{"id":14644359,"date":"2021-07-20T04:50:00","date_gmt":"2021-07-20T04:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/support\/?post_type=helphub_article&#038;p=14644359"},"modified":"2026-04-04T19:24:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T19:24:06","slug":"block-pattern-directory","status":"publish","type":"helphub_article","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/block-pattern-directory\/","title":{"rendered":"Block Pattern Directory"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/patterns\/\">The Block Pattern Directory<\/a> is a resource for content creators who want to find more block patterns to use on their site to save time in creating content in unique layouts. Whether you&#8217;re looking for a beautiful way to present some images for your portfolio or a practical contact form section, the pattern directory has numerous options to pick from. It is available to content creators who have the ability to edit posts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can read more about how to use <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/block-pattern\/\">block patterns<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you created patterns yourself, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/submit-your-block-pattern-to-the-directory\/\">learn how to submit Your Pattern to the directory<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-use-the-block-directory\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use the Block Directory&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to search for patterns<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/patterns\">wordpress.org\/patterns<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can then use either the categories available to narrow down options or use the &#8220;Search patterns&#8221; box to search for a specific pattern.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"81\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-09-at-10.39.01-AM-1024x81.png\" alt=\"Image showing the categories to select from and a search box to more specifically search for patterns. \" class=\"wp-image-14644461\" style=\"width:744px;height:58px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-09-at-10.39.01-AM-1024x81.png 1024w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-09-at-10.39.01-AM-300x24.png 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-09-at-10.39.01-AM-768x61.png 768w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-09-at-10.39.01-AM-1536x122.png 1536w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-09-at-10.39.01-AM.png 2014w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to use a pattern on your site<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After searching and finding a pattern you like, hover over the pattern and select &#8220;Copy&#8221;. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It will then be saved to your clipboard. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>From there, return to your page or post and use the paste functionality to add the pattern into your content. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can then customize the pattern as you see fit. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"660\" height=\"594\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-09-at-10.33.27-AM.png\" alt=\"Image of a pattern in the pattern directory with the copy button visible and highlighted with a red arrow. \" class=\"wp-image-14644458\" style=\"width:348px;height:313px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-09-at-10.33.27-AM.png 660w, https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2021\/07\/Screen-Shot-2021-07-09-at-10.33.27-AM-300x270.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 660px) 100vw, 660px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;re logged into your WordPress.org account, you can also mark items as favorite by selecting the heart icon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Report a Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you find a pattern unusable or broken, has trademark issues or is inappropriate you can report the pattern, once you login with your WordPress.org user account. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>On the bottom of each pattern, there is a &#8220;Report this pattern&#8221; link. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the link and below form shows in an overlay window <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check one of the offered reasons that is the closest to your cause<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provide details in the comment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the blue <strong>Report<\/strong> button. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reporting will not be <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-23-at-15.21.10-1.png\" alt=\"Report pattern dialog with reason options and text box.\" class=\"wp-image-15489101\" style=\"width:307px;height:406px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will see a message on screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/files\/2022\/03\/Screen-Shot-2022-03-23-at-15.39.26-1.png\" alt=\"Report pattern dialog with submit confirmation.\" class=\"wp-image-15489163\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Resource Links<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/learn.wordpress.org\/workshop\/intro-to-block-patterns\/\">Intro to Block Patterns Learn WordPress course<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/block-pattern\/\">Block Patterns support article<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/submit-your-block-pattern-to-the-directory\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/submit-your-block-pattern-to-the-directory\/\">Submit a pattern to the directory<\/a> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"changelog\" class=\"wp-block-group changelog has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#dce5ec\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Changelog:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2025-05-27 (props <a href=\"https:\/\/profiles.wordpress.org\/ravigadhiyawp\/\">@ravigadhiyawp<\/a>)\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Update missing ALT texts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Updated 2022-03-23\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Added Report this pattern section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added link to the new page on how to submit patterns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Added Changelog<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Created: 2021-07-20<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Block Pattern Directory is a resource for content creators who want to find more block patterns to use on their site to save time in creating content in unique layouts. 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