# Grid Block

> Grid Block has 20+ active installs and 99 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 63/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Grid Block is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

**Grid Block adds a lightweight grid container and nested column block to the WordPress editor. Choose a starting layout, place any blocks inside each column, and adjust column widths for desktop, laptop, tablet, and…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 2,309
- **Downloads (30 days):** 99 (-10.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 63/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 5, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.6+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** digitalapps (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/digitalapps/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/grid-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,007 |
| [columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/columns/) | #42 | 85 |
| [grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/grid/) | #54 | 140 |
| [layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/layout/) | #37 | 89 |
| [responsive](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/responsive/) | >100 | 410 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| columns | >100 | 8,280 |
| grid | >100 | 4,302 |
| layout | >100 | 10,000 |
| responsive | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 55.6%
- 1.2: 44.4%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Spectra Legacy – Gutenberg Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-addons-for-gutenberg/) | 1M+ | 4.7/5 (1,871) | Oct 9, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [Breadcrumb NavXT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/breadcrumb-navxt/) | 800K+ | 4.6/5 (132) | Aug 29, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 4 | [Layout Grid Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/layout-grid/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (13) | Jul 11, 2023 | 43/100 |
| 5 | [Crowdsignal Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/crowdsignal-forms/) | 200K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 8, 2026 | 77/100 |
| 6 | [Content Views – Post Grid & Filter (Shortcode, Blocks, Elementor Widgets)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-views-query-and-display-post-page/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (333) | Aug 31, 2026 | 81/100 |
| 7 | [Email Address Encoder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-address-encoder/) | 100K+ | 4.2/5 (160) | Apr 12, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Sitemap – Responsive HTML Sitemap for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-sitemap/) | 60K+ | 3.9/5 (72) | Oct 2, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 9 | [Flexible Table Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/flexible-table-block/) | 40K+ | 4.9/5 (34) | Jul 26, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Genesis Blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-blocks/) | 40K+ | 3.7/5 (24) | Aug 20, 2026 | 65/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Grid Block safe to use in 2026?
Grid Block is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Grid Block?
Grid Block is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,309 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Grid Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Grid Block up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.6 or newer.

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

### When was Grid Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.1, was released on September 5, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Grid Block?
Grid Block is developed and maintained by digitalapps.

### What are the best alternatives to Grid Block?
The most popular alternatives to Grid Block are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/grid-block/ · Generated 2026-10-10 18:54 UTC by PageForge