_campaign=readme_md" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace</a> doesn’t have a separate settings page, all configurations are conveniently located under <code>Block Editor S/R</code> or <code>Tools > Block Editor S/R</code> for compact mode. This includes:
<ul>
<li>Toggle support between Block (Gutenberg) and Classic editors.</li>
<li>Select and limit the roles allowed to access plugin features.</li>
<li>Select and limit the post types supported by the plugin.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Known Issues and Limitations</h3>
<ul>
<li>Sometimes when using the plugin with <code>image</code> (switching between Classic -> Block editor) method in the Block Editor, after performing a search, you will see the Attempt recovery, this means the image is marked for replacement, ignore add your replce phrase and proceed with the replacement action.</li>
<li>When you select image URLs directly from the WP media modal window and you need to target image e.g. 1024x768px you need to adjust the URLs and auto populate will add the full image URL.</li>
</ul>
<h3>DETAILED DOCUMENTATION</h3>
Find step-by-step setup guides, usage instructions, demos, videos, and insights on the <a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/help" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace Pro</a> page.
<h3>BLOCK EDITOR SEARCH & REPLACE PRO</h3>
Upgrade to the Pro version of Block Editor Search & Replace and access these powerful features:
<ul>
<li>Search & Replace for CPTs: Extend functionality to custom post types and WooCommerce products.</li>
<li>Complete Operation History: Track every search and replace operation with full audit trail.</li>
<li>One-Click Undo: Instantly revert any operation with our powerful undo functionality.</li>
<li>Advanced Statistics: Detailed analytics on your search and replace operations.</li>
<li>Export History as CSV: Download complete operation logs for record-keeping.</li>
<li>Dry-run with Preview: Safely preview changes before applying them.</li>
<li>Shortcodes, HTML, and RegEx: Advanced support for dynamic content and complex patterns.</li>
<li>Partial Image and Link Replacement: Update specific portions of image and link URLs.</li>
<li>Remove Text Limitations: Disable character limits and text sanitization for unrestricted edits.</li>
<li>Multilingual Compatibility: Seamlessly manage content across multiple languages.</li>
<li>Backup and Restore: Secure your changes with dedicated backup and restore functionality.</li>
<li>Priority Email Support: Get fast, expert help when you need it.</li>
<li>First-Release Updates: Enjoy early access to the latest improvements and features.</li>
</ul>
Upgrade now to maximize efficiency and enhance your editing capabilities. Learn more at <a href="https://searchreplaceblocks.com/" rel="nofollow ugc">Block Editor Search & Replace Pro</a>.

Block Editor Search & Replace – Text, Links & Images

The plugin usually deletes all my content when I click on any button (Reset, Replace) or input text to replace.

Too much bugs on WP 5.9

Easily search and replace text, images or links in the Block Editor, with backward compatibility for the Classic Editor.

Language Attribute for Container Blocks and Pages/Posts vs Block Editor Search & Replace – Text, Links & Images