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Grid Columns

v0.2.0

by Justin Tadlock · updated 9 years ago

A [column] shortcode for creating columnized content.

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Rank
#6,832
Up3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 1,150
1K+ reported · High
Total downloads
38.2K
38,213 all-time
Rating
4.8/5
22 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +44.4% (30d)·Toward 2K+ · ETA ~50d

Grid Columns at a glance

Grid Columns is a WordPress plugin by Justin Tadlock with 1K+ active installs, the #6,832 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times, 44% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews. Version 0.2.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 1,591 plugins tagged “shortcode”, it ranks #94. It was first released in 2012.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

147 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Grid Columns Compare series
Downloads over time: 19 days across 1 series.510Oct 10Oct 13Oct 16Oct 19Oct 22Oct 25Oct 28
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DateGrid Columns
Oct 28, 20268
Oct 27, 202610
Oct 26, 202612
Oct 25, 202611
Oct 24, 20269
Oct 23, 20266
Oct 22, 202610
Oct 21, 20268
Oct 20, 20267
Oct 19, 202612
Oct 18, 20264
Oct 17, 20267
Oct 16, 20266
Oct 15, 20266
Oct 14, 20268
Oct 13, 20266
Oct 12, 20263
Oct 11, 20266
Oct 10, 20268

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 1,155 · -0.9% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.1.2K1.2K1.2K1.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 20261,155
Nov 7, 20261,155
Nov 5, 20261,163
Nov 4, 20261,157
Nov 3, 20261,150
Nov 2, 20261,156
Nov 1, 20261,152
Oct 31, 20261,151
Oct 30, 20261,160
Oct 29, 20261,154
Oct 28, 20261,156
Oct 27, 20261,165

Rank over time

#6,832 · up 16 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#6.8K#6.8K#6.9KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#6,832
Nov 8, 2026#6,835
Nov 7, 2026#6,833
Nov 6, 2026#6,830
Nov 5, 2026#6,809
Nov 4, 2026#6,831
Nov 3, 2026#6,843
Nov 2, 2026#6,827
Nov 1, 2026#6,843
Oct 31, 2026#6,846
Oct 30, 2026#6,827
Oct 29, 2026#6,843
Oct 28, 2026#6,857
Oct 27, 2026#6,848

Growth %

Average -0.07% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-0.5%0%0.5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
Nov 7, 2026-0.34%
Nov 5, 2026+0.52%
Nov 4, 2026+0.61%
Nov 3, 2026-0.52%
Nov 2, 2026+0.35%
Nov 1, 2026+0.09%
Oct 31, 2026-0.78%
Oct 30, 2026+0.52%
Oct 29, 2026-0.17%
Oct 28, 2026-0.77%

Active installs band

1K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.9501K1.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20261K+
Nov 8, 20261K+
Nov 7, 20261K+
Nov 6, 20261K+
Nov 5, 20261K+
Nov 4, 20261K+
Nov 3, 20261K+
Nov 2, 20261K+
Nov 1, 20261K+
Oct 31, 20261K+
Oct 30, 20261K+
Oct 29, 20261K+
Oct 28, 20261K+
Oct 27, 20261K+

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Change log

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Versions in use

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

  • v0.299%
  • v0.11.5%

Rating trend

4.8★★★★★22 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
0.2.0
Requires WordPress
3.4
Tested up to
3.7.41
Requires PHP
–
First released
Oct 3, 2012
Last updated
Nov 28, 2017
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Grid Columns

How many websites use Grid Columns?

Grid Columns 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 #6,832 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Grid Columns been downloaded?

38,213 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 8 times. See download stats

When was Grid Columns last updated?

Version 0.2.0 came out on Nov 28, 2017 (8 years ago). See every release

Is Grid Columns compatible with the latest WordPress?

Grid 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 Grid Columns have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Grid Columns. See its security record

Is Grid 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 Grid Columns have?

4.8 out of 5 from 22 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Grid Columns?

The plugins most like Grid Columns, by the tags they share, are Shortcodes Ultimate (400K+), Shortcoder (100K+) and Display Posts (70K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.8

★★★★★

22 reviews

  • 5 stars: 19 reviews, 86%
  • 4 stars: 2 reviews, 9%
  • 3 stars: 1 reviews, 5%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
Positive
95%4–5★
Mixed
5%3★
Critical
0%1–2★
  • About 5 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 21 five-star reviews to balance out.

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Grid Columns
Estimated installs≈ 1,150
Reported installs1K+
Rating4.8
Reviews22
Total downloads38.2K
AuthorJustin Tadlock
First releasedOct 3, 2012
Version0.2.0
Requires WP3.4
Requires PHP–
Last updatedNov 28, 2017

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