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Layout Grid Block vs Template Manager by WordPress Monsters (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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Template Manager by WordPress Monsters

Template Manager by WordPress Monsters

5(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Template Manager by WordPress Monsters has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Layout Grid Block leads in active installations (200K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Layout Grid Block has accumulated 186K+ total downloads while Template Manager by WordPress Monsters has 1.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Layout Grid Block
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Template Manager by WordPress Monsters5/5
Total Reviews
13Layout Grid Block
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Template Manager by WordPress Monsters1
Active Installs
200K+Layout Grid Block
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Template Manager by WordPress Monsters10
Total Downloads
186K+Layout Grid Block
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Template Manager by WordPress Monsters1.4K+
Support Resolution
0%Layout Grid Block
Template Manager by WordPress MonstersN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoLayout Grid Block
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Template Manager by WordPress Monsters8 years ago
First Released
2019Layout Grid Block
Template Manager by WordPress Monsters2017
Age
7 yearsLayout Grid Block
Template Manager by WordPress Monsters9 years
WP Requires
5.8+Layout Grid Block
Template Manager by WordPress Monsters3.1.0+
PHP Requires
false+Layout Grid Block
Template Manager by WordPress Monstersfalse+
Business Model
FreeLayout Grid Block
Template Manager by WordPress MonstersFree
Latest Version
1.8.4Layout Grid Block
Template Manager by WordPress Monsters1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Layout Grid Block

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

Template Manager by WordPress Monsters

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

Template Manager by WordPress Monsters Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Layout Grid Block or Template Manager by WordPress Monsters more popular?
Layout Grid Block has 200K+ active installations while Template Manager by WordPress Monsters has 10. Layout Grid Block is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Layout Grid Block or Template Manager by WordPress Monsters?
Layout Grid Block has a 4.7/5 rating from 13 reviews, while Template Manager by WordPress Monsters has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Layout Grid Block and Template Manager by WordPress Monsters free?
Layout Grid Block is free and Template Manager by WordPress Monsters is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Layout Grid Block or Template Manager by WordPress Monsters?
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 Template Manager by WordPress Monsters was last updated 8 years ago.

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