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Admin Columns vs Magazine 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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Magazine Columns

Magazine Columns

3(5)

600 active installs

Free

Updated 10 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 600). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Magazine Columns has 66K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
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Magazine Columns3/5
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
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Magazine Columns5
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
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Magazine Columns600
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
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Magazine Columns66K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
Magazine ColumnsN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoAdmin Columns
◄
Magazine Columns10 years ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
Magazine Columns2009
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
Magazine Columns17 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
Magazine Columns2.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
Magazine Columnsfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
Magazine ColumnsFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
Magazine Columns1.0.7

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

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

Magazine Columns

3/5(5 reviews)
5
40%
4
0%
3
20%
2
0%
1
40%

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

Magazine Columns Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Columns or Magazine Columns more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while Magazine Columns has 600. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or Magazine Columns?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while Magazine Columns has a 3/5 rating from 5 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and Magazine Columns free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and Magazine Columns is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or Magazine 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 Magazine Columns was last updated 10 years ago.

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