byBrick Columns
v1.4by davidpaulsson · updated 14 years ago
A plugin that enables for column based shortcodes.
- Rank
- #19,306
- Up52 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 65
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.3K
- 6,294 all-time
- Rating
- 3.7/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
byBrick Columns at a glance
byBrick Columns is a WordPress plugin by davidpaulsson with 60+ active installs, the #19,306 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 1.4 came out on Dec 4, 2012, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 44 plugins tagged “column”, it ranks #22. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats66 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | byBrick Columns |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 65 · -1.5% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 65 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 66 |
Rank over time
#19,306 · up 126 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #19,306 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,358 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,332 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,275 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,264 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,360 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,262 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,267 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,392 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,388 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,337 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,432 |
Growth %
Average -0.12% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.76% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.51% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.51% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
3.7★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 7, 2011
- Last updated
- Dec 4, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about byBrick Columns
How many websites use byBrick Columns?
byBrick Columns is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,306 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has byBrick Columns been downloaded?
6,294 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was byBrick Columns last updated?
Version 1.4 came out on Dec 4, 2012 (13 years ago).
Is byBrick Columns compatible with the latest WordPress?
byBrick Columns’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is byBrick Columns still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does byBrick Columns have?
3.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to byBrick Columns?
The plugins most like byBrick Columns, by the tags they share, are Column Shortcodes (60K+), Three Column Screen Layout (1K+) and WEN Responsive Columns (800+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.7
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 67%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 33%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.8.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 65 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 3.7 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 6.3K |
| Author | davidpaulsson |
| First released | Oct 7, 2011 |
| Version | 1.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 4, 2012 |
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