# Pattern CSS – The CSS Editor For Blocks

> Pattern CSS has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 8 reviews and 176 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 76/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Pattern CSS is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

**Add a CSS editor to your blocks and patterns! Loads only where necessary. Supports adding global CSS too.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 5,479
- **Downloads (30 days):** 176 (-39.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 8 reviews
- **Health score:** 76/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.5.7
- **Last updated:** Aug 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.7+, PHP 7.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kevin Batdorf (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kbat82/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/pattern-css/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,002 |
| [css](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/css/) | #67 | 354 |
| [editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/editor/) | >100 | 575 |
| [inline](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/inline/) | #4 | 21 |
| [styles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/styles/) | #9 | 56 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| css | #31 | 10,000 |
| editor | >100 | 10,000 |
| inline | >100 | 6,554 |
| styles | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 100%

## 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 (1,870) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (523) | Aug 14, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 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) | Jul 6, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 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 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Sep 1, 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 Pattern CSS free?
Yes. Pattern CSS is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Pattern CSS safe to use in 2026?
Pattern CSS is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Pattern CSS?
Pattern CSS is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,479 times since it launched in November 2023. It was downloaded 176 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Pattern CSS work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Pattern CSS up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.7 or newer.

### What PHP version does Pattern CSS need?
Pattern CSS requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Pattern CSS last updated?
The latest version, 1.5.7, was released on August 15, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Pattern CSS?
Pattern CSS is developed and maintained by Kevin Batdorf.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pattern-css/ · Generated 2026-09-29 08:53 UTC by PageForge