Block Patterns are a collection of blocks that you can insert into posts and pages and then customize with your own content. Using a Block Pattern can reduce the time required to create content on your site, as well as being a great way to learn how different blocks can be combined to produce interesting effects.
To find more patterns, you can also use the Block Pattern Directory.
- How to use a Block Pattern
- How to customize a block pattern
- How to find contextual patterns
- Resources
- Frequently asked questions
Since WordPress 6.3, you can create your own patterns. Patterns work exactly the same as predefined patterns stored in the Patterns Directory. Also, with the “Sync” option enabled, the synced pattern will behave in exactly the same way as a reusable block. Editing the synced pattern will update it anywhere it is used. After creating a synced pattern, you can ‘Detach’ it to a regular block, and edit the block without affecting your already saved synced pattern.
WordPress 6.3 renamed Reusable Blocks to Patterns. A synced pattern will behave in exactly the same way as a reusable block.
How to use a Block Pattern
- Click the + icon to add a new block from the top toolbar in the WordPress Block editor.
- Click on the Patterns tab or Synced Patterns tab.
- For the Patterns tab, use the dropdown to choose which category of patterns you want to use, or click Explore to open a modal that allows you to have a larger view of each pattern.
- Either click the pattern you wish to insert or drag and drop it into your content. If you click on the pattern, it will be inserted at the location of your cursor.