Pattern Manager
by StudioPress · WordPress.org page
Pattern Manager has 400+ active installs on WordPress.org and 43,008 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on October 31, 2023, tested up to WordPress 6.3.10.
Pattern Manager at a glance
Is Pattern Manager well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- A dedicated place to build and design Block Patterns
- Save (and generate) pattern files directly to disk in your theme (no exporting needed)
- Patterns available come from your theme on the disk, allowing for easy collaboration with git
- Images used in patterns are auto-copied into your theme and referenced in the PHP pattern file
- No more copying and pasting code to files
- No more copying and pasting images to your theme
- Browse all your patterns by their preview thumbnails
- Create patterns and edit them later
- Easy discovery and use of hidden WordPress core pattern features
Pattern Manager reviews and ratings
5 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Another great dev tool
Another great FSE theme dev tool.
Sunny -
Much needed connection between site builders and site editors
Creating your own, unique block patterns is essential to the path WordPress is on and this plugin lights that path.
stinkykong -
It's a game-changer for WordPress agencies and developers
Pattern Manager is an excellent tool for managing and creating block patterns for your WordPress website. Its dedicated space for designing patterns and automatic copying of images saves time, and its collaboration features make it easy to work with other developers. With an intuitive interface and hidden WordPress core pattern features, it's a game-changer for WordPress agencies and developers. Highly recommended!
Alnaggar -
Managing Patterns With Ease
An absolute valuable addition to manage patterns for our clients sites. And this is only version 0.1.6. Can't wait for the next upgrades... :-)
Erwin -
Excellent Plugin for FSE Theme Developers
Pattern manager is a must-have plugin for anyone creating custom FSE themes. Easily the best way visually create and save custom patterns to your theme without any long-term dependencies.
Tecology
Details
Manage your theme's pattern PHP files the easy way, with Pattern Manager by WP Engine.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- block patterns
- pattern
- pattern builder
- pattern design
- patterns
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- Version
- 0.3.1
- Last updated
- Oct 31, 2023
- First published
- Mar 27, 2023
- Requires WordPress
- 6.1
- Tested up to
- 6.3.10
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Pattern Manager FAQ
What does Pattern Manager do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Pattern Manager offers A dedicated place to build and design Block Patterns, Save (and generate) pattern files directly to disk in your theme (no exporting needed), Patterns available come from your theme on the disk, allowing for easy collaboration with git, Images used in patterns are auto-copied into your theme and referenced in the PHP pattern file and No more copying and pasting code to files.
How many active installs does Pattern Manager have?
WordPress.org reports 400+ active installs for Pattern Manager as of September 7, 2026.
Is Pattern Manager still maintained?
The last release was on October 31, 2023, more than a year ago. WordPress.org shows a warning on plugins that go this long without an update.
Is Pattern Manager free?
Pattern Manager is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.