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Layout Grid Block vs WP Nice Loader (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
WP Nice Loader

WP Nice Loader

3(2)

30 active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Layout Grid Block has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 13 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 30). Both are free WordPress plugins. Layout Grid Block has accumulated 186K+ total downloads while WP Nice Loader has 5.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Layout Grid Block
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WP Nice Loader3/5
Total Reviews
13Layout Grid Block
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WP Nice Loader2
Active Installs
200K+Layout Grid Block
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WP Nice Loader30
Total Downloads
186K+Layout Grid Block
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WP Nice Loader5.0K+
Support Resolution
0%Layout Grid Block
WP Nice LoaderN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoLayout Grid Block
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WP Nice Loader1 year ago
First Released
2019Layout Grid Block
WP Nice Loader2016
Age
7 yearsLayout Grid Block
WP Nice Loader10 years
WP Requires
5.8+Layout Grid Block
WP Nice Loader5.1+
PHP Requires
false+Layout Grid Block
WP Nice Loader7.4+
Business Model
FreeLayout Grid Block
WP Nice LoaderFree
Latest Version
1.8.4Layout Grid Block
WP Nice Loader0.1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

Layout Grid Block

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

WP Nice Loader

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

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

WP Nice Loader Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layout Grid Block or WP Nice Loader more popular?
Layout Grid Block has 200K+ active installations while WP Nice Loader has 30. Layout Grid Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Layout Grid Block or WP Nice Loader?
Layout Grid Block has a 4.7/5 rating from 13 reviews, while WP Nice Loader has a 3/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Layout Grid Block and WP Nice Loader free?
Layout Grid Block is free and WP Nice Loader is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Layout Grid Block or WP Nice Loader?
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?
Layout Grid Block was last updated 2 years ago and WP Nice Loader was last updated 1 year ago.

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