Responsive Columns
Adaptive column counts, gap controls, and Masonry layouts for core Columns and Query Loop blocks — no custom blocks required.
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·50 active installs·Updated 5 months agoAs of April 2026, Responsive Columns is a WordPress columns plugin with 50 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 656 times in total. Requires WordPress 6.4+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2025. Top alternative: WP Shortcodes Plugin — Shortcodes….
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50active installs
656total downloads
1 yearsince 2025
Overview
See exactly how many columns appear on every device. Responsive Columns extends the core Columns block and the Query Loop (grid) template with precise controls for four breakpoints, X/Y gap management, and an optional Masonry layout.
Key features
- Four responsive breakpoints. Fine-tune Desktop, Tablet landscape, Tablet portrait, and Mobile column counts (1–6 columns).
- Theme-aware gaps. Uses your theme’s block gap as a starting point and lets you override horizontal and vertical spacing independently.
- One-click Masonry for Query Loop (Grid). No jQuery, automatically reflows posts as your content changes.
- Native block experience. Works directly inside core/Columns and core/Post Template (grid) so patterns, reusable blocks, and theme.json continue to work.
- Lightweight. Modern ES modu…
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Compatibility
| WordPress | 6.4+ requiredTested up to 6.8.5 |
| PHP | 7.4+ required |
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Changelog
1.1.1
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Fixes & Defaults:
“Reset responsive settings” now restores gap values directly from the active theme (theme.json).
New blocks initialize with the correct default gap from the theme or a reliable fallback (24px). -
UX Improvements:
Column and row gaps now stay synchronized consistently when linked (X ↔ Y).
Editor controls always display real pixel values based on the theme rather than placeholders. -
Masonry Guard:
Added a responsive validation layer that only enables Masonry for valid Query Loop grid layouts.
The toggle now includes clear inline guidance and automatic reset behavior when prerequisites are not met.
Contributors
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