WP Blog Post Layouts vs Grid Archives (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WP Blog Post Layouts has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 83 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 90). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Blog Post Layouts has accumulated 206K+ total downloads while Grid Archives has 17K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Blog Post Layouts | Grid Archives | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | 2.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 83 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 90 |
| Total Downloads | 206K+ | ◄ | 17K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2010 | |
| Age | 6 years | 16 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 2.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.4 | 1.7.0 |
Rating
4.7/5WP Blog Post Layouts
◄Grid Archives2.5/5
Total Reviews
83WP Blog Post Layouts
◄Grid Archives2
Active Installs
10K+WP Blog Post Layouts
◄Grid Archives90
Total Downloads
206K+WP Blog Post Layouts
◄Grid Archives17K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Blog Post Layouts
Grid ArchivesN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoWP Blog Post Layouts
◄Grid Archives12 years ago
First Released
2020WP Blog Post Layouts
Grid Archives2010
Age
6 yearsWP Blog Post Layouts
Grid Archives16 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Blog Post Layouts
Grid Archives2.5+
PHP Requires
7.2+WP Blog Post Layouts
Grid Archivesfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Blog Post Layouts
Grid ArchivesFree
Latest Version
1.1.4WP Blog Post Layouts
Grid Archives1.7.0
Rating Breakdown
WP Blog Post Layouts
4.7/5(83 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
6%
Grid Archives
2.5/5(2 reviews)
5
0%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
50%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
WP Blog Post Layouts Reviews
by bambi26
useless
does not even feature all the seeting-options they claim in their documentation, only valid for postsas long as we have wordpress blocks, is kinnda useless really
by nouranoor
excelent
easy to use, great. thanks
by victorvlima
Great plug-in
Great plug-in! Very easy to use.
Grid Archives Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Blog Post Layouts or Grid Archives more popular?
WP Blog Post Layouts has 10K+ active installations while Grid Archives has 90. WP Blog Post Layouts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Blog Post Layouts or Grid Archives?
WP Blog Post Layouts has a 4.7/5 rating from 83 reviews, while Grid Archives has a 2.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are WP Blog Post Layouts and Grid Archives free?
WP Blog Post Layouts is free and Grid Archives is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Blog Post Layouts or Grid Archives?
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?
WP Blog Post Layouts was last updated 11 months ago and Grid Archives was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.