Columns DIY
Simple shortcodes for div-based columns and rows. Wrap desired content in [column][/column]. Mark the end of a row with [endrow]. CSS not included.
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·10 active installs·Updated 11 years agoAs of April 2026, Columns DIY is a WordPress columns plugin with 10 active installations and a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews. It has been downloaded 3.0K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.8+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2012. Last updated 11 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes….
1/51 reviews
10active installs
3.0K+total downloads
14 yearssince 2012
Overview
This plugin is intended for theme developers and others who want to have full control of their column styles while still providing a quick and easy framework for adding/editing column content via WordPress’s visual editor. It eliminates the need to type tedious, unmanageable chunks of HTML into the editor when specific posts or pages require a columnar layout.
That said, this plugin is not plug-and-play. It does not include any styles out-of-the-box, so if you start using the shortcodes without adding appropriate CSS rules, there probably won’t be any visible changes to your content.
See the Recipes page on the GitHub wiki for some styling examples.
Usage
- Designate each column with
[column]and[/column] - Mark the end of a row with
[endrow]
Features
- Includes enumerated colum…
Ratings & Reviews
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 2.8+ requiredTested up to 3.9.40 |
| PHP | false+ required |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.1
- Added
rowstyleparameter to allow for inline styles on the row<div>. - Added filter hooks for altering the output of the shortcodes.
- Improved process for cleaning up
<p>and<br />tags.
Contributors
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