WordPress plugin comparison
LJ Multi Column Archive vs Monthchunks
At a glance
- LJ Multi Column Archive has more active installs: 1K+, against 70+ for Monthchunks.
- On a typical day, LJ Multi Column Archive is downloaded about 10 times, Monthchunks about 3.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- Monthchunks was updated more recently: Jan 4, 2026, against Jan 1, 2012 for LJ Multi Column Archive.
- Monthchunks is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 3.3.2 for LJ Multi Column Archive.
- LJ Multi Column Archive has been around longer: since 2009, against 2012 for Monthchunks.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  LJ Multi Column Archive |  Monthchunks |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #6,506 | #18,179 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 193 | 53 |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 3.3.2 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×0.24 |
| Last release | 15 years ago | 10 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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