Two Columns Archive
v1.0by afiskon · updated 15 years ago
A widget that displays blog archive in two columns.
- Rank
- #37,164
- Up7,912 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,461 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Two Columns Archive at a glance
Two Columns Archive is a WordPress plugin by afiskon with 10+ active installs, the #37,164 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0 came out on Apr 28, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 92 plugins tagged “columns”, it ranks #57. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats11 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Two Columns Archive |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 15 |
Rank over time
#37,164 · up 981 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #37,164 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #45,076 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #42,768 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #36,522 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #39,291 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,835 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #35,490 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #38,145 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +7.69% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -13.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -6.67% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
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.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 2.0.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 25, 2011
- Last updated
- Apr 28, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Two Columns Archive
How many websites use Two Columns Archive?
Two Columns Archive is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #37,164 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Two Columns Archive been downloaded?
2,461 times in total since 2011.
When was Two Columns Archive last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Apr 28, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Two Columns Archive compatible with the latest WordPress?
Two Columns Archive’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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.
Is Two Columns Archive still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Two Columns Archive have?
1.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Two Columns Archive?
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Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | afiskon |
| First released | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 2.0.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 28, 2011 |
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