Core Editor Improvement: Easier than ever to find the blocks you need

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There’s something magical about finding the exact blockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. you want exactly when you need it. When the Block Directory came to WordPress in 5.5, the aim was to allow a seamless way to add individual block plugins so you can create what you want when you want without ever leaving the editor. In GutenbergGutenberg The Gutenberg project is the new Editor Interface for WordPress. The editor improves the process and experience of creating new content, making writing rich content much simpler. It uses ‘blocks’ to add richness rather than shortcodes, custom HTML etc. https://wordpress.org/gutenberg/’s 10.2 release, to build on that foundation, you will now still get results from the Block Directory even if you have a block already available that might do the trick. This helps surface even more options so you can find the perfect fit. Inspired by having more time to read books, check out the example below to see how the experience has changed!

Before

Image of the Block Inserter showing someone searching for the term book with one result showing up and none from the Block Directory.

After

Image of the Block Inserter showing someone searching for the term book with multiple results showing up including a new heading titled "Available to Install".

If you find yourself searching and still unable to find the block you’re looking for, consider creating and submitting your very own block pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party to the directory to be found and used by anyone using WordPress 5.5+! Be sure to check out the guidelines and the block tutorial to get started.

If you’re a block plugin pro, join in on efforts to improve the Block Creation documentation to make it easier for everyone to contribute to the Block Directory.

#block-directory, #core-editor, #core-editor-improvement, #gutenberg

Olga Gleckler 8:14 pm on March 31, 2021

I have a continuous struggle between languages. Is it possible to make an ability to find a blockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. in English even if your language in adminadmin (and super admin) is another one? I wonder if it’s only my problem in switching between languages 😲
- annezazu 9:57 pm on March 31, 2021
  
  Great question. I just decided to test this and found it worked! Here’s a screenshot of my site in Spanish but me searching for a blockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. in English. Does that help at all? If not, happy to open a feature requestfeature request A feature request should generally begin the process in the ideas forum, on a mailing list, as a plugin, or brought to the attention of the core team, such as through scope meetings held for each major release. Unsolicited tickets of this variety are typically, therefore, discouraged. 😀
Tom J Nowell 8:31 pm on March 31, 2021

How do we turn this off for client sites with strict control over what’s installed and available? This is great for people building sites, but it can be awful for clients.

edit: figured it out and wrote a blog post about it
- Olga Gleckler 8:41 pm on March 31, 2021
  
  Users with permissions to add plugins (administrators) can add new blocks directly from the blockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. directory. Make for them another role will fewer rights (I know it’s hard sometimes).
  - Tom J Nowell 8:42 pm on March 31, 2021
    
    That’s not always possible, and beyond the technical skill of a lot of people building websites
- Tom J Nowell 8:43 pm on March 31, 2021
  I did some digging, and figured out that the entire blockBlock Block is the abstract term used to describe units of markup that, composed together, form the content or layout of a webpage using the WordPress editor. The idea combines concepts of what in the past may have achieved with shortcodes, custom HTML, and embed discovery into a single consistent API and user experience. directory and all its features can be turned off with this code snippet:
```
wp.plugins.unregisterPlugin( 'block-directory' )
```
  - annezazu 8:49 pm on March 31, 2021
    
    For future reference, I recommend checking out this issue too 🙂
  - Tom J Nowell 9:35 pm on March 31, 2021
    
    I wrote this up into a blog post with instant copy pasta, who says GB can’t write posts 🙂
    - annezazu 9:51 pm on March 31, 2021
      
      Woohoo! Awesome!
    - Marcus Kazmierczak 6:21 pm on April 1, 2021
      
      Thanks for the blogblog (versus network, site) post, the more ways to reach people is great 👍
      
      To note, this is also already documented in the Block Editor handbook here

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