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Admin Columns vs Make Tables Responsive (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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Make Tables Responsive

Make Tables Responsive

5(34)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Make Tables Responsive has a higher user rating (5/5 from 34 reviews) while Admin Columns leads in active installations (100K+ vs 6.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Make Tables Responsive has 62K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
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Make Tables Responsive5/5
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
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Make Tables Responsive34
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
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Make Tables Responsive6.0K+
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
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Make Tables Responsive62K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
Make Tables ResponsiveN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoAdmin Columns
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Make Tables Responsive4 months ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
Make Tables Responsive2017
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
Make Tables Responsive9 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
Make Tables Responsive3.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
Make Tables Responsive5.3.6+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
Make Tables ResponsiveFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
Make Tables Responsive1.8.0

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

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

Make Tables Responsive

5/5(34 reviews)
5
100%
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

Make Tables Responsive Reviews

by thebs89

Practical and simple tool

No extra gimmicks needed, just install the plugin and your tables get sorted into a mobile-friendly format automatically. Gotta love a plugin that does all the work for you! Extra points for the possi

by mandrian

Excellent plugin

This is an excellent plugin. I’d tried several other table plugins, but this one is the simplest and the best that I found. Many thanks for this.

by gnorf

Brilliant solution!

Some imminent needs to solve an issue on one site related to tables in accordions, had me search wider. Then I came across this plugin and suddenly remembered I had used it before, a long time ago.It’

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Columns or Make Tables Responsive more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while Make Tables Responsive has 6.0K+. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or Make Tables Responsive?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while Make Tables Responsive has a 5/5 rating from 34 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and Make Tables Responsive free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and Make Tables Responsive is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or Make Tables Responsive?
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 Make Tables Responsive was last updated 4 months ago.

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