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JetGridBuilder — Grid Builder for Elementor and Gutenberg

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Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

JetGridBuilder — Grid Builder for Elementor and Gutenberg Review - In-Depth Analysis

JetGridBuilder is a free addon for Elementor and Gutenberg that allows you to create stunning grids on your website. It eliminates the limitations of premade layouts, enabling dynamic content arrangement.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.75/10

User Rating

2.8/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Meet JetGridBuilder plugin for Elementor and Gutenberg, a free addon for creating wow-grids on your website. Forget about the limits of premade layouts. Put your ideas in motion just by dragging the posts to the desired grid area.

Build the grids for various purposes: posts grid for a blog, product grid for an online store, portfolio or image galleries, grid with advertising banners and events, etc. Crocoblock guarantees that JetGridBuilder plugin is RTL compatible, has the lightest code and most responsive design options in the field.

Unpacking the plugin, you will find 2 widgets inside: Post Grid Builder and Terms Grid Builder.

JetGridBuilder works flawlessly with ACF, PODS, Metabox, Toolset, and WooCommerce. Create custom post types and product posts, add pages, posts, categories, and subcategories with any of these tools, and be sure that JetGridBuilder will display them dynamically. All you need to do is to arrange the cards in the grid of your design with the help of Elementor and Gutenberg.

Great news for the adherents of Crocoblock’s JetEngine plugin. Use JetEngine listing as a source of data for your grid to display extra custom dynamic info. JetEngine listing's stylizations will be applied to the grid instead of the default ones.

The opportunities you get with JetGridBuilder include setting backing grid columns, adjusting layout complexity, aligning posts, and customizing loading spinners. You can also choose between two item style options for displaying your content.

We prepared an inspiring demo page, where you can play with the posts: adjust, move, delete or add them. Check out free grid plugin — JetGridBuilder — in action.

Here are some useful links for you to dive into the details on JetGridBuilder application.

Comparing to Alternatives

JetGridBuilder offers grid building features for Elementor and Gutenberg but faces strong competition from several well-established alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates with both Elementor and Gutenberg editors.
Offers unique grid building solutions appreciated by some users.
Free to use with no paid version required.
Part of the Crocoblock suite, which is popular among some users.

Weaknesses

Mobile responsiveness is poor, showing the same layout as desktop.
Support is reported as unprofessional and slow to resolve issues.
Frequent fatal errors causing site crashes after updates.
Has a known high-severity security vulnerability fixed only in recent versions.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a low average rating of 2.8 and 60% of ratings being 1 or 2 stars, user sentiment is mixed but leans negative due to critical issues.

Positive highlights

"It’s just amazing and free... This and JetEngine, the best of Crocoblock." — viabit
"Perfect. Simple and unique solutions 🙂" — Soczó Kristóf
"Free and effective grid building for Elementor and Gutenberg." — general positive feedback

Common complaints

Lack of mobile responsiveness and adaptability.
Poor and unprofessional customer support.
Frequent fatal errors causing site crashes.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerability with high risk score.
Unstable plugin performance after updates.
Limited support responsiveness and issue resolution.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a free grid builder integrated with Elementor and Gutenberg and are willing to tolerate some instability and limited support.

Not ideal for

Users needing reliable mobile responsiveness, professional support, and stable performance should consider alternatives due to reported issues and security concerns.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes core grid building features compatible with Elementor and Gutenberg editors.

Final Verdict

JetGridBuilder provides useful grid building features for Elementor and Gutenberg users at no cost, with some users praising its functionality and integration. However, significant drawbacks include poor mobile responsiveness, frequent fatal errors, and unsatisfactory support, which impact overall reliability.

Given its known security vulnerability and mixed user experiences, those requiring stable, secure, and well-supported grid solutions should consider alternative plugins. JetGridBuilder may suit users prioritizing free features over stability and support.