विवरण
See exactly how many columns appear on every device. Responsive Columns extends the core Columns block and the Query Loop (grid) template with precise controls for four breakpoints, X/Y gap management, and an optional Masonry layout.
Key features
- Four responsive breakpoints. Fine-tune Desktop, Tablet landscape, Tablet portrait, and Mobile column counts (1–6 columns).
- Theme-aware gaps. Uses your theme’s block gap as a starting point and lets you override horizontal and vertical spacing independently.
- One-click Masonry for Query Loop (Grid). No jQuery, automatically reflows posts as your content changes.
- Native block experience. Works directly inside core/Columns and core/Post Template (grid) so patterns, reusable blocks, and theme.json continue to work.
- Lightweight. Modern ES modules (~4 kB compressed) and CSS custom properties. Editor assets load only when needed.
How it works
The plugin adds a has-s1-rc-columns class and a handful of CSS custom properties:
--s1-rc-columns-mobile-portrait
--s1-rc-columns-mobile-landscape
--s1-rc-columns-tablet-portrait
--s1-rc-columns-tablet-landscape
--s1-rc-columns-desktop /* auto-added for Masonry /
--s1-rc-gap-x / horizontal /
--s1-rc-gap-y / vertical, falls back to X */
Your theme’s layout styles stay in control — Responsive Columns only adjusts grid-template-columns and gap values inside media queries. Disable or uninstall the plugin and the columns fall back to WordPress defaults without leaving orphan styles behind.
Editor experience
- Inspector panel with device icons, tooltips, and numeric inputs for precise values.
- Theme gap detection with a reset button to restore defaults in one click.
- Gap linking lets you mirror vertical spacing or split it into a custom row gap.
- Masonry toggle explains prerequisites (Query Loop + Grid layout with a desktop column count).
Accessibility & localisation
- All UI controls are keyboard accessible and include human-readable labels.
- Strings are translation ready via the
responsive-columnstext domain and JSON translation support.
स्क्रीनशॉट्स
Four-column grid on desktop with Responsive Columns panel open. 
Two-column tablet view showing adjusted breakpoints. 
Single-column mobile view after resizing slider.
इंस्टॉलेशन
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/or search “Responsive Columns” in Plugins Add New. - Activate the plugin.
- Select a Columns block or Query Loop Grid, open the sidebar, and expand the Responsive Columns panel.
सामान्य प्रश्न
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Does it work with Reusable Blocks and Patterns?
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Yes. Responsive settings are saved as native block attributes and persist across reusable blocks, synced patterns, and template parts.
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Will my layout break if I uninstall the plugin?
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No. Extra attributes are ignored by core blocks once the plugin is removed. Your content reverts to the default responsive behaviour (stacking on smaller screens).
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Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
बदलाव विवरण
1.1.1
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Fixes & Defaults:
“Reset responsive settings” now restores gap values directly from the active theme (theme.json).
New blocks initialize with the correct default gap from the theme or a reliable fallback (24px). -
UX Improvements:
Column and row gaps now stay synchronized consistently when linked (X Y).
Editor controls always display real pixel values based on the theme rather than placeholders. -
Masonry Guard:
Added a responsive validation layer that only enables Masonry for valid Query Loop grid layouts.
The toggle now includes clear inline guidance and automatic reset behavior when prerequisites are not met.
1.1.0
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Security & Stability:
Reworked the HTML filter to useWP_HTML_Tag_Processorinstead of regex, ensuring safe and predictable markup updates.
Hardened asset loading — scripts now read dependencies and versions directly fromindex.asset.phpwith graceful fallbacks. -
Quality & Performance:
Optimized front-end Masonry with clamped gap values, rate-limited resize handling, and automatic observer cleanup to prevent layout thrashing.
Streamlined attribute updates in the editor inspector, reducing redundant renders and simplifying logic. -
Accessibility & i18n:
Added clearer screen-reader descriptions for gap sliders and improved help text for Masonry controls.
Verified full localization support.
1.0.0
- Initial public release — breakpoints, gap controls, and Masonry option.