Compare WordPress Genesis (2026)
Side-by-side comparisons of the most popular WordPress genesis. As of April 2026, we have 27 curated comparisons with detailed analysis based on real WordPress.org data.
27 Genesis Comparisons
Genesis eNews Extended4.740K+vs
20K+4.6Genesis Simple Hooks
Genesis eNews Extended4.740K+vs
10K+4.8Genesis Columns Advanced
Genesis eNews Extended4.740K+vs
10K+4.4Genesis Simple Share
Genesis eNews Extended4.740K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Widget Column Classes
Genesis eNews Extended4.740K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Portfolio Pro
Genesis Simple Hooks4.620K+vs
10K+4.8Genesis Columns Advanced
Genesis Simple Hooks4.620K+vs
10K+4.4Genesis Simple Share
Genesis Simple Hooks4.620K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Widget Column Classes
Genesis Simple Hooks4.620K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Portfolio Pro
Genesis Columns Advanced4.810K+vs
10K+4.4Genesis Simple Share
Genesis Columns Advanced4.810K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Widget Column Classes
Genesis Columns Advanced4.810K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Portfolio Pro
Genesis Connect for WooCommerce4.110K+vs
10K+4.4Genesis Simple Share
Genesis Simple Share4.410K+vs
10K+4.4Genesis Simple Sidebars
Genesis Simple Share4.410K+vs
8.0K+5Genesis Featured Page Advanced
Genesis Simple Share4.410K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Widget Column Classes
Genesis Simple Share4.410K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Portfolio Pro
Genesis Simple Share4.410K+vs
2.0K+4.8Genesis Simple Menus
Genesis Connect for WooCommerce4.110K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Widget Column Classes
Genesis Connect for WooCommerce4.110K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Portfolio Pro
Genesis Simple Sidebars4.410K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Widget Column Classes
Genesis Simple Sidebars4.410K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Portfolio Pro
Genesis Featured Page Advanced58.0K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Widget Column Classes
Genesis Featured Page Advanced58.0K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Portfolio Pro
Genesis Portfolio Pro4.56.0K+vs
6.0K+4.5Genesis Widget Column Classes
Genesis Widget Column Classes4.56.0K+vs
2.0K+4.8Genesis Simple Menus
Genesis Portfolio Pro4.56.0K+vs
2.0K+4.8Genesis Simple Menus
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How do I choose the right WordPress genesis plugin?
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Are there free alternatives among WordPress genesis?
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