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Genesis Widget Column Classes vs Featured Image Column (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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Featured Image Column

Featured Image Column

4.8(11)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Featured Image Column has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 11 reviews) while Genesis Widget Column Classes leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Genesis Widget Column Classes has accumulated 91K+ total downloads while Featured Image Column has 45K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Genesis Widget Column Classes
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Featured Image Column4.8/5
Total Reviews
8Genesis Widget Column Classes
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Featured Image Column11
Active Installs
6.0K+Genesis Widget Column Classes
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Featured Image Column2.0K+
Total Downloads
91K+Genesis Widget Column Classes
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Featured Image Column45K+
Support Resolution
N/AGenesis Widget Column Classes
Featured Image ColumnN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoGenesis Widget Column Classes
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Featured Image Column1 year ago
First Released
2015Genesis Widget Column Classes
Featured Image Column2011
Age
11 yearsGenesis Widget Column Classes
Featured Image Column15 years
WP Requires
3.1+Genesis Widget Column Classes
Featured Image Column6.2+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Genesis Widget Column Classes
Featured Image Column8.0+
Business Model
FreeGenesis Widget Column Classes
Featured Image ColumnFree
Latest Version
1.3.1Genesis Widget Column Classes
Featured Image Column1.1.0

Rating Breakdown

Genesis Widget Column Classes

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

Featured Image Column

4.8/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
18%
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!

Featured Image Column Reviews

by kylomylo

Great plugin !

Wordpress 4.9.6 and it works fine! Thanks!

by tiago

great plugin and great support

the plugin is just great and it has a great support!

by LogoLogics

Works like it is supposed to!

Great, just what I was looking for! Thanks! Annie

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genesis Widget Column Classes or Featured Image Column more popular?
Genesis Widget Column Classes has 6.0K+ active installations while Featured Image Column 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 Featured Image Column?
Genesis Widget Column Classes has a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Featured Image Column has a 4.8/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Genesis Widget Column Classes and Featured Image Column free?
Genesis Widget Column Classes is free and Featured Image Column is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Genesis Widget Column Classes or Featured Image Column?
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 Featured Image Column was last updated 1 year ago.

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