Experimental block directory search does not show blocks when plugin deactivated

[bobbingwide]

Describe the bug
I was testing the Experimental Block directory search in my development environment and was unable to find the boxer block. Analysis of the response from wordpress.org indicated that the block / plugin was returned in the list. But the plugin was already installed so was excluded from the results returned to the browser. The plugin was already installed; but it was deactivated.

To reproduce
Steps to reproduce the behavior:

1. Install boxer block plugin but don’t activate it
2. Enable Block Directory experiment
3. Add new post
4. Open block inserter and search for boxer
5. Find it’s not listed.

Expected behavior
I should be offered the opportunity to activate the plugin.

Screenshots
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Desktop (please complete the following information):

• OS: [e.g. iOS] Windows
• Browser [e.g. chrome, safari] Chrome
• Version [e.g. 22]

Smartphone (please complete the following information):

• Device: [e.g. iPhone6] iPad
• OS: [e.g. iOS8.1]
• Browser [e.g. stock browser, safari] Safari
• Version [e.g. 22]

Additional context
Gutenberg 7.3.0
Problem occurs on WordPress and Multi Site.

[annezazu]

Thanks for reporting this. It's a great find. I was able to replicate it in my testing! It seems the block directory doesn't handle cases where a plugin is installed on the site but is inactive. It only works if the block plugin is installed and active OR if the plugin isn't installed at all.

[StevenDufresne]

Related:

#15121 (comment)

See second bullet point.

[StevenDufresne]

@bobbingwide We merged #22286 to address this issue. More information can be found within the ticket :)

Thanks for the ticket!

[bobbingwide]

It seems the recent updates for #22454 have (intentionally) broken the fix in #22286.
The new issue is #23570.
See the Block directory issue ( #23378 ) for the list of issues that are needed for the block directory to make it into 5.5.