Blog Designer Pack – Blog, Post Grid, Post Slider, Post Carousel, Category Post, News
by InfornWeb · Media
Also makes 2 other plugins · 36K+ installs across the portfolio →
News & Blog plugin for post grid, post slider, post carousel, post filter, masonry, ticker & list category posts using shortcode, Elementor & Divi.
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Health
A 89/100
no flags
Active installs
30K+
≈39K estimated
Momentum
-14%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “news”, “post carousel” and “post grid” for “pack”, “post ticker” and “grid post”. “news” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “pack” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “post carousel” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “post ticker” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “post grid” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “grid post” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
89 health vs 62 average across 3,280 Media plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →3.1%
of downloads still active
At least 30K of 952.8K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Media plugin keeps 0.8%, across 2,318 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Media plugins, not across the directory. wp.org reports active installs as the bottom of a band, so the real rate is this or higher.
This plugin shipped 7 releases in the last 12 months, and every existing install that updated counted as another download. wp.org publishes no split between first installs and updates, so we show the raw rate rather than guess at one.
Details
Directory ranking optimization
How it's scored →How well this listing is tuned to rank in WordPress.org search, on the factors an owner controls. Not popularity, optimization.
Excellent listing optimization
Well tuned across the board
Updated 21 days ago
Tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current branch or newer
4.7★ over 79 reviews, smoothed to 4.47★
5 of 5 tags set · short description in place
Search visibility
How it's tracked →Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.
38
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.1
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
18%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.1
Acceleration
recent half vs earlier
wp.org is where the directory puts the plugin for that search. On merit is where it would sit if results were ranked on rating, support and updates, without the install boost. The last column is how far the wp.org position moved, from our first reading in the last 90 days to the latest.
| Keyword | wp.org | On merit | wp.org move, 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| blog post grid | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| blog news | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| blog your tag | #3 | #3 | down 1 |
| blog ticker | #1 | #1 | 0 |
| blog post | #3 | #4 | 0 |
| designer | #3 | #2 | 0 |
| blog id | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| blog shortcode | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| blog slider | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| blog posts | #2 | #2 | 0 |
| pack | #6 | #6 | down 1 |
| blog carousel | #3 | #3 | up 1 |
| blog list | #3 | #3 | 0 |
| awesome news ticker | #3 | #1 | 0 |
| grid post | #11 | #10 | 0 |
| category post | #11 | #9 | up 2 |
| wp designer | #4 | #3 | 0 |
| blog grid | #5 | #4 | down 2 |
| blog filter | #5 | #5 | 0 |
| post slider your tag | #14 | #13 | up 1 |
301 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 20 listed. 216 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words).
What to do about it
- Swap “news”, “post carousel” and “post grid” for “pack”, “post ticker” and “grid post”. “news” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #24. “pack” sits at #6 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “post carousel” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “post ticker” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “post grid” isn't earning its slot: it only gets you to #15. “grid post” sits at #11 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
- Slipping on “post carousel”. Down 5 places since 2026-09-20, now #15. Check what shipped around then, and what moved above you.
- One page off on “post grid”. #15 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
- One page off on “post slider”. #14 puts you just past the first ten results, where almost all the clicks stop. The gap to close is small.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 37K · peaks are release surges
Directory rank vs rivals
wp.org popularity rank over time · higher is better · when a rival's line climbs above yours, they've overtaken you
Rating trend
Star average over time · dips mark rough releases
Health trend
Composite health score, snapshotted daily
Update activity
How busy the existing users are, measured as downloads in the last 30 days for every 1,000 active sites. A spike means a new release everyone's pulling; a long, slow decline means an aging user base that updates less.
Release cadence
Actively maintainedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
7
releases in the last 12 months
21d ago
latest release · v4.0.14 · 11 Oct 2026
22
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 76% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “30K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 4.4 years ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 90% of the way through.
