Genesis Widget Column Classes vs BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap… (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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BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…

BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…

4.5(4)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 days ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Genesis Widget Column Classes has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 8 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Genesis Widget Column Classes has accumulated 91K+ total downloads while BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap… has 52K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Genesis Widget Column Classes
BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…4.5/5
Total Reviews
8Genesis Widget Column Classes
BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…4
Active Installs
6.0K+Genesis Widget Column Classes
BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…2.0K+
Total Downloads
91K+Genesis Widget Column Classes
BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…52K+
Support Resolution
N/AGenesis Widget Column Classes
BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…N/A
Last Updated
1 year agoGenesis Widget Column Classes
BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…2 days ago
First Released
2015Genesis Widget Column Classes
BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…2022
Age
11 yearsGenesis Widget Column Classes
BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…4 years
WP Requires
3.1+Genesis Widget Column Classes
BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…6.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Genesis Widget Column Classes
BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…7.2+
Business Model
FreeGenesis Widget Column Classes
BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…Free
Latest Version
1.3.1Genesis Widget Column Classes
BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…0.1.54

Rating Breakdown

Genesis Widget Column Classes

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

BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…

4.5/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
25%
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!

BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap… Reviews

by 2020crystal

Literally the worst

I’m revising this review because the support has been amazing (once they found me in the system)! This topic was modified 1 year, 1 month ago by 2020crystal.

by mikehenry07

Great Support !

Product has a bit of learning curve but it works great. The best part of this product is the Support Team behind it. They are always Top Notch!

by manni65929

Incompatible with WpGeoDirectory

I would love it, when the avialabe templates could be edited easier and more intuitive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genesis Widget Column Classes or BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap… more popular?
Genesis Widget Column Classes has 6.0K+ active installations while BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap… has 2.0K+. Genesis Widget Column Classes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Genesis Widget Column Classes or BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…?
Genesis Widget Column Classes has a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap… has a 4.5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are Genesis Widget Column Classes and BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap… free?
Genesis Widget Column Classes is free and BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap… is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Genesis Widget Column Classes or BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap…?
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 BlockStrap Page Builder – Bootstrap… was last updated 2 days ago.

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