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Genesis Columns Advanced vs Lightweight Grid Columns (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Genesis Columns Advanced

Genesis Columns Advanced

4.8(25)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Lightweight Grid Columns

Lightweight Grid Columns

4.9(42)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
View Lightweight Grid Columns

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Lightweight Grid Columns has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 42 reviews) while Genesis Columns Advanced leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Genesis Columns Advanced has accumulated 137K+ total downloads while Lightweight Grid Columns has 120K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Genesis Columns Advanced
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Lightweight Grid Columns4.9/5
Total Reviews
25Genesis Columns Advanced
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Lightweight Grid Columns42
Active Installs
10K+Genesis Columns Advanced
Lightweight Grid Columns10K+
Total Downloads
137K+Genesis Columns Advanced
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Lightweight Grid Columns120K+
Support Resolution
N/AGenesis Columns Advanced
Lightweight Grid ColumnsN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoGenesis Columns Advanced
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Lightweight Grid Columns7 years ago
First Released
2015Genesis Columns Advanced
Lightweight Grid Columns2015
Age
11 yearsGenesis Columns Advanced
Lightweight Grid Columns11 years
WP Requires
3.6+Genesis Columns Advanced
Lightweight Grid Columns4.5+
PHP Requires
false+Genesis Columns Advanced
Lightweight Grid Columnsfalse+
Business Model
FreeGenesis Columns Advanced
Lightweight Grid ColumnsFree
Latest Version
2.0.5Genesis Columns Advanced
Lightweight Grid Columns1.0

Rating Breakdown

Genesis Columns Advanced

4.8/5(25 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
4%
2
4%
1
0%

Lightweight Grid Columns

4.9/5(42 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
2%
2
2%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Genesis Columns Advanced Reviews

by aga2442

quite successful

I was using a different plugin before. I had a lot of problems. but now i am using this plugin. It takes up very little space. I recommend it to those who use classic editors.

by mediafluent

Needs update for Gutenberg

I’m sure it’s awesome for classic editor but would be even more awesome if it worked with Gutenberg which it does not even though the plugin is compatible with newest version of WP.

by eir3apps

Great

Very useful!

Lightweight Grid Columns Reviews

by alvar05

Really simple plugin

Thanks for a really simple and working plugin!!

by Lindsey

Breaks Admin Bar

The admin bar breaks upon installation and activation of this plugin. If you’re having similar issues, deactivate to troubleshoot.

by bazilio07

Mega plugin

плагин шикарен, как и все творения Тома!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genesis Columns Advanced or Lightweight Grid Columns more popular?
Genesis Columns Advanced has 10K+ active installations while Lightweight Grid Columns has 10K+. Lightweight Grid Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Genesis Columns Advanced or Lightweight Grid Columns?
Genesis Columns Advanced has a 4.8/5 rating from 25 reviews, while Lightweight Grid Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 42 reviews.
Are Genesis Columns Advanced and Lightweight Grid Columns free?
Genesis Columns Advanced is free and Lightweight Grid Columns is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Genesis Columns Advanced or Lightweight Grid Columns?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Genesis Columns Advanced was last updated 1 year ago and Lightweight Grid Columns was last updated 7 years ago.

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