Chess Pattern
Professional interactive honeycomb and chess-style gallery grid for Gutenberg. Perfect for creative portfolios and unique image displays.
Use with caution
Chess Pattern works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
About Chess Pattern
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
Chess Pattern is a tool for creating visual elements in the form of a grid, or, figuratively, a honeycomb. Element shapes range from diamonds to circles. Basic properties can be customized (grid presence, line thickness, empty cells, empty cell size, border radius of elements, number of columns, cell spacing, and a set of five preset and customizable color presets (linear gradient)). Individual settings (when adding an element) include choosing a color from a preset, inserting an image, and adding text. You can also add a custom class.
Key Features:
* Flexible Geometry: Choose cell shapes ranging from sharp diamonds to soft circles.
* Transparent Empty Cells: Use empty cells to create white space and elegant “editorial” layouts.
* Smart Presets: 5 fully customizable color gradient presets to match your brand.
* Responsive Control: Independent column settings for Desktop and Mobile views.
* Full Customization: Control grid visibility, line thickness, border radius, and cell spacing.
Support the Project
If you find this plugin useful, consider supporting its development. Your donations help me keep the plugin updated and add new geometric features!
Upgrade Notes
= 1.0.1 =
This update improves compatibility with older WordPress installations and PHP versions. Highly recommended for all users.
All images used in the block preview are licensed under Creative Commons Zero (CC0) or created by the author.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/chess-patterndirectory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Use the Gutenberg editor to add the ‘Chess Gallery’ block to your page.
Changelog
1.0.1
- Improved compatibility: lowered requirements to WordPress 6.1 and PHP 7.2.
- Added support for project donations via Ko-fi.
- Refactored block registration for better performance and stability.
1.0.0
- Initial release.
- Added custom branding and high-end UI examples.
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FAQ
Chess Pattern: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 3, 2026
Is Chess Pattern free?
Yes. Chess Pattern is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Chess Pattern safe to use in 2026?
Chess Pattern works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 49/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Chess Pattern?
Chess Pattern is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 434 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.
Does Chess Pattern work with WordPress 7.1?
Chess Pattern is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Chess Pattern need?
Chess Pattern requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Chess Pattern last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on May 24, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes Chess Pattern?
Chess Pattern is developed and maintained by zmumpi.
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