Bootstrap Blocks vs Genesis Widget Column Classes (2026)

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

Bootstrap Blocks

Bootstrap Blocks

5(28)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 10 months ago
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VS
Genesis Widget Column Classes

Genesis Widget Column Classes

4.5(8)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Bootstrap Blocks has a higher user rating (5/5 from 28 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bootstrap Blocks has accumulated 190K+ total downloads while Genesis Widget Column Classes has 91K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Bootstrap Blocks
Genesis Widget Column Classes4.5/5
Total Reviews
28Bootstrap Blocks
Genesis Widget Column Classes8
Active Installs
10K+Bootstrap Blocks
Genesis Widget Column Classes6.0K+
Total Downloads
190K+Bootstrap Blocks
Genesis Widget Column Classes91K+
Support Resolution
0%Bootstrap Blocks
Genesis Widget Column ClassesN/A
Last Updated
10 months agoBootstrap Blocks
Genesis Widget Column Classes1 year ago
First Released
2019Bootstrap Blocks
Genesis Widget Column Classes2015
Age
7 yearsBootstrap Blocks
Genesis Widget Column Classes11 years
WP Requires
5.3+Bootstrap Blocks
Genesis Widget Column Classes3.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Bootstrap Blocks
Genesis Widget Column Classes5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeBootstrap Blocks
Genesis Widget Column ClassesFree
Latest Version
5.2.1Bootstrap Blocks
Genesis Widget Column Classes1.3.1

Rating Breakdown

Bootstrap Blocks

5/5(28 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Genesis Widget Column Classes

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

Recent Reviews

Bootstrap Blocks Reviews

by thefountain

The Best

I finally found the right plugin. It works like a dream with ACF blocks – completely new possibilities. I hope it will continue to be maintained and updated for a long time to come. I would definitely

by Anonymous User 20491752

Great plugin

Great plugin, thank you!

by marekrostcz

This should be a featured plugin!

This is an excellent plugin. All the pains of trying to solve web responsiveness with Gutenberg can thrown out of the window. Great compatibility with themes that already use Bootstrap for basic websi

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!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bootstrap Blocks or Genesis Widget Column Classes more popular?
Bootstrap Blocks has 10K+ active installations while Genesis Widget Column Classes has 6.0K+. Bootstrap Blocks is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bootstrap Blocks or Genesis Widget Column Classes?
Bootstrap Blocks has a 5/5 rating from 28 reviews, while Genesis Widget Column Classes has a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Bootstrap Blocks and Genesis Widget Column Classes free?
Bootstrap Blocks is free and Genesis Widget Column Classes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bootstrap Blocks or Genesis Widget Column Classes?
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?
Bootstrap Blocks was last updated 10 months ago and Genesis Widget Column Classes was last updated 1 year ago.

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