User Grid – Display WordPress Users in a Beautiful Grid Layout
User Grid is a powerful and flexible WordPress plugin that lets you display your site users in beautiful grid and list layouts. Whether you’re showcasing team members, registered users, or community profiles, User Grid…
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User Grid shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
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Rankings
Where User Grid stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| staff | >100 |
| team | >100 |
| user grid | >100 |
| user image | >100 |
| user list | >100 |
About User Grid
From the official readme · v1.0.4Description
User Grid is a powerful and flexible WordPress plugin that lets you display your site users in beautiful grid and list layouts. Whether you’re showcasing team members, registered users, or community profiles, User Grid makes it easy with a robust query builder, custom user fields, and responsive design.
🔥 New Feature: Shortcode Builder Support!
Now you can display user grids anywhere in WordPress, even without using the Gutenberg editor. With the new Shortcode Builder, you can create and manage layouts in the admin panel and embed them via shortcode.
👉 Features
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✅ Beautiful Layouts
- Choose from 3 grid layouts and 3 list layouts in the free version
- Display users in modern, professional designs
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🔍 Powerful User Query Builder
- Filter users by role, email domain, username, or custom meta fields
- Easily include or exclude specific user types
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🎯 Full Control Over Order & Display
- Drag-and-drop to reorder content (where supported)
- Customize which fields appear and in what order
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🖼️ Custom Layout and Design Options
- Tweak spacing, colors, typography, and more
- Fully responsive design that looks great on all devices
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🧱 Gutenberg Block Support
- Insert User Grids directly into any post or page
- Live preview and full customization via block editor
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🔗 Shortcode Support (NEW)
- Display user grids anywhere: classic editor, widgets, page builders
- Build and copy shortcodes from the “User Grids” admin area
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🧑💼 User Meta Fields (NEW)
- Add custom fields like Designation, Job Role, and Custom Author URL
- Users can enrich their profiles with detailed professional info
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🌐 Social Media Integration
- Add links for Twitter, LinkedIn, WhatsApp, Skype, TikTok, YouTube, and more
- Great for building team pages, directories, or user showcases
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📸 Gravatar Override Support
- Users can upload custom profile pictures, bypassing Gravatar
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🧩 Developer Friendly
- Clean code, extendable architecture, and hookable filters/actions
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💡 And More!
- Designed to grow with your needs—perfect for directories, team pages, membership sites, and more
👉 Custom User Meta Fields
Easily manage and display extra user information on the user-edit.php admin page. These fields help create more personalized and professional user profiles for display.
General Information:
– User Image – Upload a custom avatar
– Designation – e.g., Software Developer
– Job Role – e.g., WP Developer at RadiusTheme
– Custom Author URL – Redirect to a custom page instead of the default author archive
Social Info Fields:
– Phone
– Twitter
– Facebook
– LinkedIn
– Google+
– Pinterest
– Instagram
– WhatsApp
– Skype
– TikTok
– YouTube
– Reddit
These fields can be easily styled and displayed via the User Grid block or shortcode.
👉 How to Use
1. Using the Gutenberg Editor
- Add the User Grid Block to any page or post.
- Search for “User Grid” in the block inserter.
- Customize layout, filters, and styles from the right-hand sidebar.
- See changes instantly in the live preview.
2. Without Gutenberg (Using Shortcode)
- Go to Dashboard > User Grids in your WordPress admin.
- Click Add New and design your layout using the provided Gutenberg interface.
- Copy the generated shortcode from the “User Grid” tab in the right sidebar.
- Paste the shortcode into any classic editor, widget, or page builder to display your grid.
👉 Installation:
Using The WordPress Dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Search for ‘User Grid’
- Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate the plugin on the Plugin dashboard
👉 Uploading in WordPress Dashboard
- Firs, download the zip file from – https://wordpress.org/plugins/user-grid
- Navigate to the ‘Add New’ in the plugins dashboard
- Navigate to the ‘Upload’ area
- Select
user-grid.zipfrom your computer - Click ‘Install Now’
- Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
👉 Using FTP:
- Download
user-grid.zip - Extract the
user-griddirectory to your computer - Upload the
user-griddirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin in the Plugin dashboard
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License & Disclaimer
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv3. By using this plugin, you agree to the terms and conditions set forth by the GNU General Public License.
Additional Information
For more information, support, or to report bugs Please mail us at devofwp@gmail.com
Frequently asked questions
How do I customize the user layouts?
Choose the User Grid block and change the layout from the right sidebar.
Can users update their Gravatar image?
Yes, users can update their Gravatar image directly from their profile page using this plugin.
Is the plugin responsive?
Yes, all layouts and components are designed to be responsive and look great on all devices.
Changelog
1.0.4 (16 Jun, 2025)
- Fixed: A syntax error caused by unexpected ‘Abstract’ keyword.
- Added: Compatibility support for LearnPress courses.
- Enhanced: User archive pages with options to customize displayed post types.
1.0.3
- Added: Shortcode builder for the “User Grid” feature.
- Updated: Readme file updated
1.0.2
- Updated: WordPress update compatibility
- Updated: readme file modify
1.0.1
- Updated: Plugin name updated
- Updated: Readme file updated
- Remove: Unused code removed
1.0.0
- Initial release with 3 grid layouts, 3 list layouts, 1 slider layout, query builder, responsive design, Gravatar update, social info integration, and more.
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Is User Grid free?
Yes. User Grid is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is User Grid safe to use in 2026?
User Grid shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 1 year ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use User Grid?
User Grid is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,252 times since it launched in November 2024. It was downloaded 39 times in the last 30 days.
Does User Grid work with WordPress 7.1?
User Grid is officially tested up to WordPress 6.8.10, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was User Grid last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.4, was released on June 16, 2025 (1 year ago).
Who makes User Grid?
User Grid is developed and maintained by DevofWP.
What are the best alternatives to User Grid?
The most popular alternatives to User Grid are Simple Staff List (3K+ installs), Team Showcase (2K+ installs) and Contact List (1K+ installs).
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