Grids: Layout builder for WordPress

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Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 91% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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1. ★★★★★ akinorikul

   11mo ago

   Using the version 1.3.10, I got the Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the grids domain was triggered too early… To get ride of it, I removed translation wrappers function in config.php and in core.php files (all the __() ).

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2. ★★★★★ prostudiogal13

   3.2y ago

   This plugin has been extremely helpful for my website!

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3. ★★★★★ jamesrichard01

   3.3y ago

   I recently started using the Grids plugin for WordPress and I’m thoroughly impressed with its capabilities. The layout builder feature is extremely easy to use, and allows you to create custom page layouts in just a few clicks. The drag-and-drop interface is intuitive and the real-time preview feature is a game changer. What I really appreciate about Grids is the level of customization it offers. You can easily adjust the width and height of columns and rows, add padding and margins, and even customize the background color and image. The plugin also includes a wide range of pre-designed layouts and templates to choose from, which is great for getting started quickly. Another key feature of Grids is its responsive design capabilities. You can easily adjust the layout for different screen sizes and devices, ensuring that your content looks great on any screen. I highly recommend the Grids plugin for anyone looking for a powerful and user-friendly layout builder for WordPress. It’s a great tool for creating custom pages and layouts, and offers a high level of flexibility and customization options.

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4. ★★★★★ rinart73

   3.4y ago

   The plugin is amazing. Although it would be great to be able to select different custom grids for tablet and smartphone breakpoints as well.

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5. ★★★★★ kayelless

   3.9y ago

   Outstanding! Just now getting used to it, but I have found no real issues with it. The only problem I see is that there’s some compatibility issues with my theme ARK. When I do adjustments to font or colors they don’t take and just stick with default. That’s not really a big problem for me. There are simple work-arounds. Outside of that this plugin is one of the best I’ve ever used.

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6. ★★★★★ aryanrajseo

   4.1y ago

   This utility plugin is amazing. This should be the core feature in Gutenberg. Amaze to see this plugin is free. One request i have to add a global option for spacing, margin and padding for all devices. Thanks.

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7. ★★★★★ Anonymous

   5.1y ago

   There is so much repetition of Gutenberg blocks out there, while this really addresses something new and nails it 🙂 This brings CSS Grid to the Gutenberg newbees, while still offering enough flexibility for those that would normally build it from scratch 🙂 Thank you and hoping to see more in the future. Alex

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8. ★★★★★ mgybran

   5.8y ago

   I am very happy with this plugin. I have tried a number of different layout and column plugins. Most of the time they come with lots of other blocks (which I don’t need). I just need to be able to add a section and columns. This plugin does exactly that. No unnecessary features. Two minor grumbles. One, you have to manually type in the margin and padding numbers. I can live with that though as it gets you to think more as to what value you need. Still, if the ability to scroll through the px number value were added I would not complain. Two, there is no ability to declare the html element names, such as Section, Article, Aside, etc. Adding this feature would be nice as it would enable us to define the different parts of our pages. All in all, very impressed with this plugin. 5 stars. Mitchell

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 9 languages, 6 at 90% or more

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2025-04-03 3K+ → 2K+ down after 1 days in tier
2. 2025-04-02 2K+ → 3K+ up after 3 days in tier
3. 2025-03-30 3K+ → 2K+ down

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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• Otter Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder for Gutenberg Editor & FSE 300K+ installs · 4.7★ · 4 shared tags A
• Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks – CoBlocks 300K+ installs · 4.2★ · 4 shared tags B
• Stackable – Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks 100K+ installs · 4.9★ · 4 shared tags A
• Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks for Block Editor 50K+ installs · 4.9★ · 4 shared tags A
• BlockArt Blocks – Gutenberg Blocks, Page Builder Blocks ,WordPress Block Plugin, Sections & Template Library 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 4 shared tags A

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Grids: Layout builder for WordPress: 2K+ active installs, 5.0★ (21 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-28. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/grids