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Classic Blog Grid vs Simple Masonry Layout (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
View Classic Blog Grid
VS
Simple Masonry Layout

Simple Masonry Layout

4.4(9)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View Simple Masonry Layout

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Masonry Layout has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 9 reviews) while Classic Blog Grid leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Classic Blog Grid has accumulated 31K+ total downloads while Simple Masonry Layout has 43K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3/5Classic Blog Grid
►
Simple Masonry Layout4.4/5
Total Reviews
2Classic Blog Grid
►
Simple Masonry Layout9
Active Installs
4.0K+Classic Blog Grid
◄
Simple Masonry Layout1.0K+
Total Downloads
31K+Classic Blog Grid
►
Simple Masonry Layout43K+
Support Resolution
N/AClassic Blog Grid
Simple Masonry LayoutN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoClassic Blog Grid
◄
Simple Masonry Layout2 years ago
First Released
2025Classic Blog Grid
Simple Masonry Layout2016
Age
1 yearClassic Blog Grid
Simple Masonry Layout10 years
WP Requires
5.2+Classic Blog Grid
Simple Masonry Layout4.2+
PHP Requires
7.2+Classic Blog Grid
Simple Masonry Layoutfalse+
Business Model
FreeClassic Blog Grid
Simple Masonry LayoutFree
Latest Version
1.9Classic Blog Grid
Simple Masonry Layout2.0.2

Rating Breakdown

Classic Blog Grid

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

Simple Masonry Layout

4.4/5(9 reviews)
5
78%
4
11%
3
0%
2
0%
1
11%

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.

Simple Masonry Layout Reviews

No longer working.

imagesloaded.js?ver=5.9.2:93 Uncaught TypeError: EventEmitter is not a constructor I see this is listed in a support thread, but closed and not addressed. This needs the newer JavaScript files to wor

by Jose Manuel

Very nice

It works perfectly in the version 5.0 of WordPress and adapts beautifully with divi.

by cqthemes

Simply Awesome

Wow, I love this plugin, my posts layouts are really beautiful now. Thank you so much This topic was modified 7 years, 9 months ago by cqthemes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Classic Blog Grid or Simple Masonry Layout more popular?
Classic Blog Grid has 4.0K+ active installations while Simple Masonry Layout has 1.0K+. Classic Blog Grid is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Classic Blog Grid or Simple Masonry Layout?
Classic Blog Grid has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Simple Masonry Layout has a 4.4/5 rating from 9 reviews.
Are Classic Blog Grid and Simple Masonry Layout free?
Classic Blog Grid is free and Simple Masonry Layout is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Classic Blog Grid or Simple Masonry Layout?
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 Simple Masonry Layout was last updated 2 years ago.

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