# Foundation Columns

> Foundation Columns has 40+ active installs, a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 169 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Foundation Columns shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Adds support for using Zurb’s Foundation grid-system via shortcodes in WordPress’ TinyMCE editor.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 4,636
- **Downloads (30 days):** 169 (+9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.8
- **Last updated:** May 8, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.7.37
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.7+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** tormorten (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/tormorten/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/foundation-columns/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/columns/) | #38 | 84 |
| [foundation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/foundation/) | #3 | 9 |
| [grid](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/grid/) | #44 | 141 |
| [zurb](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/zurb/) | #3 | 5 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| columns | >100 | 7,921 |
| foundation | >100 | 1,410 |
| grid | >100 | 4,136 |
| zurb | #16 | 23 |

## Version adoption

- 0.8: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Admin Columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/codepress-admin-columns/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,653) | Sep 1, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [Column Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/column-shortcodes/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (134) | Oct 11, 2022 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [ACF Quick Edit Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-quickedit-fields/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (43) | Jan 11, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [Lightweight Grid Columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lightweight-grid-columns/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (42) | Mar 14, 2019 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Genesis Columns Advanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-columns-advanced/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (25) | Jun 23, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [PixCodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pixcodes/) | 8K+ | 4/5 (1) | Aug 13, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Gridable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gridable/) | 4K+ | 2.9/5 (10) | Aug 26, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 8 | [Columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/columns/) | 3K+ | 4.1/5 (22) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 9 | [Genesis Easy Columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (11) | Nov 28, 2017 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Grid Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/grid-shortcodes/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jan 29, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Foundation Columns free?
Yes. Foundation Columns is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Foundation Columns safe to use in 2026?
Foundation Columns shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4.5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Foundation Columns?
Foundation Columns is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,636 times since it launched in May 2014. It was downloaded 169 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Foundation Columns work with WordPress 7.1?
Foundation Columns is officially tested up to WordPress 4.7.37, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Foundation Columns last updated?
The latest version, 0.8, was released on May 8, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Foundation Columns?
Foundation Columns is developed and maintained by tormorten.

### What are the best alternatives to Foundation Columns?
The most popular alternatives to Foundation Columns are Admin Columns (100K+ installs), Column Shortcodes (60K+ installs) and ACF Quick Edit Fields (30K+ installs).


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