ACF qTranslate vs Admin Columns for ACF Fields (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 ACF qTranslate leads in active installations (9.0K+ vs 9.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. ACF qTranslate has accumulated 183K+ total downloads while Admin Columns for ACF Fields has 52K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | ACF qTranslate | Admin Columns for ACF Fields | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 17 | ► | 20 |
| Active Installs | 9.0K+ | 9.0K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 183K+ | ◄ | 52K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 7 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2019 | |
| Age | 13 years | 7 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.5.0+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6.2+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.25 | 0.3.2 |
Rating Breakdown
ACF qTranslate
Admin Columns for ACF Fields
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, ACF qTranslate averaged approximately 9 daily downloads while Admin Columns for ACF Fields averaged 30.
Recent Reviews
ACF qTranslate Reviews
Unmaintened plugin
Unmaintened plugin, not working with recent versions of ACF, Huge amount of bugs (WYSIWYG and IMAGE fields not working at all), completely break native ACF fields. This error was reported but no updat
Reactive Developer/Comunity
latest version of ACF pro ( 5.6 ) created a new issue on acf qtranslate code. Thanks to the comunity the developer managed to push in 5 days a new version that fix it… that’s how open source should wo
Not working
Hello, I have installed latest wordpress with these three plugins: 1. qTranslate-X 2. Advanced Custom Fields 3. Advanced Custom Fields: qTranslate Now, I have created a custom field(text) showing on d
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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