Block Pattern Audit
Find block CSS that no longer earns its payload.
Block Pattern Audit is a proposed WordPress plugin — Find block CSS that no longer earns its payload. It is not available for download yet — 0 of the 45 votes needed have been cast. Vote to move it forward, or join the waitlist to be emailed on release.
Updated
At a glance
- Status
- Collecting votes
- Votes
- 0 of 45 (45 to go)
- Requirements
- WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
- Integrations
- Block themes, site editor, WP-CLI scans
- Pricing
- Pro only · Pro from $19/year
- Build time
- ~5 weeks after threshold
The problem
Sites retain experimental patterns and style rules long after pages stop using them, adding avoidable CSS and editorial confusion.
Who this WordPress plugin is for
WordPress developers, theme authors, and agencies reducing front-end payload after a redesign.
Block Pattern Audit is a proposed WordPress plugin for WordPress developers, theme authors, and agencies reducing front-end payload after a redesign..
It compares registered patterns, content usage, and known styles to create a reviewable cleanup list instead of automatically removing assets. The WordPress plugin stays deliberately narrow so teams can validate one repeatable job before adding adjacent workflows.
Proposed plugin features
What this WordPress plugin would include in an initial release.
-
Pattern inventory
Pattern inventory gives the team a focused, reviewable way to act on this workflow.
-
Usage scan
Usage scan gives the team a focused, reviewable way to act on this workflow.
-
CSS association
CSS association gives the team a focused, reviewable way to act on this workflow.
Not in the first release
Kept out of scope on purpose, so the first version ships small and focused.
- Automatic deletion
- Complete CSS optimization
- Visual regression testing
Concept screens
What happens after you vote
Every draft follows the same path from proposal to release.
-
1
Collecting votes You are here
The community decides whether this plugin gets built.
-
2
Threshold reached
Enough votes — the draft enters the build queue.
-
3
In development
Scope stays close to the published feature list.
-
4
Ready to download
Waitlisted voters are emailed first, with download details.
Block themes, site editor, WP-CLI scans
WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+
Pro only · Pro from $19/year
Manual code audits, CSS coverage tools, build tooling
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this WordPress plugin draft.
What does Block Pattern Audit cover?
It compares registered patterns, content usage, and known styles to create a reviewable cleanup list instead of automatically removing assets.
What is outside the first release?
The first release does not include automatic deletion.
Is Block Pattern Audit available to download yet?
No. Block Pattern Audit is a proposed WordPress plugin, not a finished download. It has 0 of the 45 votes needed before development starts.
What does Block Pattern Audit do?
Find block CSS that no longer earns its payload. It is a WordPress plugin proposal published on DraftPlugins, where the community votes on which plugins get built.
When will Block Pattern Audit be released?
Estimated build time is ~5 weeks after threshold. Everyone on the waitlist is emailed as soon as it ships.
How much will Block Pattern Audit cost?
Expected pricing: Pro only · Pro from $19/year. Pricing for a draft is indicative and can change before release.
How do I get notified when Block Pattern Audit is ready?
Vote on this page and join the waitlist with your email. We only email you about Block Pattern Audit — release notes and access details.
What does Block Pattern Audit require?
Planned requirements: WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+.