
Gridbox
v2.4.3by ThemeZee · updated 4 months ago
Gridbox is a clean and solid WordPress theme featuring a three-column grid-layout for posts. The theme works out of the box and does not require any complicated setup. It is perfectly suited for a simple magazine, blog…
- Rank
- #1,114
- Down2 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,230
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 203K
- 203,008 all-time
- Rating
- 3.9/5
- 7 reviews
- First released
- Sep 11, 2016
- 10 years ago
Gridbox at a glance
Gridbox is a WordPress theme by ThemeZee with 2K+ active installs, the #1,114 most popular theme on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 20% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 2.4.3 came out on Jun 14, 2026. Among the 3,709 themes tagged “Block editor styles”, it ranks #570. It was first released in 2016.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats164 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Gridbox |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,232 · +0.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,232 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,231 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,231 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,231 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,231 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,228 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,229 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,226 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,223 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,224 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,223 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,225 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,220 |
Rank over time
#1,114 · up 57 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #1,114 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #1,112 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #1,107 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #1,113 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #1,122 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #1,137 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #1,129 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #1,133 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #1,130 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #1,132 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #1,132 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #1,129 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #1,133 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #1,150 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | #1,155 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #1,171 |
Growth %
Average +0.04% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.14% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +0.23% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| 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 17, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this theme's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Ratings breakdown
3.9★★★★★7 reviews
- 5 ★4 (57%)
- 4 ★0 (0%)
- 3 ★2 (29%)
- 2 ★0 (0%)
- 1 ★1 (14%)
About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.0.
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.4.3
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Sep 11, 2016
- Last updated
- Jun 14, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Gridbox
How many websites use Gridbox?
Gridbox 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 #1,114 most popular theme on WordPress.org.
How many times has Gridbox been downloaded?
203,008 times in total since 2016. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Gridbox last updated?
Version 2.4.3 came out on Jun 14, 2026 (4 months ago). See every release
Does Gridbox have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Gridbox. See its security record
Is Gridbox still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 4 months ago.
What rating does Gridbox have?
3.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 57% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Gridbox?
The themes most like Gridbox, by the tags they share, are Crio (10K+), Hestia (70K+) and Responsive (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,230 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 203K |
| Author | ThemeZee |
| First released | Sep 11, 2016 |
| Version | 2.4.3 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Jun 14, 2026 |
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