Grid Block
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…
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.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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 Grid Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| columns | >100 |
| grid | >100 |
| layout | >100 |
| responsive | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Grid Block
From the official readme · v1.2.1Description
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 mobile breakpoints.
Select the Grid Block and open Grid gap in its settings to adjust the column and row spacing independently. Use px, rem, or em units, set either gap to zero, or reset to the original 30px column gutter and 0px row gap. Row spacing also applies when columns stack on smaller screens.
The frontend uses a small local stylesheet and no JavaScript. The plugin does not create options, collect personal data, or contact external services.
Existing content created with Grid Block 1.0.x remains supported. The original grid-block/grid and grid-block/grid-column block names and frontend class names are preserved.
Development
Human-readable block source is included in the src directory.
- Run
npm cito install the exact JavaScript build tools from the included lockfile. - Run
npm run buildto create production assets inbuild.
The build requires Node.js 20 or newer and npm 10 or newer. Build tools are development dependencies and are not loaded by WordPress.
Installation
- Install Grid Block from the WordPress plugin directory, or upload the
grid-blockdirectory to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate Grid Block from the Plugins screen.
- Add the Grid Block from the Design category in the block inserter.
Frequently asked questions
Does Grid Block load JavaScript on the frontend?
No. Grid Block loads only its layout stylesheet on pages where the block is used.
Will existing Grid Block content keep working?
Yes. Version 1.2.0 preserves the existing block names and public CSS classes. Deprecated serializers keep content from versions 1.0.x and 1.1.x editable while native alignment and anchor properties are applied on save.
Does the plugin use an external service?
No. Grid Block does not make external requests or collect telemetry.
Changelog
Fixes gap input, mobile stacking for newly added columns, and layout-picker insertion locks.
1.2.1
- Fixed gap fields restoring their defaults while values are being typed. Values now commit on blur or Enter.
- Made newly added columns stack on mobile while preserving existing column settings.
- Made the initial layout picker respect insertion locks inherited from parent blocks.
1.2.0
- Updated the editor integration for WordPress 7.1, including its iframe editor.
- Added independent column and row gap controls, with zero spacing, px/rem/em units, and reset.
- Separated the Add column row from content inserters to prevent overlapping controls.
- Preserved wide/full alignment and HTML anchors when saving older content.
- Fixed mobile stacking for auto columns and responsive auto width overrides.
- Enabled adding columns within grids and improved horizontal block movement.
- Modernized block registration and conditional asset loading, with WordPress 6.6 and 6.7 compatibility.
- Fixed responsive size inheritance and translated width labels.
- Improved layout-picker and inspector-control accessibility.
- Preserved Grid Block 1.0.x block names and saved-content compatibility.
1.0.6
- Added vertical alignment support.
1.0.5
- Fixed full-width alignment styling.
1.0.4
- Added horizontal column alignment.
1.0.3
- Removed the fixed container width.
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FAQ
Grid Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
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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