YardMetrik – Landscaping Material Calculator
YardMetrik is a simple material calculator for mulch, topsoil, gravel, and decorative stone.
Use with caution
YardMetrik works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
How does it stack up?
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where YardMetrik stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| calculator | >100 |
| cubic yards | #3 |
| gravel | #4 |
| landscaping | #2 |
| mulch | #4 |
About YardMetrik
From the official readme · v1.0.0Description
Add the [landscaping_calculator] shortcode to a post or page. Visitors can build one landscaping project from multiple separate areas. Each area can be a rectangle or circle with its own depth, while the selected material and extra-material allowance apply to the entire project.
YardMetrik presents shared project details, distinct project-area cards, and a clear results summary. It totals all project square footage and aggregates the individual area volumes, then shows the calculated amount, extra material allowance, and a recommended order amount rounded up to the next quarter cubic yard. Site administrators can optionally set a USD price per cubic yard for each material at Settings > YardMetrik – Landscaping Material Calculator. The settings page includes clear material-price guidance and shortcode usage instructions. When a valid USD price is configured, the calculator also shows an estimated material cost.
Installation
- Upload the
yardmetrik-landscaping-material-calculatorfolder to/wp-content/plugins/, or install it through the WordPress Plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Optionally configure material pricing at Settings > YardMetrik – Landscaping Material Calculator.
- Add
[landscaping_calculator]to a post or page.
Frequently asked questions
What shapes and units does the calculator support?
Rectangles use length and width in feet. Circles use diameter in feet. Each area has its own depth measured in inches. Results are displayed in cubic yards.
How is the recommended amount to order calculated?
The calculator adds the selected extra-material percentage and rounds the result up to the nearest 0.25 cubic yard.
Are prices required?
No. Prices are optional and entered in USD; an estimated cost is shown only for materials with a valid configured price.
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial public release with multi-area rectangle and circle calculations, per-area depth, extra-material allowance, quarter-yard ordering recommendations, optional USD cost estimates, and WordPress admin pricing settings.
0.6.0
- Prepared the plugin for release with frontend translation-ready strings, realistic input limits, USD pricing clarity, and a release ZIP packaging script.
- Added individual depth inputs for each project area and aggregate volume calculations.
0.5.0
- Improved the YardMetrik settings page with clearer material pricing guidance and shortcode usage instructions.
0.4.0
- Refined the frontend layout, unit clarity, project-area cards, actions, and results summary.
- Made the rounded-up recommended amount more prominent while preserving existing calculations.
0.3.0
- Added multi-area project calculations with rectangle and circle support.
- Added aggregate project square footage and area-specific validation.
0.2.0
- Added material selection, extra-material allowance, quarter-yard ordering recommendations, optional material pricing, and a Settings page.
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FAQ
YardMetrik: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is YardMetrik free?
Yes. YardMetrik is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is YardMetrik safe to use in 2026?
YardMetrik works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use YardMetrik?
YardMetrik is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 143 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.
Does YardMetrik work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested YardMetrik up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.0 or newer.
What PHP version does YardMetrik need?
YardMetrik requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was YardMetrik last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on September 6, 2026 (1 month ago).
Who makes YardMetrik?
YardMetrik is developed and maintained by arisdigitaltools.
What are the best alternatives to YardMetrik?
The most popular alternatives to YardMetrik are Cost Calculator Builder (20K+ installs), Cost Calculator for Contact… (5K+ installs) and Calculator Builder (1K+ installs).
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