Genesis Easy Columns
v1.4by Code96 · updated 9 years ago
Easily add Genesis column shortcodes to your WordPress editor.
- Rank
- #4,733
- Up1 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2,330
- 2K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 53.2K
- 53,158 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 11 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Genesis Easy Columns at a glance
Genesis Easy Columns is a WordPress plugin by Code96 with 2K+ active installs, the #4,733 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times, 29% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 11 reviews. Version 1.4 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 92 plugins tagged “columns”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats313 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Genesis Easy Columns |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2,334 · -0.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2,334 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2,335 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2,336 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2,346 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2,338 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2,331 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2,334 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2,336 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2,339 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2,342 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2,338 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2,336 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2,336 |
Rank over time
#4,733 · up 7 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #4,733 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #4,734 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #4,734 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #4,727 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #4,716 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #4,726 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #4,738 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #4,733 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #4,732 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #4,727 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #4,728 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #4,742 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #4,753 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #4,750 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | #4,740 |
Growth %
Average -0.01% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.04% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.21% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.30% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.09% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.09% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
2K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2K+ |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2K+ |
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
4.4★★★★★11 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Mar 28, 2013
- Last updated
- Nov 28, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Genesis Easy Columns
How many websites use Genesis Easy Columns?
Genesis Easy Columns is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #4,733 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Genesis Easy Columns been downloaded?
53,158 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 12 times. See download stats
When was Genesis Easy Columns last updated?
Version 1.4 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release
Is Genesis Easy Columns compatible with the latest WordPress?
Genesis Easy Columns’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Easy Columns have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Genesis Easy Columns. See its security record
Is Genesis Easy Columns still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Genesis Easy Columns have?
4.4 out of 5 from 11 reviews on WordPress.org. 82% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Genesis Easy Columns?
The plugins most like Genesis Easy Columns, by the tags they share, are Admin Columns (100K+), Column Shortcodes (60K+) and Genesis Columns Advanced (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
11 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 82%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 9%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 9%
- Positive
- 82%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 18%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 5 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2,330 |
| Reported installs | 2K+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 11 |
| Total downloads | 53.2K |
| Author | Code96 |
| First released | Mar 28, 2013 |
| Version | 1.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 |
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