# Bento Box vs BoldSpan Bento Grid

> Bento Box vs BoldSpan Bento Grid compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. BoldSpan Bento Grid comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Bento Box.

**BoldSpan Bento Grid comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Bento Box.** Choose Bento Box if you care most about active installs, download trend and reviews. Choose BoldSpan Bento Grid if you care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated.

| | Bento Box | BoldSpan Bento Grid |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 80+ ✅ | <10 |
| Downloads (30 days) | 75 | 103 ✅ |
| Download trend | +31.6% ✅ | 0% |
| Rating | 5/5 | — |
| Reviews | 4 ✅ | 0 |
| Health score | 35/100 | 64/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 1 year ago | 2 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 6.7.9 | WP 7.1.2 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Feb 2025 | Sep 2026 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Bento Box or BoldSpan Bento Grid?
BoldSpan Bento Grid comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against Bento Box. Choose Bento Box if you care most about active installs, download trend and reviews. Choose BoldSpan Bento Grid if you care most about downloads (30 days), health score and last updated.

### Is Bento Box more popular than BoldSpan Bento Grid?
Bento Box is the more popular of the two with 80+ active installs, compared with <10 for BoldSpan Bento Grid.

### Can I use Bento Box and BoldSpan Bento Grid together?
Both plugins cover bento grid, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Bento Box and BoldSpan Bento Grid free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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