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JPKCom Allow Block Types — Guide & Tips

Allow only certain block types for non-admins in the Gutenberg editor — installation and practical tips for JPKCom Allow Block Types.

JPKCom Allow Block Types restricts the Gutenberg editor so that non-administrators can only use certain block types. Handy for keeping editorial teams on a curated set of blocks and the layout consistent.

Guide

Requirements

  • WordPress 6.9 or newer
  • PHP 8.3 or newer

Installation

  1. In your admin panel, go to Plugins → Add New and click Upload Plugin.
  2. Choose the plugin's ZIP file and click Install Now.
  3. Click Activate — the plugin takes effect immediately.

Usage

Once active, the plugin limits the blocks available in the block editor for users without administrator privileges. Administrators keep the full block set. For the full list of available core blocks, see the WordPress core blocks reference.

Tips & Tricks

  • Role logic: The restriction targets non-admins specifically — an administrator role still sees every block. Test the block selection with an account in a lower role (e.g. editor/author).
  • Core blocks reference: The allowed block names follow the WordPress core blocks — the official reference helps you look them up.
  • Reproducible updates: Since version 2.0.3 the plugin uses secure self-hosted updates via GitHub with SHA256 checksums and runs with declare(strict_types=1).

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