# Surprise post grid

> Surprise post grid has <10 active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Surprise post grid shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Surprise post grid for WordPress is the most advanced blog posts listing plugin that quickly allows you to display blog posts on your website with beautiful responsive design & with maximum flexibility.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,224
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+19.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** May 5, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.7.20
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** SolverWp (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/smarettheme/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/surprise-post-grid/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [blog post grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/blog-post-grid/) | #3 | 3 |
| [gutenberg blocks](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/gutenberg-blocks/) | >100 | 181 |
| [post grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-grid/) | #71 | 82 |
| [post layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-layout/) | #4 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| blog post grid | >100 | 851 |
| gutenberg blocks | >100 | 6,780 |
| post grid | >100 | 3,176 |
| post layout | >100 | 7,665 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Post Grid Addon for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/post-grid-elementor-addon/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (76) | Aug 25, 2026 | 75/100 |
| 2 | [BW Post Grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bw-post-grid/) | <10 | — | Aug 20, 2019 | 21/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Surprise post grid free?
Yes. Surprise post grid is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Surprise post grid safe to use in 2026?
Surprise post grid shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Surprise post grid?
Surprise post grid is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,224 times since it launched in May 2021. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Surprise post grid work with WordPress 7.1?
Surprise post grid is officially tested up to WordPress 5.7.20, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Surprise post grid need?
Surprise post grid requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Surprise post grid last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on May 5, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Surprise post grid?
Surprise post grid is developed and maintained by SolverWp.

### What are the best alternatives to Surprise post grid?
The most popular alternatives to Surprise post grid are Post Grid Addon for Element… (10K+ installs) and BW Post Grid (<10 installs).


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