Plain Blogrid Classic Premium available
4★ (2 ratings) · Current rank #4684
Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Plain Blogrid currently ranks #4684 in the WordPress.org popular themes list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4619, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.1, shipped on Jan 31, 2026 (192 days ago) — release #9 since the theme joined the directory in 2018.
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Details
| Author | Superb |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.1 |
| Versions released | 9 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-31 |
| Added to directory | 2018-12-14 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | 4.0+ |
| Type | Classic theme |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Plain Blogrid is a clean and creative blog theme for writers and bloggers. The theme is responsive, it is fully compatible with mobile phones, desktop computers, and tablets such as iPads. The WordPress theme has a multi purpose design that is minimal and simple. The readability is optimized through great typography. You can use it as a newspaper or magazine where you post your news about your personal life, food, entertainment, gaming, or anything else. Page builders work fine with the theme, and since it's full width by default you can create a landing page or one page easily to visualize your business, agency, or consultant company. Since we have made it useful for companies too we have of course spent a lot of time to optimize the SEO (search engine optimization) and load time, so when your visitors load your site, they will have a great experience. There is also lots of space for ads such as AdSense and other ads programs, through a lot of widget opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Is Plain Blogrid a free theme?
Yes — Plain Blogrid is a free, open-source (GPL) theme distributed through the official WordPress.org directory. The author also offers a paid upgrade with additional features.
Is Plain Blogrid a block theme or a classic theme?
Plain Blogrid is a classic theme: it uses the traditional Customizer/widgets workflow rather than WordPress Full Site Editing.
How many websites use Plain Blogrid?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs.
How popular is Plain Blogrid?
As of August 11, 2026, Plain Blogrid ranks #4684 in the WordPress.org popular themes list. Its best position in our tracking is #4619.
When was Plain Blogrid last updated?
Plain Blogrid was last updated on January 31, 2026 (version 2.1). It has shipped 9 releases in total.
Who makes Plain Blogrid?
Plain Blogrid is developed by Superb. It joined the WordPress.org theme directory in December 2018.
