Description
Gridly Design Overlay adds a front-end grid overlay that helps developers and site builders check responsive layout alignment while working on WordPress sites.
The plugin includes a settings page under Settings where administrators can configure:
- Overlay visibility.
- Overlay color.
- Overlay opacity.
- Desktop grid container width.
- Desktop, tablet, and mobile columns.
- Desktop, tablet, and mobile gaps.
- Desktop, tablet, and mobile side spacing.
Tablet settings apply from 480px through 1024px. Mobile settings apply up to 479px.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/gridly-design-overlay/directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Gridly Design Overlay to configure the overlay.
FAQ
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Who is this plugin for?
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This plugin is intended for developers and site builders who want a simple visual grid overlay while checking responsive layouts.
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Does the overlay affect visitors’ ability to click the page?
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No. The overlay uses
pointer-events: none, so it does not block normal page interaction. -
Can I configure different grid values per device size?
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Yes. The settings page includes separate desktop, tablet, and mobile grid values.
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Contributors & Developers
“Gridly Design Overlay” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.0.4
- Renamed the plugin to Gridly Design Overlay and aligned the slug, text domain, and contributor metadata.
1.0.3
- Rebuilt the plugin package for resubmission.
1.0.2
- Rebuilt the export with the approved plugin slug and text domain.
1.0.1
- Renamed the plugin to avoid restricted plugin directory terms.
- Kept the text domain aligned with the plugin slug.
1.0.0
- Initial release.