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Easy Widget Columns

Easily display widgets in rows of columns.

By Alexis J. Villegas·Admin·Free
5(5 reviews)
·400 active installs·Updated 5 years ago
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As of April 2026, Easy Widget Columns is a WordPress admin plugin with 400 active installations and a 5/5 rating from 5 reviews. It has been downloaded 18K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.6+ and PHP 5.6+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Last updated 5 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Loginizer.

5/55 reviews
400active installs
18K+total downloads
9 yearssince 2017

Overview

Easy Widget Columns makes it really easy to arrange your widgets in rows of columns. It works by adding a new ‘Column width’ select option at the bottom of your widget’s form that allows you to set a width value for each widget.

You can define new rows and sub-rows of widget columns with the ‘Widget Row’ widget and the ‘Sub-Row’ widget respectively, allowing you to create complex layouts directly from within your widget area or sidebar.

Genesis Framework users, be sure to check out the Widgetized Page Template plugin, which helps you create full-page widget areas to use as a “blank canvas” with Easy Widget Columns.

Works With Most Themes

Easy Widget Columns is optimized for use with the Genesis Framework, but it is not required. It uses th…

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Ratings & Reviews

55 reviews
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Compatibility

WordPress4.6+ requiredTested up to 5.5.18
PHP5.6+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.2.4

  • Code and syntax fixes to ensure compatibility with latest WordPress version.
  • Added Spanish translations.
View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Alexis J. VillegasAlexis J. Villegas
Plugin Info
Version
1.2.4
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2020
WP Requires
4.6+
Tested Up To
5.5.18
PHP Requires
5.6+
Active Installs
400
Downloads
18K+
Added
Mar 8, 2017
Business
Free

Tags

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Developer

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Alexis J. Villegas
2 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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