Bento Box
A customizable grid block lets users create Bento Layout in block editor.
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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.
- Small user base (80+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Bento Box stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| bento grid | #5 |
| bento layout | #2 |
| block | >100 |
| grid layout | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Bento Box
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
Bento Box is a customizable WordPress block plugin that lets users create Bento layouts or simple grids inside Gutenberg.
Key Features:
– Random Layout Generation: Automatically generates a unique Bento pattern.
– Hover Focus Effect: Highlights the hovered card while blurring others.
– Customizable Backgrounds & Hover Effects: Change background colors, images, and effects.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/bento-boxdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Changelog
1.1.0
- New Feature: You can now add Button, Quote, Code block, and Video block inside Bento Box.
1.0.1
- Minor bug fixes.
1.0.0
- Release
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Bento Box: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
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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