Genesis Widget Column Classes
Adds Genesis column classes to widgets.
4.5(8 reviews)
·6.0K+ active installs·Updated 1 year agoAs of April 2026, Genesis Widget Column Classes is a WordPress grid plugin with 6.0K+ active installations and a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews. It has been downloaded 91K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.1+ and PHP 5.2.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2015. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Downloads are up 6% this week. Top alternative: Layout Grid Block.
4.5/58 reviews
6.0K+active installs
91K+total downloads
11 yearssince 2015
Overview
As easy as it gets. Add column classes to widgets with a select box, check whether the widget is the first, and save!
I’ve built this plugin for the Genesis Framework, though it will work with any theme that uses the (old) Bootstrap column classes.
You can also add your own classes through various filters to use this plugin with your theme’s grid framework.
Compatibility (IMPORTANT!)
This plugin does NOT add CSS for these columns. It ONLY adds the column classes to your widgets. The actual CSS should be added in your theme.
Filter: `genesis_widget_column_classes`
Allows you to change the available column classes
Parameters: array Default column classes.
Return: array Array of column classes.
Filter: `genesis_widget_column_classes_capability`
Change the capability required to m…
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Ratings & Reviews
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Recent Reviews
More trouble than it’s worth
by kevkong1·6 years ago·2 replies
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.
Simple and Beautiful
by joegestalt·7 years ago
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!
Super Plugin with Stellar Support
by lisapike·7 years ago
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!
Great plugin, works perfect. Ideal utility and saves a lot of time.
by marcfuller·7 years ago
Thanks for creating and adding to the repository!
Just foudn this awesome plugin
by cientiros·9 years ago
It’s perfect. Thank you!
Download Trends
Today: 5Yesterday: 8This week: 35Period total: 2K
Compatibility
| WordPress | 3.1+ requiredTested up to 6.7.5 |
| PHP | 5.2.4+ required |
Version Adoption
v1.3
98.1%
v1.2
1.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Changelog
1.3.1
- Enhancement: Load widget admin CSS in site head instead of each widget separately.
Detailed info: PR on GitHub
Contributors
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