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Admin Columns vs Lightweight Grid 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 4 days ago
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Lightweight Grid Columns

Lightweight Grid Columns

4.9(42)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 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 10K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Lightweight Grid Columns has 120K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
Lightweight Grid Columns4.9/5
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
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Lightweight Grid Columns42
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
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Lightweight Grid Columns10K+
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
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Lightweight Grid Columns120K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
Lightweight Grid ColumnsN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoAdmin Columns
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Lightweight Grid Columns7 years ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
Lightweight Grid Columns2015
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
Lightweight Grid Columns11 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
Lightweight Grid Columns4.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
Lightweight Grid Columnsfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
Lightweight Grid ColumnsFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
Lightweight Grid Columns1.0

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

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

Lightweight Grid Columns

4.9/5(42 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
2%
2
2%
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

Lightweight Grid Columns Reviews

by alvar05

Really simple plugin

Thanks for a really simple and working plugin!!

by Lindsey

Breaks Admin Bar

The admin bar breaks upon installation and activation of this plugin. If you’re having similar issues, deactivate to troubleshoot.

by bazilio07

Mega plugin

плагин шикарен, как и все творения Тома!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Columns or Lightweight Grid Columns more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while Lightweight Grid Columns has 10K+. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or Lightweight Grid Columns?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while Lightweight Grid Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 42 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and Lightweight Grid Columns free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and Lightweight Grid Columns is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or Lightweight Grid 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 4 days ago and Lightweight Grid Columns was last updated 7 years ago.

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