Three Column Screen Layout
Select extra layouts from the post editor Screen Options menu. There are now 24 variations to choose from!
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Three Column Screen Layout shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- No update in 9 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Three Column Screen Layout stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| column | >100 |
| columns | >100 |
| edit | >100 |
| editor | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.8 from 16 reviews
About Three Column Screen Layout
From the official readme · v4.2Description
Select extra layouts from the post editor Screen Options menu.
There are now 24 variations to choose from!
Installation
- Install and Activate
- Edit a post or page
- Open the Screen Options menu
- Select a layout
Changelog
Fix for alternate database prefixes
4.2
- Fix for alternate database prefixes
- Minified CSS
4.1
- Fix for non-English WP installations
- Added RTL language layouts
4.0
- Updated for WP 4.5.3
- Screen options show icons without radio buttons
- Minimised files for even smaller footprint
3.0
- Even more layouts, including 4 and 5 column displays
- New methods no longer use the hidden advanced sortables
2.0
- Now works completely in PHP, requiring zero Javascript
- Additional layouts
- Icons for screen options
- Fixed wysiwyg overflow in older WP versions
1.0
- Checks WP version before applying
- Fixed problem where you couldn’t drag metaboxes onto the sidebar
- Postbox is hidden until new column is ready
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FAQ
Three Column Screen Layout: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Three Column Screen Layout free?
Yes. Three Column Screen Layout is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Three Column Screen Layout safe to use in 2026?
Three Column Screen Layout shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.8/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Three Column Screen Layout?
Three Column Screen Layout is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,059 times since it launched in September 2013. It was downloaded 180 times in the last 30 days.
Does Three Column Screen Layout work with WordPress 7.1?
Three Column Screen Layout 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 Three Column Screen Layout last updated?
The latest version, 4.2, was released on December 12, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Three Column Screen Layout?
Three Column Screen Layout is developed and maintained by Chad Hovell.
What are the best alternatives to Three Column Screen Layout?
The most popular alternatives to Three Column Screen Layout are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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