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Lightweight Grid Columns vs Genesis Easy Columns (2026)

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

Lightweight Grid Columns

Lightweight Grid Columns

4.9(42)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 years ago
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Genesis Easy Columns

Genesis Easy Columns

4.4(11)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Genesis Easy Columns

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Lightweight Grid Columns has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 42 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Lightweight Grid Columns has accumulated 120K+ total downloads while Genesis Easy Columns has 52K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Lightweight Grid Columns
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Genesis Easy Columns4.4/5
Total Reviews
42Lightweight Grid Columns
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Genesis Easy Columns11
Active Installs
10K+Lightweight Grid Columns
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Genesis Easy Columns2.0K+
Total Downloads
120K+Lightweight Grid Columns
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Genesis Easy Columns52K+
Support Resolution
N/ALightweight Grid Columns
Genesis Easy ColumnsN/A
Last Updated
7 years agoLightweight Grid Columns
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Genesis Easy Columns8 years ago
First Released
2015Lightweight Grid Columns
Genesis Easy Columns2013
Age
11 yearsLightweight Grid Columns
Genesis Easy Columns13 years
WP Requires
4.5+Lightweight Grid Columns
Genesis Easy Columns3.2+
PHP Requires
false+Lightweight Grid Columns
Genesis Easy Columnsfalse+
Business Model
FreeLightweight Grid Columns
Genesis Easy ColumnsFree
Latest Version
1.0Lightweight Grid Columns
Genesis Easy Columns1.4

Rating Breakdown

Lightweight Grid Columns

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

Genesis Easy Columns

4.4/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
0%
3
0%
2
9%
1
9%

Recent Reviews

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!

Genesis Easy Columns Reviews

by soul33

TOTALLY IDIOT PLUGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And HERE THE REASON WHY: (dont worry, it’s NOT JUST YOU that make plugins like this with these STUPID shortcodes that appear BETWEEN the page. All idiots that are UNABLE TO MAKE A VISUAL EDITOR OF COL

by Mary

Not responsive

Columns were overlapping when screen size get’s smaller.

by princessslattie

THE BEST PLUGIN FOR MAKING COLUMNS

Terrific plug-in for creating columns, so easy. More importantly truly AMAZING support. Being new to technology I did not know what I was doing but Matthew(Code96) walked me through it ..BTW it is rea

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lightweight Grid Columns or Genesis Easy Columns more popular?
Lightweight Grid Columns has 10K+ active installations while Genesis Easy Columns has 2.0K+. Lightweight Grid Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Lightweight Grid Columns or Genesis Easy Columns?
Lightweight Grid Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 42 reviews, while Genesis Easy Columns has a 4.4/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Lightweight Grid Columns and Genesis Easy Columns free?
Lightweight Grid Columns is free and Genesis Easy Columns is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Lightweight Grid Columns or Genesis Easy 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?
Lightweight Grid Columns was last updated 7 years ago and Genesis Easy Columns was last updated 8 years ago.

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