Layout Grid Block is the #4 ranked block app on WordPress, with a 4.7 average rating from 13 reviews, as of Aug 31, 2026.
Layout Grid Block is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Automattic. With a rating of 4.7★ from 13 reviews, it currently ranks #4 in the Block category.
AppRanks data: Layout Grid Block ranks #4 in Block on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Layout Grid Block is a highly rated WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Block category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 13 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.7★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Automattic — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (13) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Layout Grid Block works
Want to create a column-based layout with easily customizable column-width and positions? Or perhaps you want to align your content to a global layout grid across your post. With this Layout Grid block you can do both or either. There are also options to provide specific layouts to mobile or tablet breakpoints. Pick a number of columns (1-4), then go ahead and resize and position each column as you want them to look, for any screen. Optionally apply background colours and paddings to add emphasis.
Source and Support You can follow development, file an issue, suggest features, and view the source at the Github repo: https://github.com/automattic/block-experiments
Category rankings
As of Sep 4, 2026- Block#4of 593Top 1%
- Block-enabled#30of 427Top 8%
- Popular#233of 510Top 46%
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Competitors & alternatives
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Where Layout Grid Block stands in the Block category
Layout Grid Block ranks #4 of 593 apps in the Block category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Layout Grid Block?
Layout Grid Block is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.7-star rating from 13 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Block category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Automattic.
Who uses Layout Grid Block?
Currently around 200,000 active stores have installed Layout Grid Block. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Block category on WordPress.
Where does Layout Grid Block rank on WordPress?
Layout Grid Block currently sits at position #4 in the Block category on WordPress. That places it in the top 1% of 593 apps tracked in the same category. Category positions are read from the live marketplace ranking and refresh on each scrape, so the number you see here reflects the most recent crawl rather than a long-running average.