Columnizer
v3.3.1.150by TristanChambers · updated 14 years ago
Wordpress Plugin to columnize content automatically
- Rank
- #19,208
- Down116 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 66
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.9K
- 6,908 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Columnizer at a glance
Columnizer is a WordPress plugin by TristanChambers with 60+ active installs, the #19,208 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 20% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 3.3.1.150 came out on Sep 7, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.4.2. Among the 44 plugins tagged “column”, it ranks #21. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats41 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Columnizer |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 66 · -2.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 67 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 68 |
Rank over time
#19,208 · down 124 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,208 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #19,092 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,094 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,104 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,154 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #19,203 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #19,163 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,147 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,137 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,178 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,214 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,058 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,084 |
Growth %
Average -0.25% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.49% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.51% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -1.49% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.47% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v3.3100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.3.1.150
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.4.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 5, 2012
- Last updated
- Sep 7, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Columnizer
How many websites use Columnizer?
Columnizer 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 #19,208 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Columnizer been downloaded?
6,908 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Columnizer last updated?
Version 3.3.1.150 came out on Sep 7, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is Columnizer compatible with the latest WordPress?
Columnizer’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 Columnizer still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Columnizer have?
4.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Columnizer?
The plugins most like Columnizer, by the tags they share, are Column Shortcodes (60K+), Display Posts (70K+) and Insert Pages (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 33%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 67%4–5★
- Mixed
- 33%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 66 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 6.9K |
| Author | TristanChambers |
| First released | Sep 5, 2012 |
| Version | 3.3.1.150 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 7, 2012 |
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