[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #65337: Enhancement: Add a "Don't show again" preference to the Detach Pattern confirmation modal

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#65337: Enhancement: Add a "Don't show again" preference to the Detach Pattern
confirmation modal
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 Reporter:  kartiks16        |      Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement      |     Status:  new
 Priority:  normal           |  Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  General          |    Version:  7.0
 Severity:  minor            |   Keywords:
  Focuses:  ui, performance  |
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 With the recent updates in WordPress 7.0, a confirmation prompt was
 introduced when detaching a pattern in the block editor. While this is a
 wonderful safeguard for beginners to prevent accidental detachments, it
 currently introduces a speed bump for experienced users who frequently
 insert and detach custom patterns as part of their daily workflow.

 Just learned about this, noting that the extra confirmation click can
 disrupt the page-building flow when repeated multiple times in a session.

 **Proposed Solution**
 It would be a great quality-of-life improvement to add a simple "Don't
 show again" checkbox directly within the confirmation modal.

 If checked, this preference could be saved in the user's Editor
 Preferences. A toggle could also be added to the Preferences menu (e.g.,
 under the "General" section) so users can easily re-enable the warning
 later if they ever change their mind.

 **Why this matters**
 Providing this option strikes a great balance. It maintains the necessary
 safety net for those who are still learning the ropes, while giving power
 users the autonomy to streamline their workspace and maintain project
 efficiency.


 Screenshot: https://www.pasteboard.co/3QoVug1NPiX2.jpg  (will be auto-
 deleted on Aug 22, 2026)

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