Find Blocks, Patterns & Shortcodes

Descripción

Find Blocks, Patterns & Shortcodes locates content containing specific Gutenberg blocks, with a CSV export feature perfect for audits & analysis.

Core Features

  • Progressive search with batch processing for large sites
  • Post type filtering – search across posts, pages, or custom post types to find blocks, patterns, and shortcodes
  • CSV export – export results for reporting, auditing, and analysis
  • Block dropdown – select from all registered blocks
  • Synced pattern search – find usage of reusable blocks/patterns
  • Sortable results tables for easy analysis
  • WP-CLI support for automation

Performance Optimized

  • Smart caching with 5-minute TTL
  • Batch processing (100 posts per batch)
  • Query optimization (IDs only fetch)
  • Progress indicators for long operations
  • Cancellable searches
  • Hard limit protection (500-1000 posts)

WP-CLI Commands

Search for blocks:
wp block-usage search core/paragraph –post-type=post,page –format=table

Clear cache:
wp block-usage clear-cache

View security logs:
wp block-usage logs –limit=100 –format=csv

Filters and Hooks

Filters

  • fbps_query_limit – Adjust search limit (default: 500, max: 1000)
  • fbps_enable_security_logging – Toggle security logging (default: true)
  • fbps_allow_editor_access – Allow Editor role access (default: false)

Actions

  • fbps_security_event – Hook into security event logging

Privacy

This plugin:
* Does not collect any user data
* Does not make external API calls
* Stores security logs locally (last 1000 events)
* Logs include: timestamp, user ID, IP address, event type
* Security logs can be disabled via filter

Support

For support, feature requests, or bug reports, please use the WordPress.org support forums.

Credits

Developed by Matthew Cowan

Capturas

  • Main search interface with block dropdown and post type selection
  • Search results table with sortable columns and export csv button

Instalación

  1. Upload the plugin files to /wp-content/plugins/find-blocks-patterns-shortcodes/
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress
  3. Navigate to Tools > Find Blocks, Patterns & Shortcodes
  4. Start searching for blocks!

FAQ

What block name format should I use?

Block names follow the format namespace/block-name. Examples:
* core/paragraph
* core/image
* woocommerce/product-price

Can I search custom blocks?

Yes! The plugin works with any registered Gutenberg block, including custom blocks from themes and plugins.

How do I allow Editors to use this plugin?

Add this filter to your theme’s functions.php:
add_filter(’fbps_allow_editor_access', '__return_true');

Can I export the results?

Yes! Click the "Export CSV" button after searching to download results as a spreadsheet.

Does it work with WP-CLI?

Yes! Use wp block-usage search core/paragraph for command-line searches.

How do I search for synced patterns?

Use the "Search for Synced Pattern Usage" section to find where reusable blocks/patterns are used.

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Registro de cambios

1.0.3

  • Properly include assets (fixed version number)

1.0.2

  • Properly include assets

1.0.1

  • Refactored asset loading to use WordPress enqueue standards (wp_enqueue_style/wp_enqueue_script)
  • Extracted inline CSS to separate file (assets/css/admin.css)
  • Extracted inline JavaScript to separate file (assets/js/admin.js)
  • Added version constant for consistent cache busting
  • Improved code maintainability and browser caching
  • Added translator comments for i18n best practices
  • WordPress Plugin Review compliant

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Basic block search functionality
  • Added progressive batch search for large sites
  • Added post type filtering
  • Added CSV export functionality
  • Added synced pattern search
  • Added WP-CLI support
  • Added smart caching (5-minute TTL)
  • Added cancel search functionality
  • Added sortable results tables
  • Enhanced security with IP-based rate limiting
  • Performance optimizations