# Post Layouts

> Post Layouts has 900+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 1.5K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 76/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Post Layouts is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

**Responsive post layout block to display posts in flexible grid, list, and template layouts with featured images, post meta, and read-more controls.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 114,202
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,484 (+14.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 76/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 24, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Alkesh Miyani (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/alkesh7/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/post-layouts/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [grid layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/grid-layout/) | #4 | 19 |
| [list layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/list-layout/) | #1 | 2 |
| [post blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-blocks/) | #3 | 9 |
| [post layouts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-layouts/) | #2 | 4 |
| [Post Templates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-templates/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| grid layout | #27 | 2,841 |
| list layout | #7 | 6,255 |
| post blocks | #61 | 10,000 |
| post layouts | #3 | 7,345 |
| Post Templates | #34 | 9,341 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 45.9%
- 2.1: 33.6%
- 2.0: 20.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Classic Blog Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/classic-blog-grid/) | 4K+ | 3/5 (2) | Sep 7, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Masonry Layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-masonry-layout/) | 1K+ | 4.4/5 (9) | Oct 4, 2023 | 37/100 |
| 3 | [Guten Post Layout – An Advanced Post Grid Collection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/guten-post-layout/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (8) | Oct 21, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 5 | [Simple Testimonials Showcase](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-testimonials-showcase/) | 500+ | 5/5 (1) | May 24, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Bento Box](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bento-box/) | 80+ | 5/5 (4) | Apr 27, 2025 | 35/100 |
| 7 | [Products Grid for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/products-grid-for-elementor/) | 70+ | — | Jun 30, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 8 | [OxyGridLayout by OxyNinja](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/oxygridlayout-by-oxyninja/) | 60+ | 4/5 (4) | May 26, 2021 | 29/100 |
| 9 | [Gridster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbach-wp-gridster/) | 20+ | 3/5 (8) | Apr 22, 2013 | 28/100 |
| 10 | [Advanced Blog Post Block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/advanced-blog-post-block/) | 10+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 6, 2024 | 33/100 |
| 11 | [Gecko Grid Layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gecko-grid-layout/) | 10+ | — | May 28, 2019 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Post Layouts safe to use in 2026?
Post Layouts is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 76/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Post Layouts?
Post Layouts is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 114,202 times since it launched in October 2018. It was downloaded 1,484 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Post Layouts work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Post Layouts up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.0 or newer.

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

### When was Post Layouts last updated?
The latest version, 2.1, was released on September 24, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes Post Layouts?
Post Layouts is developed and maintained by Alkesh Miyani.

### What are the best alternatives to Post Layouts?
The most popular alternatives to Post Layouts are Classic Blog Grid (4K+ installs), Simple Masonry Layout (1K+ installs) and Guten Post Layout (1K+ installs).


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