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Genesis Columns Advanced

Adds shortcodes to easily create up to 42 different columned layouts.

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Tested up to WordPress 6.1
Current version2.0.5
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 6.1
Minimum stackWP 3.6 · PHP —
Directory statusactive
Last directory update23 Jun 20242y ago
Active installations10K+Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating4.8 / 5 from 25 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records Genesis Columns Advanced version 2.0.5 as active, updated 2y ago and tested up to WordPress 6.1.

Overview

About this plugin

Genesis Columns Advanced is nearing the end of its life. The plugin was built for the Classic Editor and is not needed in the block Editor (Gutenberg). Critical support will still be provided in the support forum, but the plugin is no longer being actively developed.

Consider transitioning to the native WordPress Columns block.

This plugin was originally designed to generate shortcodes for every column configuration available with the column classes provided by the Genesis Framework, hence the name. 0, the plugin is completely standalone and does not require Genesis. The plugin now loads its own CSS styles, which can be disabled if you desire.

See the FAQ for more details. By moving away from Genesis, we have been able to add new features, such as the inclusion of fifths, and it opens the door to more enhancements in the future!

Shortcodes are easily added using a custom button in your WordPress editor. They can also be added manually if you so choose. See the FAQ for more details.

Check out the video below for a short demo on the plugin.

Plugin highlights

  • Plugin is fully translatable,.pot file included
  • Plugin loads its own CSS column classes and does not require Genesis
  • Plugin includes fifths so you can finally add 5 even columns!
  • 42 different responsive column configurations available
  • Add custom CSS classes to any column
  • Includes three utility shortcodes to assist with layout, see the FAQ for more info
  • Only adds one button to your WordPress editor
  • No plugin settings to configure
  • Custom button and TinyMCE popup design integrates seamlessly with the core WordPress aesthetic

If you have questions or would like to request additional features, such as additional utility shortcodes, please let me know in the plugin support forum.

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Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • genesis framework
  • columns
  • genesiswp
  • shortcode
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested up to WordPress 6.1

Not yet marked as tested with WordPress 7.1. WordPress.org currently lists Tested up to 6.1.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to6.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 3.6 · PHP not listed
Update activity23 Jun 20242y ago

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