Bento Box
v1.1.0by Jay · updated 1 year ago
A customizable grid block lets users create Bento Layout in block editor.
- Rank
- #17,759
- Down4 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 84
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.9K
- 1,941 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Bento Box at a glance
Bento Box is a WordPress plugin by Jay with 80+ active installs, the #17,759 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.1.0 came out on Apr 27, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.7.11. It leads the 5 plugins tagged “bento grid”. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats100 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Bento Box |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 84 · -2.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 84 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 85 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 85 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 84 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 86 |
Rank over time
#17,759 · down 46 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,759 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,755 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,646 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,685 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,738 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,636 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,614 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,561 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,552 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,666 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,759 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,713 |
Growth %
Average -0.20% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.59% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.19% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -1.18% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.16% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.19% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.33% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #17759 → #17646Downloads +14.3%
- Tested up to 6.7.10 → 6.7.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 6.7
- Tested up to
- 6.7.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Feb 27, 2025
- Last updated
- Apr 27, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Bento Box
How many websites use Bento Box?
Bento Box is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,759 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Bento Box been downloaded?
1,941 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 4 times. See download stats
When was Bento Box last updated?
Version 1.1.0 came out on Apr 27, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is Bento Box compatible with the latest WordPress?
Bento Box’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.7.11, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Bento Box still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Bento Box have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Bento Box?
The plugins most like Bento Box, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Layout Grid Block (200K+) and Content Views (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 84 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 1.9K |
| Author | Jay |
| First released | Feb 27, 2025 |
| Version | 1.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 6.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Apr 27, 2025 |
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