# Grids: Layout builder for WordPress

> Grids: Layout builder for WordPre… has 2K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 21 reviews and 397 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Grids: Layout builder for WordP… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**The most advanced page and layout builder for Gutenberg and the new Block Editor, with columns, rows and responsive controls.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 2K+
- **Total downloads:** 71,876
- **Downloads (30 days):** 397 (+13.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 21 reviews
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.12
- **Last updated:** Feb 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.3+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Evolve (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/evolvesnc/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/grids/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block-editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block-editor/) | #34 | 349 |
| [blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blocks/) | #66 | 595 |
| [gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg/) | >100 | 1,288 |
| [gutenberg blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-blocks/) | #39 | 180 |
| [page builder](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page-builder/) | #61 | 362 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block-editor | >100 | 9,363 |
| blocks | >100 | 10,000 |
| gutenberg | >100 | 7,753 |
| gutenberg blocks | >100 | 6,563 |
| page builder | >100 | 8,594 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 91.9%
- 1.2: 8.1%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Classic Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-editor/) | 8M+ | 4.9/5 (1,248) | May 28, 2026 | 70/100 |
| 2 | [Advanced Editor Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tinymce-advanced/) | 1M+ | 4.5/5 (354) | Aug 26, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 3 | [Disable Gutenberg](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-gutenberg/) | 500K+ | 5/5 (735) | Jul 18, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 4 | [Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shortcodes-ultimate/) | 400K+ | 4.9/5 (5,925) | Sep 25, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 5 | [Gutenberg Essential Blocks – Page Builder for Gutenberg Blocks & Patterns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/essential-blocks/) | 200K+ | 4.9/5 (213) | Sep 27, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 6 | [GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutenkit-blocks-addon/) | 80K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Sep 27, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 7 | [Better Font Awesome](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-font-awesome/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (88) | Sep 10, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 8 | [Ultimate Blocks – 25+ Gutenberg Blocks for Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimate-blocks/) | 50K+ | 4.9/5 (729) | Sep 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 9 | [Spectra Blocks – AI Website Builder for the Block Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/spectra-blocks/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (45) | Sep 22, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 10 | [Gutenverse – WordPress Blocks, Page Builder & Site Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gutenverse/) | 20K+ | 4.9/5 (190) | Sep 24, 2026 | 90/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Grids: Layout builder for WordP… free?
Yes. Grids: Layout builder for WordP… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Grids: Layout builder for WordP… safe to use in 2026?
Grids: Layout builder for WordP… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 2K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Grids: Layout builder for WordP…?
Grids: Layout builder for WordP… is active on 2K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 71,876 times since it launched in February 2019. It was downloaded 397 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Grids: Layout builder for WordP… work with WordPress 7.1?
Grids: Layout builder for WordP… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.0, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Grids: Layout builder for WordP… need?
Grids: Layout builder for WordP… requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Grids: Layout builder for WordP… last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.12, was released on February 27, 2026 (7 months ago).

### Who makes Grids: Layout builder for WordP…?
Grids: Layout builder for WordP… is developed and maintained by Evolve.

### What are the best alternatives to Grids: Layout builder for WordP…?
The most popular alternatives to Grids: Layout builder for WordP… are Classic Editor (8M+ installs), Advanced Editor Tools (1M+ installs) and Disable Gutenberg (500K+ installs).


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