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Layout Grid Block vs Pattern Builder (2026)

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

Layout Grid Block

Layout Grid Block

4.7(13)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
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VS
Pattern Builder

Pattern Builder

5(1)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
View Pattern Builder

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Pattern Builder has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Layout Grid Block leads in active installations (200K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Layout Grid Block has accumulated 186K+ total downloads while Pattern Builder has 572. Pattern Builder has a higher support resolution rate (0% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Layout Grid Block
►
Pattern Builder5/5
Total Reviews
13Layout Grid Block
◄
Pattern Builder1
Active Installs
200K+Layout Grid Block
◄
Pattern Builder0
Total Downloads
186K+Layout Grid Block
◄
Pattern Builder572
Support Resolution
0%Layout Grid Block
Pattern Builder0%
Last Updated
2 years agoLayout Grid Block
►
Pattern Builder2 months ago
First Released
2019Layout Grid Block
Pattern Builder2025
Age
7 yearsLayout Grid Block
Pattern Builder1 year
WP Requires
5.8+Layout Grid Block
Pattern Builder6.6+
PHP Requires
false+Layout Grid Block
Pattern Builder7.2+
Business Model
FreeLayout Grid Block
Pattern BuilderFree
Latest Version
1.8.4Layout Grid Block
Pattern Builder1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Layout Grid Block

4.7/5(13 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
8%

Pattern Builder

5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Layout Grid Block Reviews

by leemon

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.

by boibox

So helpful grid

This is very helpful grid too. Thank you!

by neoswf

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

Pattern Builder Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layout Grid Block or Pattern Builder more popular?
Layout Grid Block has 200K+ active installations while Pattern Builder has 0. Layout Grid Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Layout Grid Block or Pattern Builder?
Layout Grid Block has a 4.7/5 rating from 13 reviews, while Pattern Builder has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Layout Grid Block and Pattern Builder free?
Layout Grid Block is free and Pattern Builder is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Layout Grid Block or Pattern Builder?
As of April 2026, Layout Grid Block has a 0% support resolution rate while Pattern Builder has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Layout Grid Block was last updated 2 years ago and Pattern Builder was last updated 2 months ago.

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