WP Blog Post Layouts vs Content Manager Light (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, Content Manager Light has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while WP Blog Post Layouts leads in active installations (10K+ vs 80). Both are free WordPress plugins. WP Blog Post Layouts has accumulated 206K+ total downloads while Content Manager Light has 26K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | WP Blog Post Layouts | Content Manager Light | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 83 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 80 |
| Total Downloads | 206K+ | ◄ | 26K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 months ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2020 | 2014 | |
| Age | 6 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 3.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.2+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.4 | 3.2 |
Rating
4.7/5WP Blog Post Layouts
►Content Manager Light5/5
Total Reviews
83WP Blog Post Layouts
◄Content Manager Light4
Active Installs
10K+WP Blog Post Layouts
◄Content Manager Light80
Total Downloads
206K+WP Blog Post Layouts
◄Content Manager Light26K+
Support Resolution
N/AWP Blog Post Layouts
Content Manager LightN/A
Last Updated
11 months agoWP Blog Post Layouts
◄Content Manager Light3 years ago
First Released
2020WP Blog Post Layouts
Content Manager Light2014
Age
6 yearsWP Blog Post Layouts
Content Manager Light12 years
WP Requires
5.0+WP Blog Post Layouts
Content Manager Light3.6+
PHP Requires
7.2+WP Blog Post Layouts
Content Manager Lightfalse+
Business Model
FreeWP Blog Post Layouts
Content Manager LightFree
Latest Version
1.1.4WP Blog Post Layouts
Content Manager Light3.2
Rating Breakdown
WP Blog Post Layouts
4.7/5(83 reviews)
5
90%
4
2%
3
1%
2
0%
1
6%
Content Manager Light
5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
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.
Content Manager Light Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is WP Blog Post Layouts or Content Manager Light more popular?
WP Blog Post Layouts has 10K+ active installations while Content Manager Light has 80. WP Blog Post Layouts is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WP Blog Post Layouts or Content Manager Light?
WP Blog Post Layouts has a 4.7/5 rating from 83 reviews, while Content Manager Light has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are WP Blog Post Layouts and Content Manager Light free?
WP Blog Post Layouts is free and Content Manager Light is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WP Blog Post Layouts or Content Manager Light?
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 Content Manager Light was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.