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=== Block Manager === |
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Contributors: dcooney, connekthq |
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Tags: remove blocks, disable blocks, disable patterns, remove patterns, block category |
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Homepage: https://connekthq.com/ |
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Donate link: https://connekthq.com/donate |
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Requires at least: 5.0 |
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Requires PHP: 7.0 |
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Tested up to: 7.0 |
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License: GPLv2 or later |
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Stable tag: 3.2.1 |
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Disable unwanted blocks and patterns, organize blocks by changing categories - complete control over your WordPress Block Editor experience. |
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== Description == |
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Block Manager gives you complete control over the WordPress Block Editor by allowing you to: |
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**Disable Blocks** - Remove unwanted blocks from the Block Inserter and Editor |
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**Disable Patterns** - Hide block patterns you don't need with a single click |
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**Change Block Categories** - Reorganize blocks by updating their categories for better workflow |
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Simplify your WordPress editing experience by removing clutter and organizing blocks exactly how you need them. Perfect for client sites, custom workflows, and maintaining a clean, focused Block Editor. |
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### Key Features |
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**Disable Blocks** |
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- Globally remove any block from the Block Inserter and Block Editor. |
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- Disable block variations individually while keeping the core block. |
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- Control Embed blocks (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, etc.) to remove unwanted options. |
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- Toggle entire block categories on/off with one click. |
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**Disable Block Patterns** |
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- Remove unwanted block patterns with a simple toggle. |
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- Hide core WordPress patterns that don't fit your site. |
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- Clean up the pattern library for a focused editing experience. |
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**Change Block Categories** |
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- Update the category of any block to better organize your Block Inserter. |
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- Create a custom workflow that matches your editing process. |
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- Improve findability by grouping related blocks together. |
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**Additional Features** |
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- **Code Hooks**: Use filters to control blocks and patterns via `functions.php`. |
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- **Search and Filter**: Quickly locate blocks and patterns with built-in search. |
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- **Export Options**: Generate code snippets for syncing across environments. |
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- **Status Reports**: View active and disabled blocks at a glance. |
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### Hooks & Filters |
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Use Block Manager hooks to controls blocks via code and sync options across multiple WordPress environments. |
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#### gbm_disabled_blocks |
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Use the `gbm_disabled_blocks` hook to remove blocks via backend code. |
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// functions.php |
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add_filter( 'gbm_disabled_blocks', function() { |
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return [ |
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'core/buttons', |
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'core/columns', |
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'core/freeform', |
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'core/table' |
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]; |
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}); |
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#### gbm_disabled_patterns |
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Use the `gbm_disabled_patterns` hook to remove block patterns via backend code. |
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// functions.php |
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add_filter( 'gbm_disabled_patterns', function() { |
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return ['gbm/core-patterns', 'core/query-standard-posts', 'core/query-medium-posts']; |
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}); |
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#### gbm_block_categories |
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Use the `gbm_block_categories` hook to update block categories via backend code. |
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// functions.php |
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add_filter( 'gbm_block_categories', function() { |
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return [ |
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[ 'block' => 'core/html', 'cat' => 'design' ], |
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[ 'block' => 'core/cover', 'cat' => 'design' ], |
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[ 'block' => 'core/details', 'cat' => 'design' ] |
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]; |
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}); |
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#### block_manager_user_role |
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Update the minimum user role allowed to access the Block Manager plugin. |
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// functions.php |
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add_filter( |
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'block_manager_user_role', |
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'edit_theme_options' // Default: activate_plugins |
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); |
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== Installation == |
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How to install Block Manager. |
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= Using The WordPress Dashboard = |
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1. Navigate to the 'Add New' in the plugins dashboard |
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2. Search for 'Block Manager' |
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3. Click 'Install Now' |
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4. Activate the plugin on the Plugin dashboard |
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= Uploading in WordPress Dashboard = |
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1. Navigate to the 'Add New' in the plugins dashboard |
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2. Navigate to the 'Upload' area |
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3. Select `block-manager.zip` from your computer |
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4. Click 'Install Now' |
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5. Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard |
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= Using FTP = |
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1. Download `block-manager.zip` |
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2. Extract the `block-manager` directory to your computer |
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3. Upload the `block-manager` directory to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory |
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4. Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard |
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Then navigate to `wp-admin -> Settings -> Block Manager` to use the plugin. |
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== Screenshots == |
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1. Disable Blocks: Easily remove unwanted WordPress blocks by toggling the active state of each block. |
