Genesis Bootstrap vs Genesis Columns — WordPress

Genesis Bootstrap Carousel vs Genesis Columns Advanced

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Genesis Bootstrap Carousel

3.4·5reviews·60+installs

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	Genesis Bootstrap Carousel	Genesis Columns Advanced
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Description	2825 / 5000 chars56% used	1817 / 5000 chars36% used
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Platforms	WordPress	WordPress
Developer	jtallant	Nick Diego
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Feature comparison between Genesis Bootstrap Carousel and Genesis Columns Advanced
Metric	Genesis Bootstrap Carousel	Genesis Columns Advanced
Rating	3.4 ★	★ 4.8 ★
Total reviews	5	★ 25
Active installs	60+	10,000+
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Keyword	Genesis Bootstrap Carousel	Genesis Columns Advanced
faq	Not ranked	#865

4. App details

Long-form description · keyword frequency

Genesis Bootstrap Carousel

Note: This plugin only supports Genesis child themes. If you don’t know what that is, don’t download this plugin. Genesis Bootstrap Carousel (GBC) allows you to create a simple responsive image carousel that displays the featured image, along with the title and excerpt from each post. GBC is based off of the Genesis Responsive Slider and uses a lot of the same code. The main difference is that the Genesis Bootstrap Carousel uses the Carousel jquery plugin created by the open source Twitter Bootstrap Project. The carousel.js in this plugin is roughly 1/4 the size of the jquery flexslider.js used by the Genesis Responsive Slider. The CSS in this plugin is about half the size of the Genesis Responsive Slider plugin. Genesis Bootstrap Carousel also includes options to easily disable the CSS and JS of the plugin, allowing you to move scripts or styles into a combined file inside your theme. GBC also uses CSS for the next/previous arrows, avoiding an HTTP request and allowing easy customization via CSS. You may also choose what specifc post/page IDs the carousel JS and CSS get loaded on. This way you can avoid loading assets on pages that are not using the Carousel and avoid unnecessarily increasing page load time. It includes options for the maximum dimensions of your slideshow, allows you to choose to display posts, pages, custom post types, what category to pull from, and even the specific post IDs of the posts you want to display. It includes next/previous arrows that can be turned on or off. Finally, you can place the carousel into a widget area. The image carousel is also responsive and will automatically adjust for the screen it is being displayed on. You can get information on how the carousel.js works by visiting the Carousel Section of the Twitter Bootstrap site. Live example Demo Child Theme Integration To adjust the carousel defaults for a child theme use a filter simiar to the following: add_filter( 'bootstrap_carousel_settings_defaults', 'my_child_theme_bootstrap_carousel_defaults' ); function my_child_theme_bootstrap_carousel_defaults( $defaults ) { $defaults = array( 'post_type' => 'post', 'posts_term' => '', 'exclude_terms' => '', 'include_exclude' => '', 'post_id' => '', 'posts_num' => 5, 'posts_offset' => 0, 'orderby' => 'date', 'carousel_interval' => 5000, 'carousel_arrows' => 1, 'carousel_no_link' => 0, 'carousel_width' => '940', 'carousel_height' => '380', 'carousel_excerpt_content' => 'excerpts', 'carousel_excerpt_content_limit' => 150, 'carousel_more_text' => 'Continue Reading', 'carousel_excerpt_show' => 1, 'carousel_excerpt_width' => 100, 'location_vertical' => 'bottom', 'location_horizontal' => 'left', 'carousel_hide_mobile' => 1, 'html5_docytpe' => 0, 'disable_css' => 0, 'disable_js' => 0 ); return $defaults; }

Top keywords

carousel16×3.64%
'carousel11×2.51%
bootstrap7×1.59%
genesis7×1.59%
bootstrap carousel5×1.14%
child5×1.14%
css5×1.14%
defaults5×1.14%
excerpt5×1.14%
js5×1.14%
responsive5×1.14%
theme5×1.14%

Genesis Columns Advanced

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.

Top keywords

column5×1.66%
genesis5×1.66%
editor4×1.33%
shortcodes4×1.33%
wordpress4×1.33%
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Which has better reviews, Genesis Bootstrap Carousel or Genesis Columns Advanced?

Genesis Columns Advanced has the higher average rating (4.8★ from 25 reviews) compared to Genesis Bootstrap Carousel (3.4★ from 5 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.

Should I choose Genesis Bootstrap Carousel or Genesis Columns Advanced?

Genesis Columns Advanced holds the higher average rating (4.8★ vs 3.4★). That is the one dimension AppRanks can separate them on here — read both apps' detail pages for the feature breakdown and recent listing changes.

Which is faster to set up, Genesis Bootstrap Carousel or Genesis Columns Advanced?

Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory. Genesis Columns Advanced has the deeper published review base (25 vs 5), which often — though not always — accompanies better-tested setup docs. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly: read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for user-reported install experience.

Which works better for small vs large WordPress Plugin Directory site owners?

Genesis Bootstrap Carousel typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (5 reviews). Genesis Columns Advanced typically suits early-stage and growth-mode teams based on its published review base (25 reviews). A larger review base generally means the app has been exercised at scale — relevant if you are processing high volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.

Can I migrate data between Genesis Bootstrap Carousel and Genesis Columns Advanced?

Migration support varies by app and category. Genesis Bootstrap Carousel and Genesis Columns Advanced both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Genesis Bootstrap Carousel" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.

Genesis Bootstrap Carousel vs Genesis Columns Advanced

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