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Admin Columns vs ACF Columns (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Admin Columns

Admin Columns

4.9(1,650)

100K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 4 days ago
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ACF Columns

ACF Columns

4.5(10)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Admin Columns has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 1,650 reviews) and leads in active installations (100K+ vs 5.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while ACF Columns has 52K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
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ACF Columns4.5/5
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
◄
ACF Columns10
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
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ACF Columns5.0K+
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
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ACF Columns52K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
ACF ColumnsN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoAdmin Columns
◄
ACF Columns1 year ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
ACF Columns2017
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
ACF Columns9 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
ACF Columns4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
ACF Columnsfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
ACF ColumnsFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
ACF Columns1.2.5

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

4.9/5(1,650 reviews)
5
95%
4
4%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%

ACF Columns

4.5/5(10 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
10%
2
10%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Admin Columns Reviews

by Seila162

Great plugin

Simply great!

by Daniel J. Dick

Nice to see what you want to see

I’m not sure why this isn’t something available by default without the need for a plugin. But since it isn’t, it is nice to be able to add it back in where it belongs.

by Aglae

Top

Très bon plugin

ACF Columns Reviews

by gavin310

Very useful plugin

I’ve used this plugin for years and it’s always worked great

by Joe Bloggs

Awesome little plugin!

Really great little plugin. Deserves to be looked after. Many thanks!

by charlybd

Simply do the job

Great plugin to organise ACF back-end !

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Columns or ACF Columns more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while ACF Columns has 5.0K+. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or ACF Columns?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while ACF Columns has a 4.5/5 rating from 10 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and ACF Columns free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and ACF Columns is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or ACF Columns?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Admin Columns was last updated 4 days ago and ACF Columns was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.