Better Block Patterns

Quick answers

Is Better Block Patterns still maintained?

No. Last release 24 Jan 2022, over 4 years ago. 24 Jan 2022 · wordpress.org

Who owns Better Block Patterns, and has it changed hands?

No change recorded. 3 Nov 2026 · SVN log

Was Better Block Patterns removed from wordpress.org?

No. Listed on wordpress.org as of 3 Nov 2026. 3 Nov 2026 · wordpress.org

Is Better Block Patterns safe?

No known vulnerabilities on record. 3 Nov 2026 · Wordfence Intelligence

Is the latest Better Block Patterns update safe to install?

No ownership change before 1.0.3. No one-star spike after it. 24 Jan 2022 · Release history

Active signals

Facts we detected, with links to the source.

• CriticalMNT-1No release in 58 months (last release 24 Jan 2022). Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.24 Jan 2023Evidence
• WarningMNT-2Tested up to WordPress 5.9.0, 12 major versions behind 7.1.4. Plan a replacement if the plugin is important to your site.3 Nov 2026Evidence

Ownership timeline

Who commits to the plugin's code on wordpress.org, over time.

2 committers recorded. No ownership change since 2021.

Security record

No published vulnerabilities on record for this plugin.

Sources: Wordfence Intelligence, CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities, readme changelogs.

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Facts

Other plugins by this author: Better Customizer Reset

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