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Admin Columns vs Genesis Widget Column Classes (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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Genesis Widget Column Classes

Genesis Widget Column Classes

4.5(8)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Genesis Widget Column Classes

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 6.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Genesis Widget Column Classes has 91K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
◄
Genesis Widget Column Classes4.5/5
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
◄
Genesis Widget Column Classes8
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
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Genesis Widget Column Classes6.0K+
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
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Genesis Widget Column Classes91K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
Genesis Widget Column ClassesN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoAdmin Columns
◄
Genesis Widget Column Classes1 year ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
Genesis Widget Column Classes2015
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
Genesis Widget Column Classes11 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
Genesis Widget Column Classes3.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
Genesis Widget Column Classes5.2.4+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
Genesis Widget Column ClassesFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
Genesis Widget Column Classes1.3.1

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

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

Genesis Widget Column Classes

4.5/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

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

Genesis Widget Column Classes Reviews

by kevkong1

More trouble than it’s worth

Tried using thirds will not work on my theme the %’s are all wrong, pointless margin left makes the grid look out of place. Easier to write your own CSS.

by joegestalt

Simple and Beautiful

Such a simple thing to add column classes to widget, but it makes working with genesis themes so much easier. Haven’t come across any bugs either, it just work. Thanks for the great plugin!

by lisapike

Super Plugin with Stellar Support

A great plugin that works seamlessly in the background to give your site that polished look. Stellar Support by Jory Hogeveen when you need it too!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Columns or Genesis Widget Column Classes more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while Genesis Widget Column Classes has 6.0K+. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or Genesis Widget Column Classes?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while Genesis Widget Column Classes has a 4.5/5 rating from 8 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and Genesis Widget Column Classes free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and Genesis Widget Column Classes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or Genesis Widget Column Classes?
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 Genesis Widget Column Classes was last updated 1 year ago.

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