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Genesis Columns Advanced

v2.0.5

by Nick Diego · updated 2 years ago

Adds shortcodes to easily create up to 42 different columned layouts.

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Rank
#2,148
Up2 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 11,000
10K+ reported · Medium
Total downloads
140.7K
140,698 all-time
Rating
4.8/5
25 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +46.9% (30d)·Toward 20K+ · ETA ~53d

Genesis Columns Advanced at a glance

Genesis Columns Advanced is a WordPress plugin by Nick Diego with 10K+ active installs, the #2,148 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 28 times, 47% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews. Version 2.0.5 came out on Jun 23, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.1.16. It leads the 7 plugins tagged “Genesis Framework”. It was first released in 2015.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

700 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Genesis Columns Advanced Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.2030Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateGenesis Columns Advanced
Nov 8, 202617
Nov 7, 202631
Nov 6, 202636
Nov 5, 202628
Nov 4, 202623
Nov 3, 202631
Nov 2, 202629
Nov 1, 202627
Oct 31, 202620
Oct 30, 202621
Oct 29, 202628
Oct 28, 202626
Oct 27, 202624
Oct 26, 202630
Oct 25, 202627
Oct 24, 202618
Oct 23, 202631
Oct 22, 202630
Oct 21, 202624
Oct 20, 202628
Oct 19, 202623
Oct 18, 202615
Oct 17, 202618
Oct 16, 202614
Oct 15, 202613
Oct 14, 202618
Oct 13, 202620
Oct 12, 202614
Oct 11, 202618
Oct 10, 202618

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 11,264 · -0.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.11.3K11.3KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 202611,264
Nov 8, 202611,299
Nov 7, 202611,277
Nov 5, 202611,321
Nov 4, 202611,292
Nov 3, 202611,247
Nov 2, 202611,262
Nov 1, 202611,284
Oct 31, 202611,268
Oct 30, 202611,263
Oct 29, 202611,299
Oct 28, 202611,278
Oct 27, 202611,277

Rank over time

#2,148 · up 11 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 15 days across 1 series.#2.2K#2.2K#2.2KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#2,148
Nov 8, 2026#2,150
Nov 7, 2026#2,154
Nov 6, 2026#2,154
Nov 5, 2026#2,150
Nov 4, 2026#2,151
Nov 3, 2026#2,154
Nov 2, 2026#2,153
Nov 1, 2026#2,151
Oct 31, 2026#2,154
Oct 30, 2026#2,155
Oct 29, 2026#2,152
Oct 28, 2026#2,160
Oct 27, 2026#2,161
Oct 16, 2026#2,159

Growth %

Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.0%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.31%
Nov 8, 2026+0.20%
Nov 7, 2026-0.19%
Nov 5, 2026+0.26%
Nov 4, 2026+0.40%
Nov 3, 2026-0.13%
Nov 2, 2026-0.20%
Nov 1, 2026+0.14%
Oct 31, 2026+0.04%
Oct 30, 2026-0.32%
Oct 29, 2026+0.19%
Oct 28, 2026+0.01%

Active installs band

10K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 15 days across 1 series.9.5K10K10.5KOct 16Oct 27Nov 1Nov 5Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.1.16
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 202610K+
Nov 8, 202610K+
Nov 7, 202610K+
Nov 6, 202610K+
Nov 5, 202610K+
Nov 4, 202610K+
Nov 3, 202610K+
Nov 2, 202610K+
Nov 1, 202610K+
Oct 31, 202610K+
Oct 30, 202610K+
Oct 29, 202610K+
Oct 28, 202610K+
Oct 27, 202610K+
Oct 16, 202610K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #2160 → #2150Downloads +14.6%
    • Tested up to 6.1.15 → 6.1.16

Versions in use

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

  • v2.099%
  • Other0.6%

Rating trend

4.8★★★★★25 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
2.0.5
Requires WordPress
3.6
Tested up to
6.1.16
Requires PHP
–
First released
Feb 1, 2015
Last updated
Jun 23, 2024
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Genesis Columns Advanced

How many websites use Genesis Columns Advanced?

Genesis Columns Advanced is active on 10K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #2,148 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Genesis Columns Advanced been downloaded?

140,698 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 28 times. See download stats

When was Genesis Columns Advanced last updated?

Version 2.0.5 came out on Jun 23, 2024 (2 years ago). See every release

Is Genesis Columns Advanced compatible with the latest WordPress?

Genesis Columns Advanced’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.1.16, 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.

Does Genesis Columns Advanced have known security vulnerabilities?

None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 1 older issue, fixed in earlier versions, so keep Genesis Columns Advanced up to date. See its security record

Is Genesis Columns Advanced still maintained?

Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Genesis Columns Advanced have?

4.8 out of 5 from 25 reviews on WordPress.org. 88% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Genesis Columns Advanced?

The plugins most like Genesis Columns Advanced, by the tags they share, are Column Shortcodes (60K+), Genesis eNews Extended (40K+) and Genesis Simple Hooks (20K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.8

★★★★★

25 reviews

  • 5 stars: 22 reviews, 88%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
  • 2 stars: 1 reviews, 4%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
92%4–5★
Mixed
4%3★
Critical
4%1–2★
  • About 16 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 16 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Genesis Columns Advanced
Estimated installs≈ 11,000
Reported installs10K+
Rating4.8
Reviews25
Total downloads140.7K
AuthorNick Diego
First releasedFeb 1, 2015
Version2.0.5
Requires WP3.6
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJun 23, 2024

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