Learn in this tutorial how to hide Openverse block pattern directory in WordPress editor using code.
WordPress 6.2 introduced quite a few new features, including the option to access Openverse from the block editor.
In case you’re not familiar with it, Openverse is a project that allows you to search and share free and open licensed creative content.
With this WordPress integration, users can find and use images, videos, audios and other creative resources without having to worry about copyright and licensing, making it easier to create and use content on the web.
This is a fantastic feature, but as always, on some client sites you may prefer to disable it. For example, if you want to ensure that there is consistency between the images displayed, etc.
So here’s how to stop Openverse from appearing in the block editor.
Snippet to hide Openverse in WordPress editor
Add the following snippet in functions.php:
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It’s as simple as that. Now the Openverse section will no longer appear when exploring the block editor media section.
Conclusions
The arrival of Openverse integration with WordPress is fantastic news, but there will always be projects where it may be interesting not to show this option. Now you know how to do it. 😉
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