Grids: Layout builder for WordPress
v1.3.12by Evolve · updated 8 months ago
The most advanced page and layout builder for Gutenberg and the new Block Editor, with columns, rows and responsive controls.
- Rank
- #4,656
- Up6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,390
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 72.6K
- 72,558 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 21 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Grids at a glance
Grids is a WordPress plugin by Evolve with 2K+ active installs, the #4,656 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times, 10% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews. Version 1.3.12 came out on Feb 27, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.0. Among the 378 plugins tagged “block-editor”, it ranks #31. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats473 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Grids |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 18 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 33 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 18 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 14 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,390 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,390 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,387 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,385 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,375 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,382 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,375 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,384 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,381 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,398 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,402 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,405 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,408 |
Rank over time
#4,656 · down 11 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,656 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,662 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,659 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,659 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,674 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,664 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,670 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,661 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,667 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,644 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,644 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,648 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,645 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,645 |
Growth %
Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.42% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.29% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.29% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.13% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.392%
- v1.27.9%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★21 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.12
- Requires WordPress
- 6.3
- Tested up to
- 6.9.0
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Feb 21, 2019
- Last updated
- Feb 27, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Grids
How many websites use Grids?
Grids is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,656 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Grids been downloaded?
72,558 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 20 times. See download stats
When was Grids last updated?
Version 1.3.12 came out on Feb 27, 2026 (8 months ago). See every release
Is Grids compatible with the latest WordPress?
Grids’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.0, 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.
Does Grids have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Grids. See its security record
Is Grids still maintained?
Its last release was 8 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Grids have?
5.0 out of 5 from 21 reviews on WordPress.org. 95% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Grids?
The plugins most like Grids, by the tags they share, are Kadence Blocks (600K+), Page Builder Gutenberg Blocks (300K+) and Otter Blocks (300K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
21 reviews
- 5 stars: 20 reviews, 95%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
- 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★
- Each new 1★ review takes 83 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,390 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 21 |
| Total downloads | 72.6K |
| Author | Evolve |
| First released | Feb 21, 2019 |
| Version | 1.3.12 |
| Requires WP | 6.3 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Feb 27, 2026 |
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