# Postlane

> Postlane has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 46 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Postlane shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**A Gutenberg block to display WordPress posts in grid or list layouts with drag-and-drop reordering and full customization controls.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 447
- **Downloads (30 days):** 46 (+17.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Feb 24, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.8+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** haroondev (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/haroondev/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/postlane-posts-block/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [block](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/block/) | >100 | 1,007 |
| [grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/grid/) | >100 | 139 |
| [gutenberg-post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-post/) | #1 | 1 |
| [posts grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts-grid/) | #10 | 11 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,317 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| block | >100 | 10,000 |
| grid | >100 | 4,310 |
| gutenberg-post | >100 | 5,851 |
| posts grid | >100 | 3,139 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

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

### Is Postlane safe to use in 2026?
Postlane shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Postlane?
Postlane is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 447 times since it launched in February 2026. It was downloaded 46 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Postlane work with WordPress 7.1?
Postlane is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Postlane last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on February 24, 2026 (8 months ago).

### Who makes Postlane?
Postlane is developed and maintained by haroondev.

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


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