LJ Multi Column Archive
v1.4by littlejon · updated 15 years ago
LJ Multi Column Archive is a Wordpress plugin/widget that allows you to display your archive list with multiple columns.
- Rank
- #6,507
- Up3 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,250
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.9K
- 6,866 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
LJ Multi Column Archive at a glance
LJ Multi Column Archive is a WordPress plugin by littlejon with 1K+ active installs, the #6,507 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times, 27% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.4 came out on Jan 1, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.3.2. Among the 19 plugins tagged “multi”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2009.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats206 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | LJ Multi Column Archive |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,252 · -3.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,252 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,253 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,254 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,253 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,255 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,253 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,254 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,254 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,253 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,255 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,252 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,251 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,295 |
Rank over time
#6,507 · up 22 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #6,507 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #6,510 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #6,509 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #6,513 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #6,510 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #6,506 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #6,503 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #6,504 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #6,505 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #6,511 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #6,511 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #6,528 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #6,534 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #6,529 |
Growth %
Average -0.26% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.04% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.16% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.24% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.08% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.40% |
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.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
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 2.8
- Tested up to
- 3.3.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 19, 2009
- Last updated
- Jan 1, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about LJ Multi Column Archive
How many websites use LJ Multi Column Archive?
LJ Multi Column Archive 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 #6,507 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has LJ Multi Column Archive been downloaded?
6,866 times in total since 2009. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 10 times. See download stats
When was LJ Multi Column Archive last updated?
Version 1.4 came out on Jan 1, 2012 (14 years ago). See every release
Is LJ Multi Column Archive compatible with the latest WordPress?
LJ Multi Column Archive’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, 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 LJ Multi Column Archive have known security vulnerabilities?
No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for LJ Multi Column Archive. See its security record
Is LJ Multi Column Archive still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does LJ Multi Column Archive have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to LJ Multi Column Archive?
The plugins most like LJ Multi Column Archive, by the tags they share, are Custom Sidebars (100K+), Image Widget (100K+) and Recent Posts Widget With Thumbnails (100K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 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★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,250 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.9K |
| Author | littlejon |
| First released | Jul 19, 2009 |
| Version | 1.4 |
| Requires WP | 2.8 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 1, 2012 |
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