Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… vs Grids: Layout builder for WordPress (2026)

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

Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…

Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…

4.7(1,844)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 days ago
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Grids: Layout builder for WordPress

Grids: Layout builder for WordPress

5(21)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Grids: Layout builder for WordPress has a higher user rating (5/5 from 21 reviews) while Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… has accumulated 39M+ total downloads while Grids: Layout builder for WordPress has 69K+. Grids: Layout builder for WordPress has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 73%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…
Grids: Layout builder for WordPress5/5
Total Reviews
1,844Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…
Grids: Layout builder for WordPress21
Active Installs
1.0M+Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…
Grids: Layout builder for WordPress2.0K+
Total Downloads
39M+Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…
Grids: Layout builder for WordPress69K+
Support Resolution
73%Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…
Grids: Layout builder for WordPress100%
Last Updated
4 days agoSpectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…
Grids: Layout builder for WordPress1 month ago
First Released
2018Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…
Grids: Layout builder for WordPress2019
Age
8 yearsSpectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…
Grids: Layout builder for WordPress7 years
WP Requires
5.6+Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…
Grids: Layout builder for WordPress6.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…
Grids: Layout builder for WordPress5.6+
Business Model
FreeSpectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…
Grids: Layout builder for WordPressFree
Latest Version
2.19.22Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…
Grids: Layout builder for WordPress1.3.12

Rating Breakdown

Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website…

4.7/5(1,844 reviews)
5
89%
4
4%
3
1%
2
1%
1
5%

Grids: Layout builder for WordPress

5/5(21 reviews)
5
95%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… Reviews

by Sebastian Camacho Arias

Amazing Plugin

This plugin is incredible because of its extensive customization options, along with other features that allow for a complete and flexible interface that adapts to all user needs. The only drawbac

by spenceralexander

Excellent support

Had to reach out to support with an issue on spectra and they resolved it very quickly

by braedenmayer

Clean & Flexible Block Builder with Minor Limits

I’ve been using Spectra Gutenberg Blocks for a few projects, and it really improves the default Gutenberg experience. The blocks are well-designed, lightweight, and easy to customize without slowing d

Grids: Layout builder for WordPress Reviews

by akinorikul

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 remov

by prostudiogal13

Love this plugin!

This plugin has been extremely helpful for my website!

by jamesrichard01

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 la

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… or Grids: Layout builder for WordPress more popular?
Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… has 1.0M+ active installations while Grids: Layout builder for WordPress has 2.0K+. Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… or Grids: Layout builder for WordPress?
Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… has a 4.7/5 rating from 1,844 reviews, while Grids: Layout builder for WordPress has a 5/5 rating from 21 reviews.
Are Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… and Grids: Layout builder for WordPress free?
Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… is free and Grids: Layout builder for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… or Grids: Layout builder for WordPress?
As of April 2026, Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… has a 73% support resolution rate while Grids: Layout builder for WordPress has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Spectra Gutenberg Blocks – Website… was last updated 4 days ago and Grids: Layout builder for WordPress was last updated 1 month ago.

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