Title: Block Pattern Directory
Author: annezazu
Published: July 20, 2021
Last modified: April 4, 2026

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# Block Pattern Directory

## In this article

 * [How to use the Block Directory ](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/block-pattern-directory/?output_format=md#how-to-use-the-block-directory)
 * [Report a Pattern](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/block-pattern-directory/?output_format=md#report-a-pattern)
 * [Resource Links](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/block-pattern-directory/?output_format=md#resource-links)

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[The Block Pattern Directory](https://wordpress.org/patterns/) 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’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.

 * You can read more about how to use [block patterns](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/block-pattern/).
 * If you created patterns yourself, you can [learn how to submit Your Pattern to the directory](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/submit-your-block-pattern-to-the-directory/)

## 󠀁[How to use the Block Directory ](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/block-pattern-directory/?output_format=md#how-to-use-the-block-directory)󠁿

**How to search for patterns**

 1. Navigate to [wordpress.org/patterns](https://wordpress.org/patterns).
 2. You can then use either the categories available to narrow down options or use 
    the “Search patterns” box to search for a specific pattern.

![Image showing the categories to select from and a search box to more specifically
search for patterns. ](https://wordpress.org/documentation/files/2021/07/Screen-
Shot-2021-07-09-at-10.39.01-AM-1024x81.png)

**How to use a pattern on your site**

 1. After searching and finding a pattern you like, hover over the pattern and select“
    Copy”.
 2. It will then be saved to your clipboard.
 3. From there, return to your page or post and use the paste functionality to add 
    the pattern into your content.
 4. You can then customize the pattern as you see fit.

![Image of a pattern in the pattern directory with the copy button visible and highlighted
with a red arrow. ](https://wordpress.org/documentation/files/2021/07/Screen-Shot-
2021-07-09-at-10.33.27-AM.png)

If you’re logged into your WordPress.org account, you can also mark items as favorite
by selecting the heart icon.

## 󠀁[Report a Pattern](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/block-pattern-directory/?output_format=md#report-a-pattern)󠁿

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.

 * On the bottom of each pattern, there is a “Report this pattern” link.
 * Click on the link and below form shows in an overlay window
 * Check one of the offered reasons that is the closest to your cause
 * provide details in the comment
 * Click on the blue **Report** button.

Reporting will not be

![Report pattern dialog with reason options and text box.](https://wordpress.org/
documentation/files/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-23-at-15.21.10-1.png)

You will see a message on screen.

![Report pattern dialog with submit confirmation.](https://wordpress.org/documentation/
files/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-23-at-15.39.26-1.png)

## 󠀁[Resource Links](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/block-pattern-directory/?output_format=md#resource-links)󠁿

 * [Intro to Block Patterns Learn WordPress course](https://learn.wordpress.org/workshop/intro-to-block-patterns/)
 * [Block Patterns support article](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/block-pattern/)
 * [Submit a pattern to the directory](https://wordpress.org/documentation/article/submit-your-block-pattern-to-the-directory/)

**Changelog:**

 * 2025-05-27 (props [@ravigadhiyawp](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ravigadhiyawp/))
    - Update missing ALT texts.
 * Updated 2022-03-23
    - Added Report this pattern section
    - Added link to the new page on how to submit patterns
    - Added Changelog
 * Created: 2021-07-20

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First published

July 20, 2021

Last updated

April 4, 2026