Columns vs Genesis Easy Columns (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Genesis Easy Columns has a higher user rating (4.4/5 from 11 reviews) while Columns leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Columns has accumulated 91K+ total downloads while Genesis Easy Columns has 52K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Columns | Genesis Easy Columns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 4.4/5 |
| Total Reviews | 22 | ◄ | 11 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 2.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 91K+ | ◄ | 52K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 8 years ago | ► | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2013 | |
| Age | 13 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | 3.2+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.7.3 | 1.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Columns
Genesis Easy Columns
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Columns averaged approximately 3 daily downloads while Genesis Easy Columns averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
Columns Reviews
Efficient and simple to use, thank you!
It does not compare with other columns plugins, as it is the simplest I have been able to use. It is perfect when using Disable Gutenberg or such.
Simple and effective
I really like these kind of lean plugins. Maybe it’s not for everyone but it doesn’t add any bloat and I like that. To the people who say this plugin is not responsive. Responsive settings are based
Works nicely but is not responsive
Installed great but on a phone gives two really skinny columns instead of stacking them up.
Genesis Easy Columns Reviews
TOTALLY IDIOT PLUGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And HERE THE REASON WHY: (dont worry, it’s NOT JUST YOU that make plugins like this with these STUPID shortcodes that appear BETWEEN the page. All idiots that are UNABLE TO MAKE A VISUAL EDITOR OF COL
Not responsive
Columns were overlapping when screen size get’s smaller.
THE BEST PLUGIN FOR MAKING COLUMNS
Terrific plug-in for creating columns, so easy. More importantly truly AMAZING support. Being new to technology I did not know what I was doing but Matthew(Code96) walked me through it ..BTW it is rea
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