Admin Columns vs Data Tables Generator by Supsystic (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Data Tables Generator by Supsystic
20K+ 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 20K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Data Tables Generator by Supsystic has 1.6M+. Data Tables Generator by Supsystic has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 100%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Admin Columns | Data Tables Generator by Supsystic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.7/5 |
| Total Reviews | 1,650 | ◄ | 494 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 20K+ |
| Total Downloads | 3.1M+ | ◄ | 1.6M+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 4 days ago | ► | 2 days ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2015 | |
| Age | 15 years | 11 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.9+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 7.0.14 | 1.11.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Admin Columns
Data Tables Generator by Supsystic
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Admin Columns averaged approximately 2,066 daily downloads while Data Tables Generator by Supsystic averaged 764.
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.
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Très bon plugin
Data Tables Generator by Supsystic Reviews
Tables by Supsystic – Excellent Product and Support
This is an easy-to-use plugin for data tables, and the product support has always been spot on! Thanks, Ole Supsystic
great plugin for data tables!
easy to use, very wide feature set, responsive support!
Excellent plugin for working with tables from the frontend
I needed a plugin to work with formulas and be able to enter the data from the frontend. I tried several until I found “Data Tables Generator by Supsystic”. I am very happy with the result and with th
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