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Simple Masonry Layout

v2.0.2

by Tako · updated 3 years ago

With simple shortcode, Masonry Layout in action.

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Rank
#6,066
Up1 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,390
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
44.6K
44,601 all-time
Rating
4.4/5
9 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +14.3% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~3mo

Simple Masonry Layout at a glance

Simple Masonry Layout is a WordPress plugin by Tako with 1K+ active installs, the #6,066 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 14% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 2.0.2 came out on Oct 4, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. Among the 21 plugins tagged “grid layout”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2016.

Chart time range

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

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Downloads over time

Download stats

220 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Simple Masonry Layout Compare series
Downloads over time: 21 days across 1 series.1020Oct 9Oct 12Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 26Oct 29Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateSimple Masonry Layout
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 20268
Oct 27, 202611
Oct 26, 202618
Oct 25, 202616
Oct 24, 202610
Oct 23, 20266
Oct 22, 202624
Oct 21, 202612
Oct 20, 202612
Oct 19, 202614
Oct 18, 20263
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 20266
Oct 15, 20269
Oct 14, 202614
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 20268
Oct 10, 20269
Oct 9, 20267

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,388 · -6.3% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.4K1.5KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,388
Nov 7, 20261,387
Nov 5, 20261,390
Nov 4, 20261,391
Nov 3, 20261,388
Nov 2, 20261,392
Nov 1, 20261,391
Oct 31, 20261,393
Oct 30, 20261,393
Oct 29, 20261,390
Oct 28, 20261,391
Oct 27, 20261,482

Rank over time

#6,066 · up 1 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 13 days across 1 series.#6.1K#6.1K#6.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#6,066
Nov 7, 2026#6,067
Nov 6, 2026#6,050
Nov 5, 2026#6,056
Nov 4, 2026#6,059
Nov 3, 2026#6,058
Nov 2, 2026#6,051
Nov 1, 2026#6,054
Oct 31, 2026#6,048
Oct 30, 2026#6,053
Oct 29, 2026#6,074
Oct 28, 2026#6,072
Oct 27, 2026#6,067

Growth %

Average -0.54% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 2026+0.07%
Nov 7, 2026-0.11%
Nov 5, 2026-0.07%
Nov 4, 2026+0.22%
Nov 3, 2026-0.29%
Nov 2, 2026+0.07%
Nov 1, 2026-0.14%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026+0.22%
Oct 29, 2026-0.07%
Oct 28, 2026-6.14%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

Search rankings

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #6072 → #6056
    • Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14

Versions in use

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

  • v2.064%
  • v1.336%

Rating trend

4.4★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0.2
Requires WordPress
4.2
Tested up to
6.3.14
Requires PHP
–
First released
Sep 22, 2016
Last updated
Oct 4, 2023
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Simple Masonry Layout

How many websites use Simple Masonry Layout?

Simple Masonry Layout is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,066 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Simple Masonry Layout been downloaded?

44,601 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats

When was Simple Masonry Layout last updated?

Version 2.0.2 came out on Oct 4, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release

Is Simple Masonry Layout compatible with the latest WordPress?

Simple Masonry Layout’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.3.14, 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 Simple Masonry Layout have known security vulnerabilities?

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

Is Simple Masonry Layout 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 Simple Masonry Layout have?

4.4 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Simple Masonry Layout?

The plugins most like Simple Masonry Layout, by the tags they share, are jQuery Masonry Image Gallery (1K+), Photoswipe Masonry (6K+) and Divi Masonry Gallery (2K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.4

★★★★★

9 reviews

  • 5 stars: 7 reviews, 78%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 11%
Positive
89%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
11%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Simple Masonry Layout
Estimated installs≈ 1,390
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.4
Reviews9
Total downloads44.6K
AuthorTako
First releasedSep 22, 2016
Version2.0.2
Requires WP4.2
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 4, 2023

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