Disable Unused Block Editor Blocks
Remove unused or unwanted blocks from Gutenberg block editor
Use with caution
Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Disable Unused Block Editor… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| disable gutenberg blocks | #49 |
| find used and unused blocks | #4 |
| gutenberg | >100 |
| manage blocks | #44 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 6 reviews
About Disable Unused Block Editor Blocks
From the official readme · v5.7Description
Disable Unused Block Editor Blocks is a must-have tool for any WordPress website built with Gutenberg Block Editor.
Manage your blocks and enable or disable any block globally.
But how would you know which block you can disable?
What if you disable something that is used somewhere and it will break your website layout?
No worries!
This plugin will show you which block is already used in any post, page, custom post type or even in widgets and sidebars, so you can easily decide if it is safe to disable that block.
- list of all blocks with their icons, titles, names and descriptions divided into categories
- globally enable or disable any block
- works with reusable or nested blocks and even with blocks used in widget areas
- works with custom blocks, any additional block plugins and even with blocks created with Advanced Custom Fields (ACF)
- see whether the block is used somewhere, so you will never disable wrong block and break something on your website
PRO version features (BUY HERE):
- see a detailed usage report – where exactly is the block used and you can directly visit or edit that post
- see all styles and variations for every single block
- work with groups – group blocks by category, activation status or usage status
- enable or disable all blocks in a group with a single click
- search and filter blocks by name, title or description
- change post statuses applied for usage status detection – in free version it is set to publish, future, draft, pending and private
- export and import settings
- force disable blocks defined in theme disabled_blocks.json file
- manage core/embed variations as separate blocks
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Changelog
5.7
- Tested on WP 6.9
5.6
- Tested on WP 6.5
5.5
- skip widgets scanning if current theme doesn’t support widgets
5.4
- Tested on WP 6.4
5.3
- Tested on WP 6.3
- PRO version promo notice
5.2
- fix for loading block icons
Screenshots
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Best Disable Unused Block Editor B… alternatives
All disable gutenberg blocks plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Disable Gutenberg Blocks – Block Manager
Remove unwanted blocks from the Gutenberg Block Inserter.
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FAQ
Disable Unused Block Editor Blocks: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… free?
Yes. Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… safe to use in 2026?
Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 months ago, and scores 53/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Disable Unused Block Editor Blo…?
Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,431 times since it launched in January 2022. It was downloaded 141 times in the last 30 days.
Does Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… need?
Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… last updated?
The latest version, 5.7, was released on December 1, 2025 (11 months ago).
Who makes Disable Unused Block Editor Blo…?
Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… is developed and maintained by kubiq.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Unused Block Editor Blo…?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Unused Block Editor Blo… are Disable Gutenberg Blocks (3K+ installs).
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