Grids: Layout builder for WordPress
by Evolve · Blocks
Also makes 3 other plugins · 2.2K+ installs across the portfolio →
The most advanced page and layout builder for Gutenberg and the new Block Editor, with columns, rows and responsive controls.
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Health
B 81/100
no flags
Active installs
2K+
≈2.5K estimated
Momentum
+25%
downloads vs prior 30d
Biggest opportunity: Swap “block editor”, “blocks” and “gutenberg” for “grid layout”, “layout builder” and “layout”. “block editor” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “grid layout” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “blocks” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “layout builder” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “gutenberg” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “layout” sits at #22 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. All five slots are taken, so one has to go.
81 health vs 71 average across 2,522 Blocks plugins
Install conversion
How it's measured →2.8%
of downloads still active
At least 2K of 72.4K lifetime downloads are still running, above its category: the median Blocks plugin keeps 2.1%, across 1,577 plugins.
Downloads count every update, not just first installs, so older and more frequently released plugins read lower. Compare against other Blocks 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 246 days ago, past the ~180 days where wp.org starts discounting
Tested up to WordPress 6.9.0, the current branch or newer
5.0★ over 21 reviews, smoothed to 4.37★ and held back under 25 reviews
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.
39
Momentum
Losing ground
-0.6
Velocity
places per keyword, 28d
24%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| grid layout | #9 | #15 | 0 |
| layout builder | #17 | #23 | down 2 |
| layout | #22 | #18 | down 3 |
| block editor your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| blocks your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| gutenberg your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| gutenberg blocks your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
| page builder your tag | Not in the top 24 | ||
34 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 3 listed. 31 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 5 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.
What to do about it
- Swap “block editor”, “blocks” and “gutenberg” for “grid layout”, “layout builder” and “layout”. “block editor” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “grid layout” sits at #9 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “blocks” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “layout builder” sits at #17 untagged, close enough for a declared tag to move it up. “gutenberg” isn't earning its slot: you're not in the first 24 results for its own search. “layout” sits at #22 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 1.9K · 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
8mo ago
latest release · v1.3.12 · 27 Feb 2026
45
tagged releases on record
Recent releases
What its installed base runs
via wordpress.orgShare 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.
Estimated active installs
The public count shows “2K+”. Our estimate pins where the real number sits.
Crossed into this band 19 months ago; a band this size takes about a year or more to cross, which places it about 50% of the way through.
Install history since 23 Jan 2021
Recent reviews
All reviews on wp.org ↗- ★★★★★ akinorikul1.1y 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 __() ).
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ prostudiogal133.3y ago
This plugin has been extremely helpful for my website!
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ jamesrichard013.5y 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.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ rinart733.6y 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.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ kayelless4.1y 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.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ aryanrajseo4.3y 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.
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ Anonymous5.3y 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
Read on wp.org ↗ - ★★★★★ mgybran6.0y 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
Read on wp.org ↗
Behavioral tests
via WP HiveAutomated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1
Languages
via translate.wordpress.orgTranslated into 9 languages, 6 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
8 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 "The most advanced page and layout builder for Gutenberg and the new Block Editor, with columns, rows and re..."
- ✓ 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 Names its audience or use cases ("use it", "if you need").
- ✓ Names what it works with Mentions Gutenberg, Block editor.
- ✓ Headings and lists 45 headings and 45 lists.
- ✓ Enough to quote 7,835 characters of description.
- ✓ Tags match the text 3 of 5 tags appear in the text; "gutenberg blocks", "page builder" do not.
Growth timeline
Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow
- 2025-04-03 3K+ → 2K+ down after 1 days in tier
- 2025-04-02 2K+ → 3K+ up after 3 days in tier
- 2025-03-30 3K+ → 2K+ down after 1515 days in tier
- 2021-02-04 2K+ → 3K+ up after 304 days in tier
- 2020-04-06 1K+ → 2K+ up after 139 days in tier
- 2019-11-19 900+ → 1K+ up after 32 days in tier
- 2019-10-18 700+ → 900+ up after 44 days in tier
- 2019-09-04 500+ → 700+ up after 26 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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Kadence Blocks — Page Builder Toolkit for Gutenberg Editor 600K+ installs · 4.8★ · 4 shared tags A -
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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