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Callandor

WordPress Pattern Library

Callandor Plugin

Add powerful block pattern functionality to hybrid themes that don’t natively support WordPress patterns. Perfect for Sage-based themes and custom WordPress installations.

Named after the legendary sword that amplifies power, Callandor brings WordPress block patterns to themes that don’t support them natively. Build pages faster with pre-designed, reusable pattern components.

Why Use Callandor?

Unlock the power of WordPress block patterns in any theme.

Pattern Library Access

Add WordPress block patterns to themes that don’t support them natively, like Sage-based themes.

  • Local pattern registration
  • Works with any WordPress theme
  • Accessible via block editor
  • Easy to extend and customize

Business-Focused Patterns

Pre-built patterns designed for real business websites and marketing pages.

  • Hero sections with CTAs
  • Feature showcases
  • Testimonial layouts
  • Pricing tables

Simple Management

Easy-to-use interface for managing and organizing your pattern library.

  • Pattern categories
  • Admin settings panel
  • No coding required
  • One-click pattern insertion

Developer Friendly

Clean, well-documented code following WordPress best practices.

  • WordPress Pattern API
  • Easy to add custom patterns
  • Filter hooks for customization
  • Well-structured codebase

Lightweight & Fast

Minimal overhead with no impact on site performance.

  • No frontend JavaScript
  • Small file size
  • Efficient pattern loading
  • No database bloat

Free & Open Source

MIT licensed and completely free to use for any project.

  • No premium versions
  • No hidden costs
  • Community contributions welcome
  • Active development

Included Pattern Library

Business-focused patterns ready to use out of the box.

Hero Patterns

Full-width hero sections to capture attention and drive action.

  • Hero with image and CTA
  • Hero with video background
  • Split hero with features

Call-to-Action Patterns

Conversion-focused CTAs for different parts of your pages.

  • Simple centered CTA
  • CTA with background image
  • Multi-column CTA options

Feature Patterns

Showcase your services, products, or key features.

  • Three-column feature grid
  • Feature list with icons
  • Alternating feature sections

Testimonial Patterns

Build trust with customer reviews and success stories.

  • Single testimonial highlight
  • Testimonial grid layout
  • Testimonial carousel

Pricing Patterns

Professional pricing tables for products and services.

  • Three-tier pricing table
  • Comparison pricing layout
  • Simple pricing cards

Contact & Team Patterns

Make it easy for visitors to reach you or meet your team.

  • Contact form with info
  • Team member grid
  • Contact details section

More patterns will be added in future updates. All patterns are fully customizable.

Who Benefits from Callandor?

Sage Theme Users

If you’re using Sage 10, Sage 11, or any Sage-based theme, Callandor unlocks WordPress block patterns that aren’t available in hybrid themes by default.

Agencies & Freelancers

Build client sites faster with a library of pre-designed, professional patterns. Spend less time on layout and more time on customization and client-specific features.

Custom Theme Developers

Add pattern functionality to any custom WordPress theme without rebuilding as a block theme. Keep your existing architecture while gaining modern block editor capabilities.

Content Creators

Build professional pages quickly without design skills. Insert complete, ready-to-use sections and customize them to match your brand and content needs.

Getting Started

Install and activate in minutes.

Installation

Option 1: Download from GitHub

  1. Download the latest release from GitHub
  2. Upload the callandor folder to /wp-content/plugins/
  3. Activate the plugin through the WordPress admin
  4. Patterns are now available in the block editor

Option 2: Install via Composer

composer require imagewize/callandor

Using Patterns

  1. Open the WordPress block editor on any page or post
  2. Click the + button to add a new block
  3. Navigate to the Patterns tab
  4. Find Callandor patterns organized by category
  5. Click any pattern to insert it into your page
  6. Customize the content and styling as needed

Adding Custom Patterns

Developers can easily add their own custom patterns. Create a new PHP file in the /patterns/ directory following this structure:

<?php
/**
 * Title: My Custom Pattern
 * Slug: callandor/my-custom-pattern
 * Categories: callandor-hero
 * Description: A custom hero section pattern
 */
?>

<!-- Your pattern HTML here -->

Patterns are automatically registered and appear in the block editor.

Requirements

  • WordPress 6.0 or higher
  • PHP 7.4 or higher
  • Block editor (Gutenberg) enabled

Support & Documentation

Full documentation, examples, and support are available on the GitHub repository. Report issues or request features through GitHub Issues.

Start Building Faster Today

Download Callandor and unlock block patterns for your WordPress theme. Free, open source, and ready to use.

Download on GitHub

Questions about Callandor? Get in touch