Active installs
60+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#19827
Peak #19827
Downloads / day
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All-time downloads
4.9K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- CSS Columns currently ranks #19827 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- The latest release, v0.9.3, shipped on Oct 19, 2012 (5,040 days ago) — release #4 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Active installs
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Details
| Author | redwerks |
|---|---|
| Current version | 0.9.3 |
| Versions released | 4 |
| Last updated | 2012-10-19 |
| Added to directory | 2012-08-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.2+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Provides a [columns] shortcode that gives a section of post content multiple columns using css3's column properties.
Frequently asked questions
Is CSS Columns a free plugin?
Yes — CSS Columns is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use CSS Columns?
WordPress.org reports 60+ active installs.
How popular is CSS Columns?
As of August 6, 2026, CSS Columns ranks #19827 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was CSS Columns last updated?
CSS Columns was last updated on October 19, 2012 (version 0.9.3). It has shipped 4 releases in total.
Who makes CSS Columns?
CSS Columns is developed by redwerks. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2012.
