Extendify vs Layout Grid Block (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Extendify has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 10 reviews) and leads in active installations (500K+ vs 200K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Extendify has accumulated 11M+ total downloads while Layout Grid Block has 186K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Extendify | Layout Grid Block | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.7/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 10 | ► | 13 |
| Active Installs | 500K+ | ◄ | 200K+ |
| Total Downloads | 11M+ | ◄ | 186K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 1 week ago | ◄ | 2 years ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2019 | |
| Age | 4 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.5+ | 5.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.0.1 | 1.8.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Extendify
Layout Grid Block
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Extendify averaged approximately 28,162 daily downloads while Layout Grid Block averaged 74.
Recent Reviews
Extendify Reviews
For Simpletons Only
Documentation is bad. AI is limited. I’ve been doing WordPress for a decade and struggle with this thing. All the other high-five reviewers must be smoking weed.
perfect
I appreciate that this plugin offers light layouts that do not weigh down the page, I am looking forward to proposals using the new grid block
Super heroes of plugins
Not only does Extendify have a beautiful array of patterns and templates, but it goes a huge step further by not locking anyone in. If you use Extendify templates or patterns, and then decide to deact
Layout Grid Block Reviews
Great block!
Great block that allows placing and resizing blocks in a more flexible way than the regular columns block. I hope it is continually supported.
So helpful grid
This is very helpful grid too. Thank you!
Heavy, expensive, terrible framework design, and very limited features!!!!!
Test your site with this plugin and without it, on lighthouse. it costs between like 5-6 points, on mobile!!!!! It loads 45K of unused classes!!!!!!! 45K gzipped, and 186unzipped. No idea how come
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