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Disabling the new pattern interface in classic WordPress themes

Learn in this tutorial how to disable the new pattern management interface in classic WordPress themes using code.

WordPress 6.6 introduces quite a few new features, one of them is bringing the pattern management interface from block themes to classic themes.

This interface change is done automatically when you upgrade. So, if for some reason, you need or prefer to keep the previous interface, you will have to apply some code.

Here’s how:

Snippet to disable the new block pattern management interface in classic themes

Add the following code at the end of functions.php or in your functionality plugin:

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It’s as simple as that.

Conclusions

The arrival of the new pattern management interface to classic themes in general is a change for the better. But if you prefer or need to keep the previous design, you know how to get it.

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