Grids — WordPress Page Builder Plugin
Grids: Layout builder for WordPress
by Evolve · WordPress.org page · Website
Grids has 2,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 72,216 downloads all time. It was downloaded 478 times in the last 30 days. The last update was on February 27, 2026, tested up to WordPress 6.9.0.
Grids at a glance
Is Grids well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Added anchor support to Sections: you can now add IDs to Section elements on frontend
- Various UI tweaks to highlight the grid structure and rendering
- Removed the Section block from the Grids section, and made available in the Layout blocks section
- Changed the Section and Area block icons to match the plugin brand
- FIX: First block selection after inserting a Section in page
- FIX: Minor bugs
Grids reviews and ratings
21 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
21 reviews
- 5★
-
20
- 4★
-
1
- 3★
-
0
- 2★
-
0
- 1★
-
0
-
Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly.
Using the version 1.3.10, I got the Notice: Function _load_textdomain_just_in_time was called incorrectly. Translation loading for the grids domain was triggered too early... To get ride of it, I removed translation wrappers function in config.php and in core.php files (all the __() ).
akinorikul -
Love this plugin!
This plugin has been extremely helpful for my website!
prostudiogal13 -
easy to use, pre-designed layouts
I recently started using the Grids plugin for WordPress and I'm thoroughly impressed with its capabilities. The layout builder feature is extremely easy to use, and allows you to create custom page layouts in just a few clicks. The drag-and-drop interface is intuitive and the real-time preview feature is a game changer. What I really appreciate about Grids is the level of customization it offers. You can easily adjust the width and height of columns and rows, add padding and margins, and even customize the background color and image. The plugin also includes a wide range of pre-designed layouts and templates to choose from, which is great for getting started quickly. Another key feature of Grids is its responsive design capabilities. You can easily adjust the layout for different screen sizes and devices, ensuring that your content looks great on any screen. I highly recommend the Grids plugin for anyone looking for a powerful and user-friendly layout builder for WordPress. It's a great tool for creating custom pages and layouts, and offers a high level of flexibility and customization options.
jamesrichard01 -
Amazing plugin
The plugin is amazing. Although it would be great to be able to select different custom grids for tablet and smartphone breakpoints as well.
rinart73 -
Where has this plugin been all of my WordPress life?
Outstanding! Just now getting used to it, but I have found no real issues with it. The only problem I see is that there's some compatibility issues with my theme ARK. When I do adjustments to font or colors they don't take and just stick with default. That's not really a big problem for me. There are simple work-arounds. Outside of that this plugin is one of the best I've ever used.
kayelless -
Tiny yet Very powerful
This utility plugin is amazing. This should be the core feature in Gutenberg. Amaze to see this plugin is free. One request i have to add a global option for spacing, margin and padding for all devices. Thanks.
aryanrajseo
Download and install history
671 downloads over the last 48 days. Snapshots taken daily from WordPress.org.
Grids alternatives
Plugins that solve the same problem, ranked by how closely they overlap with Grids.
-
Kadence Blocks 600,000+ installs · 4.8 -
Smart Post 20,000+ installs · 4.7 -
GenerateBlocks 200,000+ installs · 4.9 -
Nexter Blocks 10,000+ installs · 4.8 -
Stackable 100,000+ installs · 4.9
Details
The most advanced page and layout builder for Gutenberg and the new Block Editor, with columns, rows and responsive controls.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Grids competes in
Tags
- block-editor
- blocks
- gutenberg
- gutenberg blocks
- page builder
More from Evolve
-
Virtual Classroom & Video Conferencing 400+ installs -
Advanced Columns Block 100+ installs -
Private Area for WordPress 60+ installs -
Brix 30+ installs
- Version
- 1.3.12
- Last updated
- Feb 27, 2026
- First published
- Feb 21, 2019
- Requires WordPress
- 6.3
- Tested up to
- 6.9.0
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Grids FAQ
What does Grids do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Grids offers Added anchor support to Sections: you can now add IDs to Section elements on frontend, Various UI tweaks to highlight the grid structure and rendering, Removed the Section block from the Grids section, and made available in the Layout blocks section, Changed the Section and Area block icons to match the plugin brand and FIX: First block selection after inserting a Section in page.
How many active installs does Grids have?
WordPress.org reports 2,000+ active installs for Grids as of October 22, 2026.
Is Grids still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on February 27, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.9.0.
Is Grids free?
Grids is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.