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Columns DIY

v1.1

by Corey McKrill · updated 12 years ago

Simple shortcodes for div-based columns and rows. Wrap desired content in [column][/column]. Mark the end of a row with [endrow]. CSS not included.

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Rank
#37,317
Down25 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 15
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
3.2K
3,220 all-time
Rating
1.0/5
1 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months

Columns DIY at a glance

Columns DIY is a WordPress plugin by Corey McKrill with 10+ active installs, the #37,317 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1 came out on Apr 19, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.9.40. Among the 92 plugins tagged “columns”, it ranks #58. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.

Downloads over time

Download stats

11 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Columns DIY Compare series
Downloads over time: 13 days across 1 series.0510Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateColumns DIY
Nov 9, 20260
Nov 8, 20260
Nov 7, 20260
Nov 6, 202611
Nov 5, 20260
Nov 4, 20260
Nov 3, 20260
Nov 2, 20260
Nov 1, 20260
Oct 31, 20260
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20260

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 15 · +15.4% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.12131415Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202615
Nov 8, 202615
Nov 7, 202614
Nov 5, 202614
Nov 4, 202612
Nov 3, 202613
Nov 2, 202612
Nov 1, 202614
Oct 31, 202614
Oct 30, 202615
Oct 29, 202613
Oct 28, 202613

Rank over time

#37,317 · up 4,542 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#35K#40K#45KOct 28Oct 30Nov 3Nov 5Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#37,317
Nov 8, 2026#37,292
Nov 5, 2026#39,375
Nov 4, 2026#47,102
Nov 3, 2026#42,432
Nov 2, 2026#45,917
Oct 31, 2026#40,106
Oct 30, 2026#35,176
Oct 29, 2026#43,514
Oct 28, 2026#41,859

Growth %

Average +1.20% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-10%0%10%Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 20260.00%
Nov 8, 2026+7.14%
Nov 7, 20260.00%
Nov 5, 2026+16.67%
Nov 4, 2026-7.69%
Nov 3, 2026+8.33%
Nov 2, 2026-14.29%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 2026-6.67%
Oct 30, 2026+15.38%
Oct 29, 20260.00%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610+
Nov 8, 202610+
Nov 7, 202610+
Nov 6, 202610+
Nov 5, 202610+
Nov 4, 202610+
Nov 3, 202610+
Nov 2, 202610+
Nov 1, 202610+
Oct 31, 202610+
Oct 30, 202610+
Oct 29, 202610+
Oct 28, 202610+
Oct 27, 202610+

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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.1100%

Rating trend

1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.1
Requires WordPress
2.8
Tested up to
3.9.40
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 21, 2012
Last updated
Apr 19, 2014
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Columns DIY

How many websites use Columns DIY?

Columns DIY is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #37,317 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Columns DIY been downloaded?

3,220 times in total since 2012.

When was Columns DIY last updated?

Version 1.1 came out on Apr 19, 2014 (12 years ago).

Is Columns DIY compatible with the latest WordPress?

Columns DIY’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, 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 Columns DIY still maintained?

Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Columns DIY have?

1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.

What are the best alternatives to Columns DIY?

The plugins most like Columns DIY, by the tags they share, are Column Shortcodes (60K+), Genesis Columns Advanced (10K+) and Columns (3K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

1.0

★★★★★

1 reviews

  • 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
Positive
0%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
100%1–2★
  • About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.

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Columns DIY
Estimated installs≈ 15
Reported installs10+
Rating1.0
Reviews1
Total downloads3.2K
AuthorCorey McKrill
First releasedAug 21, 2012
Version1.1
Requires WP2.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedApr 19, 2014

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