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Genesis Widget Column Classes vs Authors List (2026)

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

Genesis Widget Column Classes

Genesis Widget Column Classes

4.5(8)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Authors List

Authors List

5(22)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Authors List has a higher user rating (5/5 from 22 reviews) while Genesis Widget Column Classes leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Genesis Widget Column Classes has accumulated 91K+ total downloads while Authors List has 56K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Genesis Widget Column Classes
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Authors List5/5
Total Reviews
8Genesis Widget Column Classes
►
Authors List22
Active Installs
6.0K+Genesis Widget Column Classes
◄
Authors List5.0K+
Total Downloads
91K+Genesis Widget Column Classes
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Authors List56K+
Support Resolution
N/AGenesis Widget Column Classes
Authors ListN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoGenesis Widget Column Classes
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Authors List4 months ago
First Released
2015Genesis Widget Column Classes
Authors List2019
Age
11 yearsGenesis Widget Column Classes
Authors List7 years
WP Requires
3.1+Genesis Widget Column Classes
Authors List4.7.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Genesis Widget Column Classes
Authors List5.4+
Business Model
FreeGenesis Widget Column Classes
Authors ListFree
Latest Version
1.3.1Genesis Widget Column Classes
Authors List2.0.6.2

Rating Breakdown

Genesis Widget Column Classes

4.5/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

Authors List

5/5(22 reviews)
5
95%
4
5%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Genesis Widget Column Classes Reviews

by kevkong1

More trouble than it’s worth

Tried using thirds will not work on my theme the %’s are all wrong, pointless margin left makes the grid look out of place. Easier to write your own CSS.

by joegestalt

Simple and Beautiful

Such a simple thing to add column classes to widget, but it makes working with genesis themes so much easier. Haven’t come across any bugs either, it just work. Thanks for the great plugin!

by lisapike

Super Plugin with Stellar Support

A great plugin that works seamlessly in the background to give your site that polished look. Stellar Support by Jory Hogeveen when you need it too!

Authors List Reviews

by walacky

Excellent

Very good and customizable solution!

by Marko6548

Great plugin, thanks

Great plugin. Thanks

by nancy.hildebrandt

Perfect

I’ve spent a lot of time looking for a way to create a list of post authors with their bios. Just found this plugin, added the simple shortcode with no extra attributes and got exactly what I was look

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genesis Widget Column Classes or Authors List more popular?
Genesis Widget Column Classes has 6.0K+ active installations while Authors List has 5.0K+. Genesis Widget Column Classes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Genesis Widget Column Classes or Authors List?
Genesis Widget Column Classes has a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Authors List has a 5/5 rating from 22 reviews.
Are Genesis Widget Column Classes and Authors List free?
Genesis Widget Column Classes is free and Authors List is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Genesis Widget Column Classes or Authors List?
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 Widget Column Classes was last updated 1 year ago and Authors List was last updated 4 months ago.

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