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Classic Blog Grid vs Post Layouts for Gutenberg (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Classic Blog Grid

Classic Blog Grid

3(2)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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VS
Post Layouts for Gutenberg

Post Layouts for Gutenberg

4.5(4)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Post Layouts for Gutenberg

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Post Layouts for Gutenberg has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 4 reviews) while Classic Blog Grid leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Blog Grid has accumulated 31K+ total downloads while Post Layouts for Gutenberg has 106K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Classic Blog Grid
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Post Layouts for Gutenberg4.5/5
Total Reviews
2Classic Blog Grid
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Post Layouts for Gutenberg4
Active Installs
4.0K+Classic Blog Grid
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Post Layouts for Gutenberg2.0K+
Total Downloads
31K+Classic Blog Grid
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Post Layouts for Gutenberg106K+
Support Resolution
N/AClassic Blog Grid
Post Layouts for GutenbergN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoClassic Blog Grid
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Post Layouts for Gutenberg11 months ago
First Released
2025Classic Blog Grid
Post Layouts for Gutenberg2018
Age
1 yearClassic Blog Grid
Post Layouts for Gutenberg8 years
WP Requires
5.2+Classic Blog Grid
Post Layouts for Gutenberg4.8+
PHP Requires
7.2+Classic Blog Grid
Post Layouts for Gutenberg5.6+
Business Model
FreeClassic Blog Grid
Post Layouts for GutenbergFree
Latest Version
1.9Classic Blog Grid
Post Layouts for Gutenberg1.2.10

Rating Breakdown

Classic Blog Grid

3/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%

Post Layouts for Gutenberg

4.5/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
25%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Classic Blog Grid Reviews

by adairk

BOOST

Doesn’t work with jetpack boost

by Lancifer

Obnoxious Full-Width Ad on all Admin pages

Constantly showed a full-width ad across all admin pages. Clicking the little X in the corner did nothing. It kept coming back. Not even going to bother using it. Uninstalled.

Post Layouts for Gutenberg Reviews

by njahan27

Awesome Plugin!

Very helpful and easy to use. The designs are stylish, and my site looks much better now. Highly recommended!

by rachiere

Good

Pic layouts shown beautifully.

by Nilesh Vastarpara

Awesome Plugin

Great and easy to use blog layout in Gutenberg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Blog Grid or Post Layouts for Gutenberg more popular?
Classic Blog Grid has 4.0K+ active installations while Post Layouts for Gutenberg has 2.0K+. Classic Blog Grid is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Blog Grid or Post Layouts for Gutenberg?
Classic Blog Grid has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Post Layouts for Gutenberg has a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Classic Blog Grid and Post Layouts for Gutenberg free?
Classic Blog Grid is free and Post Layouts for Gutenberg is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Blog Grid or Post Layouts for Gutenberg?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Classic Blog Grid was last updated 2 months ago and Post Layouts for Gutenberg was last updated 11 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.