Grids: Layout builder for WordPress Security & Risk Analysis

wordpress.org/plugins/grids

The most advanced page and layout builder for Gutenberg and the new Block Editor, with columns, rows and responsive controls.

2K active installs v1.3.12 PHP 5.6+ WP 6.3+ Updated Feb 27, 2026
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100
A · Safe
CVEs total0
Unpatched0
Last CVENever
Safety Verdict

Is Grids: Layout builder for WordPress Safe to Use in 2026?

Generally Safe

Score 100/100

Grids: Layout builder for WordPress has no known CVEs and is actively maintained. It's a solid choice for most WordPress installations.

No known CVEs Updated 1mo ago
Risk Assessment

Based on the static analysis and vulnerability history, the "grids" plugin v1.3.12 exhibits a strong security posture. The absence of identified attack surface points like unprotected AJAX handlers, REST API routes, shortcodes, or cron events is a significant positive indicator. Furthermore, the code signals show responsible development practices, with no dangerous functions, all SQL queries using prepared statements, a high percentage of properly escaped output, and the presence of nonce checks. The lack of any reported vulnerabilities, past or present, further reinforces this positive assessment. However, the complete absence of capability checks is a potential weakness. While the plugin currently presents no apparent risks due to its limited attack surface and secure coding practices, this reliance on the absence of vulnerabilities rather than explicit access control mechanisms could become an issue if the plugin's functionality or attack surface were to expand in future versions without corresponding security enhancements. Overall, the plugin appears secure for its current scope and version, but the lack of capability checks suggests a minor area for improvement to enhance its robustness.

Key Concerns

  • Missing capability checks
Vulnerabilities
None known

Grids: Layout builder for WordPress Security Vulnerabilities

No known vulnerabilities — this is a good sign.
Code Analysis
Analyzed Mar 16, 2026

Grids: Layout builder for WordPress Code Analysis

Dangerous Functions
0
Raw SQL Queries
0
0 prepared
Unescaped Output
2
34 escaped
Nonce Checks
1
Capability Checks
0
File Operations
0
External Requests
0
Bundled Libraries
0

Output Escaping

94% escaped36 total outputs
Attack Surface

Grids: Layout builder for WordPress Attack Surface

Entry Points0
Unprotected0
WordPress Hooks 13
actioninitgrids.php:69
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptssrc\Core\Utils\Notice.php:64
actionadmin_noticessrc\Core\Utils\Notice.php:67
actionadmin_enqueue_scriptssrc\Core\Utils\Notice.php:75
filteradmin_body_classsrc\Core.php:83
actionadmin_print_scriptssrc\Core.php:90
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetssrc\Core.php:91
actionwp_footersrc\Core.php:97
actionwp_footersrc\Core.php:98
actionthe_contentsrc\Core.php:101
actionafter_setup_themesrc\Core.php:120
actionenqueue_block_editor_assetssrc\Core.php:341
actionwp_enqueue_scriptssrc\Core.php:355
Maintenance & Trust

Grids: Layout builder for WordPress Maintenance & Trust

Maintenance Signals

WordPress version tested6.9.0
Last updatedFeb 27, 2026
PHP min version5.6
Downloads69K

Community Trust

Rating100/100
Number of ratings21
Active installs2K
Developer Profile

Grids: Layout builder for WordPress Developer Profile

Evolve

4 plugins · 2K total installs

89
trust score
Avg Security Score
93/100
Avg Patch Time
30 days
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Detection Fingerprints

How We Detect Grids: Layout builder for WordPress

Patterns used to identify this plugin on WordPress sites during automated security audits and web crawling.

Asset Fingerprints

Asset Paths
/wp-content/plugins/grids/assets/css/frontend.css/wp-content/plugins/grids/assets/css/backend.css/wp-content/plugins/grids/assets/js/frontend.js/wp-content/plugins/grids/assets/js/backend.js
Script Paths
/wp-content/plugins/grids/assets/js/frontend.js/wp-content/plugins/grids/assets/js/backend.js
Version Parameters
grids/assets/css/frontend.css?ver=grids/assets/css/backend.css?ver=grids/assets/js/frontend.js?ver=grids/assets/js/backend.js?ver=

HTML / DOM Fingerprints

CSS Classes
grids-frontend
Data Attributes
data-grids-block-uid
JS Globals
gridsData
Shortcode Output
[grids layout=[grids id=
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about Grids: Layout builder for WordPress