# Enable Core Patterns

> Enable Core Patterns has <10 active installs and 67 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Enable Core Patterns shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**A simple plugin to enable (or re-enable) the core WordPress block patterns.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,593
- **Downloads (30 days):** 67 (+13.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 24, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** UXL Themes (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/uxl/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/enable-core-patterns/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,016 |
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | >100 | 610 |
| [core](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/core/) | #33 | 37 |
| [pattern](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/pattern/) | #11 | 13 |
| [theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theme/) | >100 | 279 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| core | >100 | 10,000 |
| pattern | >100 | 3,384 |
| theme | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,871) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 56/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Enable Core Patterns free?
Yes. Enable Core Patterns is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Enable Core Patterns safe to use in 2026?
Enable Core Patterns shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Enable Core Patterns?
Enable Core Patterns is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,593 times since it launched in March 2022. It was downloaded 67 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Enable Core Patterns work with WordPress 7.1?
Enable Core 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 Enable Core Patterns need?
Enable Core Patterns requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Enable Core Patterns last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on December 24, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Enable Core Patterns?
Enable Core Patterns is developed and maintained by UXL Themes.

### What are the best alternatives to Enable Core Patterns?
The most popular alternatives to Enable Core Patterns are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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