Install history since 14 Dec 2019
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ eddierosenthal4mo ago
I cannot but highly recommend this plugin, in short i would give it 10 stars if i could. and i believe their support is also excellent. I have beautified many sites with this plugin, which is thoughtful, adaptable, with every single option you would want, whether you are a beginner or an experienced manager.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ chrislime064mo ago
Does exactly what it says on the tin! But, the real benefit is the reactive support – always responding within an hour, always helping, sending or altering codes I’ve used – can’t fault their proactive support
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ nanystudio6mo ago
Useful plugin!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jeffsober7mo ago
Harpreet has been amazing always ready to help and answer my questions love the plugin he created my blog for me, and I will be having him do work. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ efhaas8mo ago
I am pleased with the plug in. I think the website looks great. The support I received from Harpreet greatly exceeded my expectations.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ catachivu8mo ago
Thank you guys! You rock!!! Keep up like this 😉
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ altriper10mo ago
Thank you very much and keep up the good work! Best regards from Germany
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ steveck7221.3y ago
This was the only plugin of its kind of the 4 or 5 I tested that did everything I needed and more!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 4.0.11 [Update] – Update Font Awesome fonts library to version 7.2 [Update] – Moved block directory to integration directory for consistency. [Update] – Check compatibility with WordPress 7.0 [Update] – Update Freemius SDK to l 4.0.11
- — Version 4.0.10 [New] – Added ‘Gutenberg’ block to select post display layout. 4.0.10
- — Version 4.0.9 [*] Minor tweaks and improvements. 4.0.9
- — Version 4.0.8 [*] Updated plugin website links. 4.0.8
- — Version 4.0.7 [*] Check compatibility with WordPress 6.9 [*] Update Freemius SDK to latest version 2.13.0 4.0.7
- — Version 4.0.6 [*] Check compatibility with WordPress 6.8.3 [*] Check compatibility with PHP version 8.3.26 4.0.6
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 6 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (4.0.14). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 6.1 Freemius <= 2.10.1 - Reflected DOM-Based Cross-Site Scripting via url Parameter ↗2026-04-30 CVE-2024-13362 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.4.9 Patched in 3.4.11
- 2025-04-01 CVE-2025-31082 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 4.0 Patched in 4.0.1
- Patched High · 8.1 News & Blog Designer Pack – WordPress Blog Plugin <= 3.4.1 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via Local File Inclusion ↗2023-10-26 CVE-2023-5815 Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program Affects <= 3.4.1 Patched in 3.4.2
- 2023-07-18 CVE-2023-33999 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.4 Patched in 3.4.1
- Patched Medium · 6.4 News & Blog Designer Pack <= 3.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site SQcripting via Shortcode ↗2023-01-06 CVE-2022-4792 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 3.2 Patched in 3.3
Vulnerability records provided by Wordfence Intelligence. Copyright 2012-2026 Defiant Inc. License and terms.
CVE records: Copyright 1999-2026 The MITRE Corporation. CVE terms of use.
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 2 languages, 0 at 90% or more
AI assistants
How it's measured →Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.
Not measured yet for this plugin’s topics. Its tracked searches are not among the measured topics. See the topics measured so far.
Readme readiness
7 of 8 pass · checked 28 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "News & Blog plugin for post grid, post slider, post carousel, post filter, masonry, ticker & list category..."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 12 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 12 of 12 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("perfect for"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Elementor.
- ✓ Headings and lists 17 headings and 14 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 10,832 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text All 5 tags appear in the text.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2022-05-30 20K+ → 30K+ up after 286 days in tier
- 2021-08-17 10K+ → 20K+ up after 263 days in tier
- 2020-11-27 8K+ → 10K+ up after 67 days in tier
- 2020-09-21 3K+ → 8K+ up
Competes with
The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).
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Ultimate Post Kit – Elementor Post Grid, Post Carousel, Post Slider & Blog Layout Widgets 30K+ installs · 4.6★ · 3 shared tags A -
AnWP Post Grid and Post Carousel Slider for Elementor 20K+ installs · 4.8★ · 3 shared tags A -
Post Slider and Post Carousel with Post Vertical Scrolling Widget – A Responsive Post Slider 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 3 shared tags A -
Classic Blog Grid 3K+ installs · 3.8★ · 3 shared tags B -
Post Grid, Slider & Carousel Ultimate – with Shortcode, Gutenberg Block & Elementor Widget 1K+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B -
Elementor Post Grid – News, Magazine & Blog Builder – Ansar Elements 200+ installs · 4.1★ · 3 shared tags B
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