Advanced Custom Fields: Extended vs Admin Columns for ACF Fields (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
100K+ active installs
Free
Admin Columns for ACF Fields
9.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Admin Columns for ACF Fields has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 20 reviews) while Advanced Custom Fields: Extended leads in active installations (100K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Advanced Custom Fields: Extended has accumulated 2.4M+ total downloads while Admin Columns for ACF Fields has 52K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Advanced Custom Fields: Extended | Admin Columns for ACF Fields | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 132 | ◄ | 20 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 9.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 2.4M+ | ◄ | 52K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2019 | |
| Age | 7 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 5.6.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 0.9.2.3 | 0.3.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended
Admin Columns for ACF Fields
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Advanced Custom Fields: Extended averaged approximately 716 daily downloads while Admin Columns for ACF Fields averaged 29.
Recent Reviews
Advanced Custom Fields: Extended Reviews
Effortless Gutenberg Block Creation
We love the simplicity of using Advanced Custom Fields: Extended to build custom Gutenberg blocks. It offers powerful features and seamless integration, making it easier than ever to create dynamic co
Excellent Support
Both times when I needed support, Konrad was quick to point out the cause and provide detailed explanation and solution. The plugin is awesome but what stands out is the support quality. It gives me c
Excellent support
Great, detailed support from Konrad on my very specific issue.
Admin Columns for ACF Fields Reviews
Perfect! No need for Admin Columns Pro
I just wanted to say big thanks to the developer for this useful plugin. This was so easy to do. I was considering Admin Columns Pro but I honestly don’t need any of those extras – just to show relate
Works like a charm
It does what it promises, recommended!
Adds toggle – super easy
This was so quick to add and very helpful to see certain fields in the admin.
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