# Bento Box

> Bento Box has 80+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 75 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Bento Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

**A customizable grid block lets users create Bento Layout in block editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 80+
- **Total downloads:** 1,820
- **Downloads (30 days):** 75 (+31.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 27, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.7+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jay (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/hackkzy404/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bento-box/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [bento grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bento-grid/) | #1 | 4 |
| [bento layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bento-layout/) | #1 | 1 |
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,004 |
| [grid layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/grid-layout/) | #6 | 19 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| bento grid | #5 | 40 |
| bento layout | #2 | 47 |
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| grid layout | >100 | 2,838 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [Hexagon Navigation Lite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hexagon-navigation-lite/) | <10 | — | Jul 22, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [Impress Bento Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/impress-bento/) | <10 | — | Aug 13, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 4 | [BoldSpan Bento Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/boldspan-bento-grid/) | <10 | — | Sep 17, 2026 | 64/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bento Box free?
Yes. Bento Box is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Bento Box safe to use in 2026?
Bento Box shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 80+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Bento Box?
Bento Box is active on 80+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,820 times since it launched in February 2025. It was downloaded 75 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Bento Box work with WordPress 7.1?
Bento Box is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Bento Box need?
Bento Box requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Bento Box last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on April 27, 2025 (1 year ago).

### Who makes Bento Box?
Bento Box is developed and maintained by Jay.

### What are the best alternatives to Bento Box?
The most popular alternatives to Bento Box are Hexagon Navigation Lite (<10 installs), Impress Bento Grid (<10 installs) and BoldSpan Bento Grid (<10 installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bento-box/ · Generated 2026-10-01 23:50 UTC by PageForge