Enable Core Patterns
A simple plugin to enable (or re-enable) the core WordPress block patterns.
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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.
- Small user base (<10 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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Rankings
Where Enable Core Patterns stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| blocks | >100 |
| core | >100 |
| pattern | >100 |
| theme | >100 |
About Enable Core Patterns
From the official readme · v1.0.2Description
A simple plugin to enable (or re-enable) the core WordPress block patterns.
If you are using a theme that removes support for the core block patterns and you want to re-enable them, 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 ‘enable core patterns’ and install the plugin.
- Activate ‘Enable Core Patterns’ from your Plugins page.
That’s it! No settings or complicated options.
Now when adding a pattern to your posts or pages, you will see the core WordPress patterns are available for selection.
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 go back to removing the core block patterns?
Simply deactivate the plugin and your site will once again default back to your active theme’s setup.
Changelog
1.0.2 – December 2024
– Tested up to 6.7
1.0.1 – March 2023
– Tested up to 6.2
1.0 – March 2022
– Initial release
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FAQ
Enable Core Patterns: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
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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