Global patterns are available everywhere the block inserter appears – posts, pages, templates, and any block editing context. They’re registered with basic metadata (title, slug, categories) and represent the original pattern implementation.
Registration requires only essential information, making global patterns the simplest pattern type. They appear in the pattern inserter’s pattern tab and can be used anywhere blocks are supported.
This universal availability makes global patterns ideal for commonly needed design elements like call-to-action sections, testimonials, or content layouts that work across different contexts.
Understanding global patterns provides the foundation for more specialized pattern types that build on this basic registration system with additional targeting capabilities.