Disable Core Block Patterns
v1.0.2by BjornW · updated 6 years ago
This plugin will disable the Core Block Patterns, included with WordPress 5.5 (and higher versions).
- Rank
- #22,101
- Up302 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 44
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,500 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Disable Core Block Patterns at a glance
Disable Core Block Patterns is a WordPress plugin by BjornW with 40+ active installs, the #22,101 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.2 came out on Oct 27, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.5.24. Among the 27 plugins tagged “block patterns”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats76 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Disable Core Block Patterns |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 44 · -2.2% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 44 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 42 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 43 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 45 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 42 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 44 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 45 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 45 |
Rank over time
#22,101 · down 285 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #22,101 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #22,403 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #22,424 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #22,734 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #22,349 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,777 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #22,218 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #22,780 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #22,199 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,815 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #21,816 |
Growth %
Average -0.17% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +2.33% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +2.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -2.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -4.44% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +2.27% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +4.76% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -4.54% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -2.22% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 40+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21815 → #22424
- Tested up to 5.5.23 → 5.5.24
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 5.5.24
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 24, 2020
- Last updated
- Oct 27, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Disable Core Block Patterns
How many websites use Disable Core Block Patterns?
Disable Core Block Patterns is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #22,101 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Disable Core Block Patterns been downloaded?
2,500 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Disable Core Block Patterns last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Oct 27, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Disable Core Block Patterns compatible with the latest WordPress?
Disable Core Block Patterns’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.5.24, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Disable Core Block Patterns still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Disable Core Block Patterns have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Disable Core Block Patterns?
The plugins most like Disable Core Block Patterns, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Kadence Blocks (600K+) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 44 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | BjornW |
| First released | Oct 24, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 27, 2020 |
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