Active installs
30+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
—
Peak #22551
Downloads / day
1
prev 1
Downloads (7d)
13
All-time downloads
3.7K
Days tracked
93
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Active installs have held steady at 30+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 2 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 23% versus the month before (3/day).
- The latest release, v2.0, shipped on Jul 10, 2014 (4,493 days ago).
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | #23871 |
| 2026-09-30 | #23619 |
| 2026-08-31 | #23092 |
| 2026-07-31 | #22869 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 | 30 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30 |
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 | 1 |
| 2026-09-30 | 6 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2 |
| 2026-06-30 | 3 |
| 2026-05-31 | 2 |
| 2026-04-30 | 6 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1 |
| 2026-01-30 | 1 |
| 2025-12-29 | 2 |
| 2025-11-29 | 1 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Marcus Downing |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0 |
| Versions released | — |
| Last updated | 2014-07-10 |
| Added to directory | 2011-10-17 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.8+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Adds a third column on the Edit Post screen.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Third Column?
WordPress.org reports 30+ active installs.
When was Third Column last updated?
Third Column was last updated on July 10, 2014 (version 2.0).
Who makes Third Column?
Third Column is developed by Marcus Downing. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in October 2011.
