Custom Layouts – Post + Product grids made easy
by Code Amp · Uncategorized
Also makes 3 other plugins · 63K+ installs across the portfolio →
Build a list or grid layout of any post type (posts, products, pages + more).
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Health
B 80/100
no flags
Active installs
3K+
≈3.8K estimated
Momentum
+47%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “post grid” and “posts” for “custom layouts” and “layouts”. “post grid” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “custom layouts” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “posts” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “layouts” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
80 health vs 58 average across 25,734 Uncategorized plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →4.1%
of downloads still active
At least 3K of 73.8K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Uncategorized plugin keeps 0.6%, across 17,767 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Uncategorized 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 2 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 306 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 25 reviews, smoothed to 4.40★
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.
35
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.6
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
13%
Breadth
of keywords climbing, 28d
-0.5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| custom layouts | #7 | #9 | down 2 |
| layouts | #10 | #10 | 0 |
| product grid your tag | #20 | #19 | down 2 |
| product layouts | #8 | #10 | down 1 |
| custom layout | #10 | #16 | down 1 |
| post layouts | #17 | #14 | down 2 |
| recent custom posts | #19 | #20 | down 1 |
| custom recent post | #24 | #21 | 0 |
| post grid your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| posts your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| products your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| recent posts your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
42 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 8 listed. 34 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “post grid” and “posts” for “custom layouts” and “layouts”. “post grid” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “custom layouts” sits at #7 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “posts” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “layouts” sits at #10 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
Daily downloads
Since 5 Oct 2022 · 1,488 days · wp.org + Plugin Pulse archive
30-day downloads
Rolling 30-day volume · peak 4.3K · 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
Occasionally updatedHow often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.
2
releases in the last 12 months
10mo ago
latest release · v1.5.1 · 29 Dec 2025
26
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare of active installs on each version of this plugin · 66% 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 “3K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 3 months ago and a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, so the real count is still just under 4K.
Install history since 22 Jul 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ photoworkout3.6y ago
I use it with the filter and search pro plugin and it works perfect to display the results.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Emily Rapport3.6y ago
This plugin has been so helpful to me – both with Search and Filter and on it’s own. I’m able to pull in custom field data from a post and display that nicely on another page. Spent hours trying to figure out how to do this as a custom block, this plugin did what I needed and was very intuitive to use. How can I further support it’s development? I’d gladly pay for a license.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ chillmen3.9y ago
Really very good plugin i’m using it with FSE theme twenty twenty-three for masonry layout ( using shortcode ) and it’s working very well.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ renatobr4.0y ago
After testing dozens of plugins, I was almost giving up. NONE comes close to this level of performance, flexibility and features. And most importantly, none are as responsive and light as this one… I end my searches. Congratulations to the developers!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ cusconative4.2y ago
This plugin was just what I was looking for, and their support was super responsive helping me with a small modification I wanted to make.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ dulleca4.5y ago
A great, clean, and lightweight plugin to design post layouts and is on the way to becoming one of the most popular plugins in the WordPress dictionary. keep up the good work and beware of the code bloating and dragging!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mchelles4.6y ago
I run several sites with complex content structures consisting of multiple post types and multiple taxonomies. This plugin is everything the core WP Query Block should be. UI is intuitive and easy to use.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Marko4.6y ago
I needed this to display Woocommerce products in visually more pleasing way than default or Avada theme can display especially if I have photos both landscape and portrait. This plugin is just supergood for this! Thank you, you are a genius!
Read on wp.org ↗
Latest updates
via wp.org changelogRecent releases and news for this plugin
- — Version 1.5.1 Fix – an issue that prevented layouts and template from being saved in the admin editors. 1.5.1
- — Version 1.5.0 New – add Support for Search & Filter Version 3. Fix – issues with date custom fields and timezone formatting. Fix – security hardening – prevent post templates in editor previews from showing protected content. 1.5.0
- — Version 1.4.12 Security improvements. 1.4.12
- — Version 1.4.11 Improvement – add post title to the featured image anchor tag. Fix – issues with the font panel throwing an error. Fix – issues with inheriting block editor styles in our admin screens. 1.4.11
- — Version 1.4.10 Fix – issues with WP 6.4 and our admin scripts not loading (lodash was deprecated). Fix – CSS issues in our modals in the block editor. 1.4.10
- — Version 1.4.9 Update – use wp_kses_post instead of esc_html to allow html tags in post titles. Fix – issues with WP 6.2 and our admin scripts not loading. Fix – a UI issue with our admin multiselect fields not displaying correctly New 1.4.9
Security history
via Wordfence IntelligenceAll 2 disclosed vulnerabilities are patched in the current version (1.5.1). Sites still on an older version should update.
- Patched Medium · 4.3 Custom Layouts – Post + Product grids made easy <= 1.4.12 - Missing Authorization ↗
- Patched Medium · 6.4 Custom Layouts – Post + Product grids made easy <= 1.4.11 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting ↗2024-08-16 CVE-2024-43305 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation Affects <= 1.4.11 Patched in 1.4.12
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 31 Oct 2026Can an assistant quote this readme? Eight deterministic checks over the wp.org listing, no model involved.
- ✓ Says what it does "Build a list or grid layout of any post type (posts, products, pages + more)."
- ✓ Has a FAQ 3 questions in the FAQ.
- ✓ FAQ asks real questions 3 of 3 read like questions a user would type.
- ! Names who it is for One audience phrase ("built for"); say who the plugin is for and what they use it for.
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions WooCommerce, Gutenberg, Block editor, ACF and 2 more.
- ✓ Headings and lists 10 headings and 11 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 4,025 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 4 of 5 tags appear in the text; "Product Grid" does not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2026-08-02 4K+ → 3K+ down after 5 days in tier
- 2026-07-28 3K+ → 4K+ up after 2 days in tier
- 2026-07-26 4K+ → 3K+ down after 603 days in tier
- 2024-11-30 5K+ → 4K+ down after 308 days in tier
- 2024-01-27 4K+ → 5K+ up after 1 days in tier
- 2024-01-26 5K+ → 4K+ down after 3 days in tier
- 2024-01-23 4K+ → 5K+ up after 6 days in tier
- 2024-01-17 5K+ → 4K+ down after 2 days in tier
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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Reseller Store 1K+ installs · 3.8★ · 2 shared tags B - R Recent Posts Plus 900+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags D
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MAS Elementor 800+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags - R Recent Posts 500+ installs · 3.6★ · 2 shared tags
- E Enhanced Recent Posts 400+ installs · 4.1★ · 2 shared tags D
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GenerateBlocks 200K+ installs · 4.8★ · 1 shared tag A
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