Disable Remote Patterns
A simple plugin to disable the loading of the remote block patterns from the WordPress pattern directory.
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Disable Remote Patterns shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (50+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Disable Remote Patterns stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| blocks | >100 |
| core | >100 |
| directory | >100 |
| pattern | >100 |
| remote | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Disable Remote Patterns
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
A simple plugin to disable the loading of the remote block patterns from the WordPress pattern directory.
If you want to improve pattern inserter loading performance, have privacy concerns regarding loading remote assets, or just looking to reduce block pattern overload, and make your theme bundled patterns more discoverable, this is the plugin for you.
License
Licensed under the GNU General Public License v2.0,
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Installation
From your WordPress dashboard
- Visit ‘Plugins > Add New’,
- Search for ‘disable remote patterns’ and install the plugin.
- Activate ‘Disable Remote Patterns’ from your Plugins page.
That’s it! No settings or complicated options.
Now when adding a pattern to your posts or pages, your site will not attempt to fetch and load the remote block patterns from WordPress.
Frequently asked questions
I have activated the plugin. Now what do I do?
Activating the plugin is all you need to do.
How do I re-enable the remote block patterns?
Simply deactivate the plugin and your site will once again load the remote WordPress block patterns.
Changelog
**1.0.3 – December 2024
– Tested up to WP 6.7
**1.0.2 – March 2023
– Tested up to 6.2
1.0.1 – March 2022
– Compatibility with 5.9
1.0 – December 2021
– Initial release
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FAQ
Disable Remote Patterns: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
Is Disable Remote Patterns free?
Yes. Disable Remote Patterns is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Disable Remote Patterns safe to use in 2026?
Disable Remote Patterns shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Disable Remote Patterns?
Disable Remote Patterns is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,342 times since it launched in December 2021. It was downloaded 90 times in the last 30 days.
Does Disable Remote Patterns work with WordPress 7.1?
Disable Remote Patterns is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Disable Remote Patterns need?
Disable Remote Patterns requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Disable Remote Patterns last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on December 24, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Disable Remote Patterns?
Disable Remote Patterns is developed and maintained by UXL Themes.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Remote Patterns?
The most popular alternatives to Disable Remote Patterns are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Kadence Blocks (600K+ installs) and Extendify (500K+ installs).
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