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Codeally Block Editor Restrictions

Enforces editorial restrictions on the Block Editor (disables Block Directory, Remote Patterns, Openverse, unapproved blocks, and embed variations).

by Codeally · github.com/oldrup/cdly-block-restrictions · website

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/oldrup/cdly-block-restrictions/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/oldrup/cdly-block-restrictions ↗

Enforces strict, opinionated editorial restrictions on the Block Editor for post content creators.

Description

Codeally Block Editor Restrictions is a zero-configuration, opinionated editorial curation plugin designed to declutter the Block Editor and enforce consistency when writing blog posts.

It restricts post authors to a strictly vetted whitelist of core and custom blocks while turning off external network calls, remote directory popups, unused embed providers, and distracting inspector UI panels.

Features

  • Strict Block Whitelist: Restricts allowed blocks exclusively when editing standard 'post' post types.
  • Disables Block Directory: Prevents users from searching for or installing external block plugins from the inserter.
  • Disables Remote Patterns: Stops WordPress.org remote block patterns from loading in the pattern inserter.
  • Disables Openverse: Removes the Openverse media search category and tab from the editor media library.
  • Prunes Embed Variations: Unregisters obscure embed providers, keeping only YouTube, Vimeo, Spotify, Pocket Casts, and VideoPress.
  • Declutters Inspector UI: Hides block card descriptions, control help text, and advanced custom CSS panels in the sidebar.
  • Preserves Site Editor: Full block availability remains untouched in the Site Editor, for pages, and for custom post types.

Installation

  1. Upload the cdly-block-restrictions folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins menu in WordPress.
  3. No configuration needed—restrictions apply automatically when editing posts.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this plugin have a settings page?

No. This plugin is intentionally opinionated with zero options or database overhead.

What if I need filters to customize the allowed blocks?

If your project requires customizable filters or a different curation strategy, check out MRW Simplified Editor.

Credits

Inspired by and built upon techniques shared in:

Changelog

1.1.1

1.1.0

  • Added CSS stylesheet to declutter the Block Inspector panel (hides block descriptions, help text, and custom CSS input).

1.0.0

  • Initial release.