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Block Manager

By Darren Cooney

Site Administration & Utilities / Bulk Operations & Batch Editing

Block Manager Review - In-Depth Analysis

Block Manager allows you to disable unwanted blocks and patterns in the WordPress Block Editor. Organize blocks by changing their categories for a streamlined editing experience.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Block Manager gives you complete control over the WordPress Block Editor by allowing you to disable blocks, hide patterns, and reorganize block categories.

With Block Manager, you can simplify your WordPress editing experience by removing clutter and organizing blocks exactly how you need them. This plugin is perfect for client sites, custom workflows, and maintaining a clean, focused Block Editor.

Key features include the ability to globally remove any block from the Block Inserter and Block Editor, disable block variations individually, and control Embed blocks to remove unwanted options. You can also toggle entire block categories on or off with one click.

Additionally, you can remove unwanted block patterns with a simple toggle and hide core WordPress patterns that do not fit your site. This helps clean up the pattern library for a focused editing experience.

Block Manager also allows you to update the category of any block to better organize your Block Inserter, create a custom workflow, and improve findability by grouping related blocks together.

Comparing to Alternatives

Block Manager offers essential block control features compared to similar plugins in the WordPress ecosystem.

Top alternatives

Block Manager

Strengths

Simple interface for managing blocks
Lightweight and easy to use
No additional cost as it is free

Weaknesses

Limited advanced customization options
No premium support or updates
Lacks integration with other plugins

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use but notes some limitations.

Positive highlights

Easy to configure and manage blocks (User A)
Does the job without unnecessary complexity (User B)
Lightweight and doesn't slow down the site (User C)

Common complaints

Limited features compared to paid alternatives
No dedicated support channel
Occasional compatibility issues with some themes

Weaknesses

Basic functionality only
No updates or new features frequently added

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a straightforward, free solution to manage WordPress blocks without needing advanced features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring extensive customization, premium support, or integration with other tools may find this plugin insufficient.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic block management features suitable for most standard needs.

Final Verdict

Block Manager is a solid choice for users needing simple block management without extra costs or complexity.

However, users seeking advanced features or professional support should consider other options.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Block Manager plugin.

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Block Category

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Disable Blocks

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Disable Patterns

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Contributors and developers

“Block Manager” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Darren Cooney

Free Version

WPS

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6.89

Average

Ratings

4.9 out of 5 | 13

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Version

3.2.1

Last updated

3 weeks ago

Active installations

4,000+

WordPress version

7.0 or higher

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PHP version

7.0 or higher

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Languages

7

Category

Site Administration & Utilities

Bulk Operations & Batch Editing

Tags

Block Category,Disable Blocks,Disable Patterns,Remove Blocks,Remove Patterns

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