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Admin Columns vs JBX Category 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 5 days ago
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JBX Category Columns

JBX Category Columns

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 11 years 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 10). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while JBX Category Columns has 2.0K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
◄
JBX Category ColumnsN/A
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
◄
JBX Category Columns0
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
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JBX Category Columns10
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
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JBX Category Columns2.0K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
JBX Category ColumnsN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoAdmin Columns
◄
JBX Category Columns11 years ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
JBX Category Columns2014
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
JBX Category Columns12 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
JBX Category Columns3.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
JBX Category Columnsfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
JBX Category ColumnsFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
JBX Category Columns1.1

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

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

JBX Category Columns

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

JBX Category Columns Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Columns or JBX Category Columns more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while JBX Category Columns has 10. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or JBX Category Columns?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while JBX Category Columns has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and JBX Category Columns free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and JBX Category Columns is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or JBX Category 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 5 days ago and JBX Category Columns was last updated 11 years ago.

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