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Gutenberg Block Control

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Gutenberg Block Control Hide unused or risky blocks so the block editor stays simple and on-brand.

What it does

Section titled “What it does”

Hide unused or risky blocks so the block editor stays simple and on-brand.

  • Includes settings so you can tune this module for your site.
  • Activate license.
  • Return here and click.
  • Refresh Block List.

When to use it

Section titled “When to use it”

Enable it if:

  • You specifically need: Hide unused or risky blocks so the block editor stays simple and on-brand.
  • You want this Admin feature without installing a separate plugin for it.

When not to use it

Section titled “When not to use it”

Settings

Section titled “Settings”

Options you can configure for this module include:

  • Activate license
  • Return here and click
  • Refresh Block List
  • Disable all
  • Enable all
  • Reusable Blocks

How to enable it

Section titled “How to enable it”
  1. Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules.
  2. Open Admin or search for “Gutenberg Block Control”.
  3. Toggle Gutenberg Block Control on.
  4. Confirm WP PowerSuite Pro is installed and your license is active.
  5. Open the module settings and save.

Toggle it off anytime to stop this module from loading.

How to test it

Section titled “How to test it”
  • Confirm Gutenberg Block Control is enabled under WP PowerSuite -> Modules -> Admin.
  • Use the feature this module controls (the admin UI, front-end behavior, upload, login flow, etc.).
  • ✅ Pass: you see the module-specific behavior described above.
  • ❌ Fail: re-check this module’s settings and Pro install/license, then look for another plugin doing the same job.

Troubleshooting

Section titled “Troubleshooting”
  • No change after enabling. Confirm the toggle is on, hard-refresh, and review this module’s settings.
  • Conflicts. Temporarily disable other plugins that implement the same feature.
  • Locked / inactive. Install WP PowerSuite Pro beside the free plugin and activate your license.
  • Unexpected side effect. Toggle Gutenberg Block Control off to revert, then re-enable with adjusted settings.

Manage with WP-CLI

Section titled “Manage with WP-CLI”

Prefer the command line? You can turn this module on or off with WP-CLI instead of the dashboard:

Terminal window
# Turn the module on
wp powersuite module enable gutenberg-block-control


# Turn the module off
wp powersuite module disable gutenberg-block-control


# Check whether it is on, its category, and where its settings live
wp powersuite module get gutenberg-block-control

Managing more than one site? Add --url=https://example.com to point a command at one site. If this is a Pro module, install WP PowerSuite Pro and activate your license first. New to WP-CLI? See the full command guide.

FAQ

Section titled “FAQ”
What does Gutenberg Block Control do?

Hide unused or risky blocks so the block editor stays simple and on-brand.

Is Gutenberg Block Control included in WP PowerSuite Pro?

Yes. Gutenberg Block Control ships in the WP PowerSuite Pro add-on. Install Pro beside the free plugin and activate your license.

Does Gutenberg Block Control have settings?

Yes. Open module settings from WP PowerSuite -> Modules after enabling it.

How do I turn Gutenberg Block Control off?

Go to WP PowerSuite -> Modules, find Gutenberg Block Control, and toggle it off.

Developer notes (hooks & filters)

Source: modules/gutenberg-block-control/admin.php, modules/gutenberg-block-control/module.php. Boot: standard · context: both.

Hooks (non-exhaustive): allowed_block_types_all, enqueue_block_editor_assets.

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