Genesis Columns Advanced is a WordPress app, with a 4.8 average rating from 25 reviews, as of Jul 16, 2026.
Genesis Columns Advanced is a WordPress Plugin Directory app by Nick Diego. With a rating of 4.8★ from 25 reviews.
AppRanks data: Genesis Columns Advanced ranks #0 in Columns on WordPress Plugin Directory, placing it in the top 1% of that category.
AppRanks verdict
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Genesis Columns Advanced is a category-leading WordPress app with a limited review volume. It is listed in the Shortcode category on WordPress Plugin Directory, which AppRanks treats as the canonical taxonomy node for ranking and competitor comparison. 25 reviews put it in the early-traction tier — useful for early-stage stores willing to be on the leading edge. Early-traction review counts are sensitive to single launch periods or feature events, so a 30-day re-check before bigger commitments often resolves whether the trend is sustained. Paid-only pricing means evaluating fit on the marketplace listing or via the developer's documentation before installing. AppRanks tracks rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position daily — the figures on this page reflect the most recent scrape from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing.
Pros
- +High average rating (4.8★) signals consistent merchant satisfaction
- +Published by Nick Diego — established developer track record
Cons
- −Limited review base (25) — ratings can shift significantly with new feedback
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How Genesis Columns Advanced works
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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. We are pleased to announce that as of version 2.0, 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.
Category rankings
As of Jul 16, 2026- Columns#0of 20Top 1%
- Genesis#0of 15Top 1%
- Genesis Framework#0of 1Top 1%
- Genesiswp#0of 9Top 1%
- Shortcode#0of 287Top 1%
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Keyword rankings
Genesis Columns Advanced ranks for 1 keywords across WordPress Plugin Directory. Here are the top 1:
- 1.faqRank #796
Competitors & alternatives
Genesis Columns Advanced doesn't have curated competitor matchups yet. Other tracked shortcode apps on WordPress:
Where Genesis Columns Advanced stands in the Shortcode category
Genesis Columns Advanced ranks #0 of 287 apps in the Shortcode category, placing it in the top 1% of the listing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Genesis Columns Advanced?
Genesis Columns Advanced is an app for WordPress. It currently holds a 4.8-star rating from 25 merchant reviews, and AppRanks has been tracking its public marketplace data on the refresh cadence published in our methodology. It is listed under the Shortcode category on AppRanks, where you can see its current category position, review-velocity trend, and how it compares against the top alternatives in the same space. Developed by Nick Diego.
Who uses Genesis Columns Advanced?
Currently around 10,000 active stores have installed Genesis Columns Advanced. Its review base is still building, which usually maps to early-stage merchants and stores piloting a new workflow. It is part of the Shortcode category on WordPress.