Does Better Block Patterns have any unpatched vulnerabilities?

No published vulnerabilities and no findings under coordinated disclosure as of the latest data update. Always keep the plugin updated to the latest version.

Is Better Block Patterns compatible with WordPress 5.9.0?

According to WordPress.org data, Better Block Patterns 1.0.3 has been tested up to WordPress 5.9.0. Check the plugin's changelog for the latest compatibility information.

Is Better Block Patterns compatible with PHP 7.0+?

Better Block Patterns requires PHP 7.0 or higher. Most modern WordPress hosts run PHP 8.1 or 8.2. If you are on an older PHP version, consider upgrading before installing this plugin.

How often is Better Block Patterns updated?

Better Block Patterns was last updated on Jan 24, 2022. Frequent updates are generally a positive security signal.

What is Better Block Patterns's security score?

Better Block Patterns has a WP-Safety security score of 85/100. This score is computed from CVE history, patch response time, developer trust signals, and plugin maintenance activity.

Better Block Patterns Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/better-block-patterns

Build better WordPress websites faster with our custom block patterns for the Block Editor (Gutenberg).

1K active installs v1.0.3 PHP 7.0+ WP 5.8+ Updated Jan 24, 2022

block-patternsblock-stylesblock-templatesgutenbergportfolio

A · Safe

CVEs total0

Unpatched0

Last CVENever

Plugin page Download

Safety Verdict

Is Better Block Patterns Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 85/100

Better Block Patterns has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 4yr ago

Risk Assessment

The "better-block-patterns" plugin v1.0.3 exhibits a strong security posture based on the provided static analysis. The absence of any AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events significantly limits the plugin's attack surface and potential entry points for malicious activity. The code analysis also shows positive signs with 100% of SQL queries using prepared statements and a reasonable rate of output escaping (67%). Furthermore, the plugin has no recorded vulnerability history, including critical or high severity issues, which is a very positive indicator.

Key Concerns

Output escaping not fully implemented
No nonce checks on potential entry points

Vulnerabilities

None known

Better Block Patterns Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.

Version History

Better Block Patterns Release Timeline

v1.0.3Current

v1.0.2

v1.0.1

v1.0.0

Code Analysis

Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Better Block Patterns Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions

Raw SQL Queries

0 prepared

Unescaped Output

129

260 escaped

Nonce Checks

Capability Checks

File Operations

External Requests

Bundled Libraries

Output Escaping

67% escaped389 total outputs

Attack Surface

Better Block Patterns Attack Surface

Entry Points0

Unprotected0

WordPress Hooks 22

actionupdate_option_better_block_patternsbetter-block-patterns.php:77

actioncustomize_save_afterbetter-block-patterns.php:78

actionplugins_loadedbetter-block-patterns.php:80

filterplugin_action_links_better-block-patterns/better-block-patterns.phpbetter-block-patterns.php:81

actioninitincludes\class-blocks-manager.php:13

actionafter_setup_themeincludes\class-customizer.php:10

actioncustomize_registerincludes\class-customizer.php:11

actioncustomize_registerincludes\class-customizer.php:12

actionwp_headincludes\class-customizer.php:13

actioncustomize_preview_initincludes\class-customizer.php:14

actioninitincludes\class-patterns-manager.php:13

actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-scripts.php:29

actionwp_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-scripts.php:30

actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-scripts.php:31

actionadmin_menuincludes\class-settings.php:33

actionadmin_initincludes\class-settings.php:34

actionadmin_enqueue_scriptsincludes\class-settings.php:35

actioninitincludes\customizer\helpers-css.php:269

actionbbp_cssincludes\customizer\helpers-display.php:133

filtercustomize_refresh_noncesincludes\customizer\helpers.php:135

filterbbp_customizer_sectionsincludes\customizer\panels\better-block-patterns.php:126

filterbbp_customizer_sectionsincludes\customizer\panels\better-block-patterns.php:127

Maintenance & Trust

Better Block Patterns Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested5.9.0

Last updatedJan 24, 2022

PHP min version7.0

Downloads13K

Community Trust

Rating0/100

Number of ratings0

Active installs1K

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Developer Profile

Better Block Patterns Developer Profile

Dumitru Brinzan

11 plugins · 7K total installs

trust score

Avg Security Score

91/100

Avg Patch Time

30 days

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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Better Block Patterns

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths

/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/css/admin/style.css/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/css/admin/editor.css/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/css/admin/global.css/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/css/public/style.css/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/editor.js/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/settings.js/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/global.js

Script Paths

/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/editor.js/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/settings.js/wp-content/plugins/better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/global.js

Version Parameters

better-block-patterns/assets/css/admin/style.css?ver=better-block-patterns/assets/css/admin/editor.css?ver=better-block-patterns/assets/css/admin/global.css?ver=better-block-patterns/assets/css/public/style.css?ver=better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/editor.js?ver=better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/settings.js?ver=better-block-patterns/assets/js/admin/global.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes

bbp-block-patterns-editor-toolbarbbp-block-patterns-insert-patternbbp-block-patterns-categories-listbbp-block-patterns-list-itembbp-block-patterns-preview-wrapperbbp-block-patterns-preview-imagebbp-block-patterns-insert-buttonbbp-settings-page+2 more

HTML Comments

+2 more

Data Attributes

data-bbp-pattern-iddata-bbp-category-slugdata-bbp-pattern-slugdata-bbp-pattern-title

JS Globals

window.betterBlockPatternsEditorwindow.bbpSettings

FAQ