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Admin Columns vs Columns DIY (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 5 days ago
View Admin Columns
VS
Columns DIY

Columns DIY

1(1)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years ago
View Columns DIY

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 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Columns DIY has 3.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
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Columns DIY1/5
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
◄
Columns DIY1
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
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Columns DIY10
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
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Columns DIY3.0K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
Columns DIYN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoAdmin Columns
◄
Columns DIY11 years ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
Columns DIY2012
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
Columns DIY14 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
Columns DIY2.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
Columns DIYfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
Columns DIYFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
Columns DIY1.1

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

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

Columns DIY

1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%

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

Columns DIY Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Columns or Columns DIY more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while Columns DIY has 10. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or Columns DIY?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while Columns DIY has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and Columns DIY free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and Columns DIY is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or Columns DIY?
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 5 days ago and Columns DIY was last updated 11 years ago.

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