Genesis Footer Builder
v1.3.5by Shivanand Sharma · updated 7 years ago
Genesis Footer Builder allows you to customize the site footer just as you want. This plugin exclusively works with Genesis framework.
- Rank
- #6,680
- Up10 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,200
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 105.8K
- 105,799 all-time
- Rating
- 4.8/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Genesis Footer Builder at a glance
Genesis Footer Builder is a WordPress plugin by Shivanand Sharma with 1K+ active installs, the #6,680 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 1.3.5 came out on Jun 20, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 36 plugins tagged “genesiswp”, it ranks #11. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats211 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Genesis Footer Builder |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,200 · -2.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,200 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,199 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,196 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,200 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,198 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,194 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,198 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,200 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,201 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,203 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,204 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,205 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,230 |
Rank over time
#6,680 · up 8 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,680 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,690 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,699 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,686 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,684 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,689 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,697 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,684 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,679 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,681 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,682 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,688 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,694 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,688 |
Growth %
Average -0.19% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.17% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.34% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.17% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.03% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #6694 → #6684
- Tested up to 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.399%
- v1.21.1%
Rating trend
4.8★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.6
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Feb 16, 2015
- Last updated
- Jun 20, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Genesis Footer Builder
How many websites use Genesis Footer Builder?
Genesis Footer Builder is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #6,680 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Genesis Footer Builder been downloaded?
105,799 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 9 times. See download stats
When was Genesis Footer Builder last updated?
Version 1.3.5 came out on Jun 20, 2019 (7 years ago). See every release
Is Genesis Footer Builder compatible with the latest WordPress?
Genesis Footer Builder’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 Footer Builder have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Genesis Footer Builder. See its security record
Is Genesis Footer Builder still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Genesis Footer Builder have?
4.8 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 80% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Genesis Footer Builder?
The plugins most like Genesis Footer Builder, by the tags they share, are Genesis eNews Extended (40K+), Genesis Simple Hooks (20K+) and Genesis Columns Advanced (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.8
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 80%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 20%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 19 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,200 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.8 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 105.8K |
| Author | Shivanand Sharma |
| First released | Feb 16, 2015 |
| Version | 1.3.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 20, 2019 |
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Genesis eNews Extended
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Genesis widget to add newsletter signup forms for MailChimp, AWeber, FeedBlitz, ConvertKit, and other mailing lists.
- Rank
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- Installs
- 40K+
- 4.7

Genesis Simple Hooks
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This plugin creates a new Genesis settings page that allows you to insert code (HTML, Shortcodes, and PHP), and attach it to any of the 50+ action hoo …
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Genesis Columns Advanced
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Adds shortcodes to easily create up to 42 different columned layouts.
- Rank
- #2,148
- Installs
- 10K+
- 4.8

Genesis Simple Sidebars
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This plugin allows you to create multiple, dynamic widget areas, and assign those widget areas to sidebar locations within the Genesis Framework on a …
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- #1,915
- Installs
- 10K+
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Genesis Connect for WooCommerce
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This plugin allows you to seamlessly integrate WooCommerce with the Genesis Framework and Genesis child themes.
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- Installs
- 10K+
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Genesis Featured Page Advanced
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