Genesis Widget Column Classes vs Tabs Widget for Page Builder (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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Tabs Widget for Page Builder

Tabs Widget for Page Builder

4.8(19)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Tabs Widget for Page Builder has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 19 reviews) while Genesis Widget Column Classes leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Genesis Widget Column Classes has accumulated 91K+ total downloads while Tabs Widget for Page Builder has 44K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Genesis Widget Column Classes
Tabs Widget for Page Builder4.8/5
Total Reviews
8Genesis Widget Column Classes
Tabs Widget for Page Builder19
Active Installs
6.0K+Genesis Widget Column Classes
Tabs Widget for Page Builder3.0K+
Total Downloads
91K+Genesis Widget Column Classes
Tabs Widget for Page Builder44K+
Support Resolution
N/AGenesis Widget Column Classes
Tabs Widget for Page BuilderN/A
Last Updated
1 year agoGenesis Widget Column Classes
Tabs Widget for Page Builder8 years ago
First Released
2015Genesis Widget Column Classes
Tabs Widget for Page Builder2016
Age
11 yearsGenesis Widget Column Classes
Tabs Widget for Page Builder10 years
WP Requires
3.1+Genesis Widget Column Classes
Tabs Widget for Page Builder4.0.0+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Genesis Widget Column Classes
Tabs Widget for Page Builderfalse+
Business Model
FreeGenesis Widget Column Classes
Tabs Widget for Page BuilderFree
Latest Version
1.3.1Genesis Widget Column Classes
Tabs Widget for Page Builder1.2.1

Rating Breakdown

Genesis Widget Column Classes

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

Tabs Widget for Page Builder

4.8/5(19 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
5%
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!

Tabs Widget for Page Builder Reviews

by FrankEck

Thanks!

It works, great plugin! Thank you! 🙂

by zahra62

It saved the day! Great job!

Great job!

by bigwavemaui

Great Support

The plugin authors are super helpful! They kept up troubleshooting my issue, conflict with child theme, till the problems were solved. The plugin itself is great: intuitive and lucid back end and ju

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Genesis Widget Column Classes or Tabs Widget for Page Builder more popular?
Genesis Widget Column Classes has 6.0K+ active installations while Tabs Widget for Page Builder has 3.0K+. Genesis Widget Column Classes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Genesis Widget Column Classes or Tabs Widget for Page Builder?
Genesis Widget Column Classes has a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Tabs Widget for Page Builder has a 4.8/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are Genesis Widget Column Classes and Tabs Widget for Page Builder free?
Genesis Widget Column Classes is free and Tabs Widget for Page Builder is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Genesis Widget Column Classes or Tabs Widget for Page Builder?
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 Tabs Widget for Page Builder was last updated 8 years ago.

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