Timeline Express – Single Column Add-On
Enable a 'single-column' parameter in Timeline Express to display timelines in a single column.
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- Small user base (500+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Where Timeline Express stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| addon | >100 |
| column | >100 |
| express | >100 |
| single | >100 |
| timeline | >100 |
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About Timeline Express – Single Column Add-On
From the official readme · v1.1.0Description
Timeline Express – Single Column Add-On extends Timeline Express, and enables a new shortcode parameter single-column.
When set to 1 (eg: [timeline-express single-column="1"]), the timeline will display in a single column – similar to the default Timeline Express mobile view.
Basic Usage
If you want to set a timeline to single column you can add the ‘single-column’ parameter to the [timeline-express] shortcode and set it to 1.
Example
[timeline-express single-column=”1″]
Changelog
1.1.0 – September 10th, 2017
- Updates to the styles for Timeline Express Pro v2 compatibility.
- Updates to the shortcode generator fields.
- Updates to the automation tasks.
- Reverted container styles back to the original, to maintain consistency.
- Tweak icon styles for free/pro compatibility.
1.0.4 – October 20th, 2016
- Tweak front end styles.
1.0.3 – September 16th, 2016
- Re-factored the base plugin check.
- Bump ‘Tested up to’ version.
1.0.2 – August 10th, 2016
- Tweak responsive styles, prevented overflow of containers outside parent div.
1.0.1 – June 19th, 2016
- Tweak styles to work with free version as well as pro version of Timeline Express.
1.0 – June 17th, 2016
- Initial release of the single column add-on for Timeline Express.
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Timeline Express: quick answers
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Is Timeline Express free?
Yes. Timeline Express is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Timeline Express safe to use in 2026?
Timeline Express shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites and was last updated 4 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Timeline Express?
Timeline Express is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,072 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 108 times in the last 30 days.
Does Timeline Express work with WordPress 7.1?
Timeline Express is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.14, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Timeline Express need?
Timeline Express requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Timeline Express last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on March 22, 2023 (4 years ago).
Who makes Timeline Express?
Timeline Express is developed and maintained by Evan Herman.
What are the best alternatives to Timeline Express?
The most popular alternatives to Timeline Express are Primary Addon for Elementor (6K+ installs), G-Forms hCaptcha (3K+ installs) and Elfsight Blocks for Element… (2K+ installs).
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