Admin Columns vs Add Featured Image Column (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Add Featured Image Column
3.0K+ active installs
Free
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 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Add Featured Image Column has 29K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Admin Columns | Add Featured Image Column | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | 4.9/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 1,650 | ◄ | 13 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.1M+ | ◄ | 29K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Age | 15 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.9+ | 4.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 7.0.14 | 1.1.6 |
Rating Breakdown
Admin Columns
Add Featured Image Column
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Admin Columns averaged approximately 2,066 daily downloads while Add Featured Image Column averaged 7.
Recent Reviews
Admin Columns Reviews
Great plugin
Simply great!
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.
Top
Très bon plugin
Add Featured Image Column Reviews
Excellent Plugin
Still works with latest version of WordPress (6.6.2). Thank you for your good work.
Excellent
Have been using this plugin for years on nearly every site I’ve produced for clients. Simple and works perfectly!
Handy, simple, almost perfect
Have just installed it and started using it. Works perfectly. Does what it says. I find it very useful. Thank you. (One small negative: it does not work for custom post types if you also use the Admin
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