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Layout Engine

v1.0.0.1

by simpleux · updated 14 years ago

Drag and drop wordpress visual theme designer framework, featuring integrated LessCSS support.simplified widget and dynamic sidebar administration.

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Rank
#43,640
Down201 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 13
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.5K
6,544 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months

Layout Engine at a glance

Layout Engine is a WordPress plugin by simpleux with 10+ active installs, the #43,640 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.0.1 came out on Oct 1, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 3 plugins tagged “lesscss”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.

Downloads over time

Download stats

11 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Layout Engine Compare series
Downloads over time: 12 days across 1 series.0510Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 6Nov 8
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DateLayout Engine
Nov 8, 20260
Nov 7, 20260
Nov 6, 20260
Nov 5, 20260
Nov 4, 20260
Nov 3, 20260
Nov 2, 20260
Nov 1, 202611
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20260

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.121314Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202613
Nov 7, 202613
Nov 5, 202613
Nov 4, 202614
Nov 3, 202614
Nov 2, 202614
Nov 1, 202612
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202613
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 202613
Oct 27, 202613

Rank over time

#43,640 · up 1,700 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#40K#45KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#43,640
Nov 7, 2026#43,439
Nov 6, 2026#48,130
Nov 5, 2026#45,467
Nov 2, 2026#38,794
Nov 1, 2026#45,585
Oct 31, 2026#39,529
Oct 29, 2026#42,993
Oct 28, 2026#44,467
Oct 27, 2026#45,340

Growth %

Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026-7.14%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026+16.67%
Nov 1, 2026-14.29%
Oct 31, 2026+7.69%
Oct 30, 20260.00%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.0.1
Requires WordPress
3.4
Tested up to
3.4.2
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 13, 2012
Last updated
Oct 1, 2012
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Layout Engine

How many websites use Layout Engine?

Layout Engine is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #43,640 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Layout Engine been downloaded?

6,544 times in total since 2012.

When was Layout Engine last updated?

Version 1.0.0.1 came out on Oct 1, 2012 (14 years ago).

Is Layout Engine compatible with the latest WordPress?

Layout Engine’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, 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 Layout Engine still maintained?

Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Layout Engine have?

5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Layout Engine?

The plugins most like Layout Engine, by the tags they share, are Scripts n Styles (30K+), Catch IDs (20K+) and Add Admin CSS (10K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 1 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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Layout Engine
Estimated installs≈ 13
Reported installs10+
Rating5.0
Reviews1
Total downloads6.5K
Authorsimpleux
First releasedAug 13, 2012
Version1.0.0.1
Requires WP3.4
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 1, 2012

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