Column Shortcodes

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1. ★★★★★ hmschiefer

   3.8y ago

   I only use this because it’s what my client already had installed and they’ve been using it for years. When I asked why I can’t align content vertically within a column I was simply told, “it can’t do that and we won’t be adding this”. Seems lazy, but what do I know?

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2. ★★★★★ Viktor Jenerál

   4.6y ago

   Perfect plugin! Thanks a lot.

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3. ★★★★★ maruska

   5.7y ago

   Simple and easy to use, that is the reason I like it.

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4. ★★★★★ mvkwebmaster

   5.8y ago

   Easy to use, best result, perfect! This topic was modified 5 years, 5 months ago by mvkwebmaster.

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5. ★★★★★ my3seadogs

   5.9y ago

   I’ve been using this plugin for ages now. I’m so glad it exists!

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6. ★★★★★ pslom

   6.2y ago

   Simple plugin, but does what it’s supposed to. Recommended over all the wysiwyg “solutions”.

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7. ★★★★★ flavio93zena

   6.3y ago

   As title says, if you want a LIGHT plugin that can do columns quickly without having to fiddle for hours with settings and stuff, this is for you. It does allow nesting but there are some minor issues with very complicated layouts. It seems to be semi-abandoned so due to the minor bugs and lack of updates it’s not a 5 stars, but very close.

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8. ★★★★★ kimhoaht

   6.6y ago

   fast anh usable

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 1.0.1 [Fixed] Hotfix for WordPress 5.5 1.0.1
2. — Version 1.0 [Fixed] Compatible with WordPress 4.8 and up [Fixed] Padding generator will automatically add ‘px’ to numbers [Added] Added filter to hide banner add_filter( 'cpsh_show_banner', '__return_false' ); [Improved] UI improvem 1.0
3. — Version 0.6.9 [Fixed] Rollback of the auto paragraphs. Too much conflicts with other shortcodes 0.6.9
4. — Version 0.6.8 [Fixed] use wpautop() to wrap content in paragraphs when needed 0.6.8
5. — Version 0.6.7 [Fixed] Paragraphs are added to the columns 0.6.7
6. — Version 0.6.6 [Fixed] Swapped images for 5/6 columns 0.6.6

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 7.2.16 · WP 5.5

Translated into 28 languages, 17 at 90% or more

Plus 4 more locales with partial translations.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-02-10 70K+ → 60K+ down after 177 days in tier
2. 2025-08-17 60K+ → 70K+ up after 1 days in tier
3. 2025-08-16 70K+ → 60K+ down after 142 days in tier
4. 2025-03-27 80K+ → 70K+ down after 222 days in tier
5. 2024-08-17 90K+ → 80K+ down after 1 days in tier
6. 2024-08-16 80K+ → 90K+ up after 1 days in tier
7. 2024-08-15 90K+ → 80K+ down after 278 days in tier
8. 2023-11-11 100K+ → 90K+ down

Competes with

The plugins that solve the same job, ranked by shared tags then reach, closest match first. The letter on the right is each plugin's health grade (A best, F worst).

• Grid Shortcodes 2K+ installs · 4.4★ · 3 shared tags B
• Shortcodes Ultimate – Content Elements 400K+ installs · 4.9★ · 2 shared tags B
• Meks Flexible Shortcodes 10K+ installs · 4.0★ · 2 shared tags C
• C Contact Form 7 Shortcode Enabler 10K+ installs · 4.4★ · 2 shared tags C
• WP Date and Time Shortcode 10K+ installs · 4.6★ · 2 shared tags A
• Genesis Columns Advanced 10K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags C

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Column Shortcodes: 60K+ active installs, 4.8★ (134 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-25. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/column-shortcodes