Shortcode & Block Finder

Price range: 9,00 € through 30,00 €

Find where WordPress plugins, shortcodes and Gutenberg blocks are actually used before you remove or replace them.

Shortcode & Block Finder scans pages, posts and custom post types, shows registered shortcodes and blocks by plugin, and helps you identify elements that appear to be unused.

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Find plugin usageSee where a plugin’s shortcodes and blocks are used across your site.

Spot unused elementsIdentify registered shortcodes and blocks with no detected content usage.

One-time purchaseNo annual subscription. Buy once and keep using the plugin.

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Description

Find out where a WordPress plugin is being used

Old WordPress sites often accumulate plugins that nobody is quite sure about.

You may want to remove, replace or update a plugin — but first you need to know whether its shortcodes or Gutenberg blocks are still used somewhere on the site.

Shortcode & Block Finder helps you answer that question.

Select a plugin and see:

which shortcodes it registers
which Gutenberg blocks it registers
where those elements are used
how many matching content locations were found
which registered elements have no detected usage

You can also search directly for individual shortcodes or blocks.

Check before removing a plugin

A plugin may have content dependencies scattered across pages, posts and custom post types.

Shortcode & Block Finder makes those dependencies easier to see before you deactivate or replace the plugin.

This is particularly useful when:

cleaning up an old WordPress site
replacing a plugin
auditing inherited client sites
checking custom or legacy plugins
finding obsolete shortcodes
locating Gutenberg blocks before a redesign or migration

Important

Finding no shortcode or block usage does not necessarily mean that a plugin is safe to remove.

WordPress plugins can also affect a site through PHP hooks, database data, scheduled tasks, integrations and other functionality that does not appear directly in post content.

Shortcode & Block Finder reports specifically on the types of usage it can detect.

Additional information

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2.1.1
Added Plugin Usage analysis for checking where an installed plugin is used across the site.
Shows shortcodes and Gutenberg blocks provided by each plugin.
Shows usage counts and exact content locations for detected plugin elements.
Highlights shortcodes and blocks with no detected usage.
Added coverage for pages, posts, custom post types, templates, template parts, synced/reusable patterns, navigation content, and supported widgets.
Improved plugin ownership detection for shortcodes and blocks.
Added direct Edit and View links to detected usage locations.
Registry items can now be clicked to open their usage search directly.
Added clear dependency-check guidance without making unsafe “safe to remove” assumptions.
Improved Lieska licensing integration and settings handling.

2.0.0
Upgraded to the new Lieska Licensing SDK v2.
Added automatic migration for existing license keys.
Improved shortcode and block usage detection for more accurate results.
Fixed block name detection and matching.
Improved cache handling when content is updated or deleted.
Added support for network-activated plugins in WordPress Multisite.
Improved detection of shortcodes and blocks provided by single-file plugins.
Improved keyboard accessibility in the Registry view.
Strengthened admin permission checks and data validation.
Removed legacy licensing and update components.
General stability, security, accessibility, and code quality improvements.

Installation (English)

Install and activate the plugin.
Open Tools → Shortcode & Block Finder.
Enter a shortcode or select a block to search.
View the results.

That’s it.

User Guide (English)

Open Tools → Shortcode & Block Finder.
Select a plugin to see the shortcodes and Gutenberg blocks it provides and where they are used.
Open the usage results to review the matching pages, posts, and custom post types.
You can also search directly for a specific shortcode or Gutenberg block when you already know what you are looking for.
Use the results to identify content dependencies, unused elements, and plugins that may need further review before removal.

Note: No detected shortcode or block usage does not necessarily mean that a plugin is safe to remove. Plugins may provide functionality that is not stored directly in WordPress content.

Summary

The WordPress Shortcode & Block Finder is a powerful plugin that helps users quickly locate shortcodes and Gutenberg blocks across their WordPress site. It streamlines the process of identifying where shortcodes and blocks are used, making it easier to manage content, remove unused plugins, and clean up old content. With features like grouping registered shortcodes by plugin and identifying content dependencies, it is ideal for WordPress developers, site administrators, and agencies managing multiple sites. The plugin is lightweight, admin-only, and requires no subscriptions or external services.

FAQ

Who can benefit from using the WordPress Shortcode & Block Finder?

WordPress developers, website maintenance professionals, agencies managing multiple client sites, and anyone involved in plugin cleanup projects or site migrations can benefit from this plugin.

What features does the WordPress Shortcode & Block Finder offer?

It offers features such as searching for any shortcode, finding Gutenberg blocks, viewing registered shortcodes grouped by plugin, identifying used or unused shortcodes, and quickly assessing content dependencies before plugin removal.

Is there a subscription or fee for using the plugin?

No, the WordPress Shortcode & Block Finder does not require subscriptions or recurring fees.

How does the plugin help with site maintenance?

The plugin provides a centralized overview of shortcode and block usage, allowing users to confidently remove unused plugins, clean up old content, and reduce technical debt.

Can this plugin help identify plugins that may no longer be needed?

Yes. One of the main purposes of Shortcode & Block Finder is to help identify plugins whose shortcodes or Gutenberg blocks are no longer used anywhere on the site.

If a plugin's content elements cannot be found in your pages, posts, or custom post types, the plugin may no longer be necessary. This can help you clean up old installations, reduce maintenance work, and improve security by removing unused plugins. Always verify plugin dependencies before uninstalling any plugin.

How can I find where a WordPress plugin is used?

Shortcode & Block Finder can show the shortcodes and Gutenberg blocks registered by a plugin and locate where those elements appear in pages, posts and custom post types.

How can I check whether a shortcode is still being used in WordPress?

Search for the shortcode to see which content items contain it. You can then review those pages or posts before removing or replacing the shortcode or its plugin.

How can I find which pages use a Gutenberg block?

Search for the registered block and Shortcode & Block Finder will list the content locations where that block is detected.

Can I use this to check whether a WordPress plugin is safe to delete?

It can help identify shortcode and block dependencies before removal, but no shortcode or block usage does not prove that a plugin is completely unused. Plugins may also provide functionality that is not stored in page content.