Why it matters
It's a render-blocking stylesheet that adds unused CSS to every page and delays first paint.
How to fix it in WordPress
- Confirm your posts and pages don't use Gutenberg blocks (blog posts often do — check before disabling).
- Dequeue 'wp-block-library' and 'global-styles' on pages built with your page builder, using your performance plugin or a code snippet.
- If you do use blocks on some pages, enable 'separate block styles' so only the blocks used on each page load their CSS.
Plugin-specific steps
Already using one of these plugins? Follow the exact steps for your setup.
Perfmatters
- 1Go to Settings → Perfmatters → General.
- 2Toggle on 'Disable Global Styles'.
- 3If you use blocks in blog posts, also toggle on 'Separate Block Styles' instead of removing the library entirely.
- 4For pages with no blocks at all, use the Script Manager to disable 'wp-block-library' on those pages.
How to verify the fix
- Check a blog post and a builder page — both should look unchanged.
- Run Maki again and compare unused CSS.