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2. Block Toggle: Disable all blocks in a block categories with a single click. |
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3. Block Categories: Improve the admin editing experience by updating the category of each block using the Category Switcher. |
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4. Disable Block Patterns: Remove unwanted block patterns and core patterns by toggling the active state of each pattern. |
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4. Status Reports: Total active and disabled blocks are displayed in the plugin sidebar. |
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5. Embed Blocks: Choose the Embed blocks you want to allow on your site and remove the majority of useless options. |
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== Changelog == |
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= 3.2.1 - June 10, 2026 = |
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* UPDATE: Added compatibility check with WP 7.0. |
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* UPDATE: Various code refactoring and organization. |
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= 3.2.0 - January 14, 2026 = |
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* NEW: Added support for Stretchy Paragraph and Stretchy Heading block variations. |
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* Fix: Fixed issue with Embed block variation display. |
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* NEW: Added WordPress version detection to improve compatibility with future WP releases. |
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* UPDATE: Project dependency updates. |
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* UPDATE: Various code refactoring and organization. |
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= 3.1.2 - December 8, 2025 = |
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* FIX: Fixed issue WP 6.9 and missing required sprintf package. |
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* UPDATE: Project dependency updates. |
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= 3.1.1 - March 15, 2025 = |
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* FIX: Fixed issue with rendering block icons of various plugins. Now using default WP block editor `BlockIcon` rendering. |
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* FIX: Fixed issue with blocks not showing in Block Manager when being registered using `enqueue_block_assets` hook. |
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* UPDATE: Admin UI/UX updates. |
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= 3.1.0 - November 3, 2024 = |
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* UPDATE: New admin UI. |
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* UPDATE: Various changes for upcoming Block Manager Pro plugin. |
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= 3.0.0 - April 3, 2024 = |
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* NEW: Added support for disabling block patterns and core block patterns. |
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* FIX: Fixed incorrect number of filtered blocks display in Blocks sidebar. |
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* FIX: Fixed issue with return value in admin_footer text. |
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* UPDATE: Updated plugin installer vendor file. |
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* UPDATE: Various code refactoring and organization. |
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* UPDATE: Various security updates. |
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= 2.1.1 - November 1, 2023 = |
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* HOTFIX: Fix for undefined React key warning when `WP_DEBUG` is enabled. |
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= 2.1.0 - November 1, 2023 = |
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* NEW: Adding notification system for feedback after an action is performed. |
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* UPDATE: Added display indicators for variation blocks. |
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* FIX: Fixed potential upgrade issue with disabled blocks throwing admin error due to object vs array data. |
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* FIX: Fixed issue with missing loading animation. |
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* FIX: Fixed issue with block variations not counting towards block count. |
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= 2.0.0 - October 20, 2023 = |
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* NEW - New admin interface and interactions for the Block and Block Categories pages. |
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* NEW: Added block category export and hook `gbm_block_categories` to allow for changing block categories at the theme level. |
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* UPDATE: Updated build scripts and dependencies to use wp-scripts. |
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* UPDATE: Block Manager is now supported on Widget screen. |
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* FIX: Fixed issue with some missing block definitions. |
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* FIX: Fixed issues with block icons not rendering for some blocks. |
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* FIX: Fixed issue with various blocks crashing the Block Manager edit screen. |
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* FIX: Other various bug fixes and overall improvements. |
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= 1.2.5 - May 23, 2023 = |
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* FIX - Fixed potential issue with JS errors on Site Editor screens. |
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* UPDATE - WP version bump and testing. |
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= 1.2.4 - November 30, 2022 = |
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* HOTFIX - Fixed issue with plugin not working on `edit` screens. |
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= 1.2.3 - November 19, 2022 = |
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* FIX: Added fix for blank screen when users have JetPack plugin enabled. |
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* FIX: Fixed issue with missing semi-colon in Block Manager export functionality. |
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* FIX: Added fix for only loading the block removal script on `New` and `Edit` screens. |
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= 1.2.2 - August 17, 2021 = |
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* NEW - Added new Reset option that will clear all disabled blocks. |
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* FIX - Added fix for possible issue with icon width on blocks admin page. |
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* UPDATE - Updated tab navigation inside the plugin to make it more clear which section was being edited. |
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= 1.2.1 - February 28, 2021 = |
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* UPDATE - Added Category Switcher support for all block including core Gutenberg blocks. |
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= 1.2 - February 27, 2021 = |
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* NEW - Added new Category Switcher. |
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* The Category Switcher provides functionality for changing the category core Gutenberg blocks. |
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* Changing a block category will update the location of the block in the Gutenberg Block Inserter while editing posts. |
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* FIX - Fixed issue with missing semi-colon in export code. |
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* UPDATE - Various admin UI/UX updates. |
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= 1.1 - January 19, 2021 = |
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* NEW - Added new `gbm_disabled_blocks` filter to allow for disabling blocks via functions.php |
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* NEW - Added `Export` option to dynamically build a pre-populated `gbm_disabled_blocks` filter. |
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* NEW - Added Grid/List view toggle. |
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= 1.0.1 - January 2, 2021 = |
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- NEW - Added support for Embed blocks (Twitter, Facebook, Spotify etc). These blocks were changed in WP 5.6 and the handler had to be updated to manage the active/inactive states. |
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- FIX - Fixed REST API warning for missing `permissions_callback`. |
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= 1.0 - January 6, 2020 = |
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- Initial release |
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