Layout Grid Block
Want to create a column-based layout with easily customizable column-width and positions? Or perhaps you want to align your content to a global layout grid across your post. With this Layout Grid block you can do both…
Use with caution
Layout Grid Block works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
- Proven at scale on 200K+ active sites
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (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 Layout Grid Block stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| block | >100 |
| blocks | >100 |
| design | >100 |
| grid | >100 |
| layout | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.7 from 13 reviews
About Layout Grid Block
From the official readme · v1.8.4Description
Want to create a column-based layout with easily customizable column-width and positions? Or perhaps you want to align your content to a global layout grid across your post. With this Layout Grid block you can do both or either. There are also options to provide specific layouts to mobile or tablet breakpoints. Pick a number of columns (1-4), then go ahead and resize and position each column as you want them to look, for any screen. Optionally apply background colours and paddings to add emphasis.
Source and Support
You can follow development, file an issue, suggest features, and view the source at the Github repo: https://github.com/automattic/block-experiments
Changelog
1.8.4 – 11th July 2023
- Fix error in editor with icons
1.8.3 – 16th May 2023
- Fix crash in site editor
1.8.2 – 16th June 2022
- Update device preview handling to be more consistent
1.8.1 – 18th March 2022
- Change layout grid to not be fullwide by default
1.8 – 25th January 2022
- General updates for recent Gutenbergs
1.7.2 – 19th November 2021
- Prefer site editor viewport settings when changing the preview device type
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FAQ
Layout Grid Block: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Layout Grid Block free?
Yes. Layout Grid Block is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Layout Grid Block safe to use in 2026?
Layout Grid Block works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 200K+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 43/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Layout Grid Block?
Layout Grid Block is active on 200K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 202,172 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 1,826 times in the last 30 days.
Does Layout Grid Block work with WordPress 7.1?
Layout Grid Block is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.13, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Layout Grid Block last updated?
The latest version, 1.8.4, was released on July 11, 2023 (3 years ago).
Who makes Layout Grid Block?
Layout Grid Block is developed and maintained by Automattic.
What are the best alternatives to Layout Grid Block?
The most popular alternatives to Layout Grid Block are Spectra Legacy (1M+ installs), Breadcrumb NavXT (800K+ installs) and PDF Embedder (300K+ installs).
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