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Layout Grid Block

v1.8.4

by Automattic · updated 3 years ago

A Gutenberg container block to let you align items consistently across a global grid.

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Rank
#241
No change0 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 240,000
200K+ reported · Low
Total downloads
206.1K
206,118 all-time
Rating
4.7/5
13 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +29.3% (30d)·Toward 300K+ · ETA ~26d

Layout Grid Block at a glance

Layout Grid Block is a WordPress plugin by Automattic with 200K+ active installs, the #241 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 133 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews. Version 1.8.4 came out on Jul 11, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.2.15. It leads the 127 plugins tagged “design”. It was first released in 2019.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

2.9K downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Layout Grid Block Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.50100150Oct 9Oct 14Oct 19Oct 24Oct 28Nov 2Nov 7Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateLayout Grid Block
Nov 7, 2026142
Nov 6, 2026148
Nov 5, 2026170
Nov 4, 2026154
Nov 3, 2026161
Nov 2, 2026139
Nov 1, 2026157
Oct 31, 202671
Oct 30, 202677
Oct 29, 202683
Oct 28, 2026121
Oct 27, 202696
Oct 26, 2026127
Oct 25, 202681
Oct 24, 202661
Oct 23, 202692
Oct 22, 2026107
Oct 21, 2026105
Oct 20, 202694
Oct 19, 202689
Oct 18, 202658
Oct 17, 202645
Oct 16, 202663
Oct 15, 202674
Oct 14, 202662
Oct 13, 202674
Oct 12, 202675
Oct 11, 202653
Oct 10, 202671
Oct 9, 202695

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 240,870 · -0.8% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.241K242KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 2026240,870
Nov 7, 2026240,500
Nov 5, 2026240,500
Nov 4, 2026240,500
Nov 3, 2026240,500
Nov 2, 2026240,500
Nov 1, 2026241,213
Oct 31, 2026241,213
Oct 30, 2026241,213
Oct 29, 2026242,304
Oct 28, 2026242,702
Oct 27, 2026242,692

Rank over time

#241 · down 1 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 16 days across 1 series.#239#240#241Oct 16Oct 19Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#241
Nov 7, 2026#241
Nov 6, 2026#241
Nov 5, 2026#241
Nov 4, 2026#241
Nov 3, 2026#240
Nov 2, 2026#240
Nov 1, 2026#240
Oct 31, 2026#240
Oct 30, 2026#240
Oct 29, 2026#239
Oct 28, 2026#239
Oct 27, 2026#239
Oct 21, 2026#240
Oct 19, 2026#241
Oct 16, 2026#240

Growth %

Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.15%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 20260.00%
Nov 3, 20260.00%
Nov 2, 2026-0.30%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-0.45%
Oct 29, 2026-0.16%
Oct 28, 2026+0.00%

Active installs band

200K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 16 days across 1 series.190K200K210KOct 16Oct 19Oct 27Oct 31Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.2.15
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026200K+
Nov 7, 2026200K+
Nov 6, 2026200K+
Nov 5, 2026200K+
Nov 4, 2026200K+
Nov 3, 2026200K+
Nov 2, 2026200K+
Nov 1, 2026200K+
Oct 31, 2026200K+
Oct 30, 2026200K+
Oct 29, 2026200K+
Oct 28, 2026200K+
Oct 27, 2026200K+
Oct 21, 2026200K+
Oct 19, 2026200K+
Oct 16, 2026200K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #239 → #241Downloads +63.5%
    • Tested up to 6.2.14 → 6.2.15

Versions in use

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

  • v1.8100%
  • Other0.3%

Rating trend

4.7★★★★★13 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.8.4
Requires WordPress
5.8
Tested up to
6.2.15
Requires PHP
–
First released
Nov 7, 2019
Last updated
Jul 11, 2023
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Layout Grid Block

How many websites use Layout Grid Block?

Layout Grid Block is active on 200K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #241 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Layout Grid Block been downloaded?

206,118 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 133 times. See download stats

When was Layout Grid Block last updated?

Version 1.8.4 came out on Jul 11, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release

Is Layout Grid Block compatible with the latest WordPress?

Layout Grid Block’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.2.15, 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 Layout Grid Block have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Layout Grid Block. See its security record

Is Layout Grid Block still maintained?

Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Layout Grid Block have?

4.7 out of 5 from 13 reviews on WordPress.org. 92% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Layout Grid Block?

The plugins most like Layout Grid Block, by the tags they share, are Spectra Legacy (1M+), Genesis Blocks (40K+) and Snow Monkey Blocks (30K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.7

★★★★★

13 reviews

  • 5 stars: 12 reviews, 92%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 8%
Positive
92%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
8%1–2★
  • About 3 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.8.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 12 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Layout Grid Block
Estimated installs≈ 240,000
Reported installs200K+
Rating4.7
Reviews13
Total downloads206.1K
AuthorAutomattic
First releasedNov 7, 2019
Version1.8.4
Requires WP5.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJul 11, 2023

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