Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Genesis Columns Advanced currently ranks #2160 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2154, first reached on Sep 26, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 18 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 47% versus the month before (12/day).
- The latest release, v2.0.5, shipped on Jun 23, 2024 (846 days ago) — release #13 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #2160 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2157 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2165 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2161 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 14 |
| 2026-09-30 | 20 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 7 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4 |
| 2026-05-31 | 5 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 9 |
| 2026-02-28 | 11 |
| 2026-01-31 | 7 |
| 2025-12-31 | 7 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 4 |
| 2025-09-30 | 6 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Nick Diego |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.5 |
| Versions released | 13 |
| Last updated | 2024-06-23 |
| Added to directory | 2015-02-01 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.6+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds shortcodes to easily create up to 42 different columned layouts.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Genesis Columns Advanced?
WordPress.org reports 10K+ active installs.
How popular is Genesis Columns Advanced?
As of October 17, 2026, Genesis Columns Advanced ranks #2160 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2154.
When was Genesis Columns Advanced last updated?
Genesis Columns Advanced was last updated on June 23, 2024 (version 2.0.5). It has shipped 13 releases in total.
Who makes Genesis Columns Advanced?
Genesis Columns Advanced is developed by Nick Diego. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in February 2015.
