Admin Columns vs Ninja Columns (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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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 Ninja Columns has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Admin Columns | Ninja Columns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 1,650 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 100K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 3.1M+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 5 days ago | ◄ | 13 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2012 | |
| Age | 15 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.9+ | 3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free + Premium | Free | |
| Latest Version | 7.0.14 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
◄Ninja ColumnsN/A
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
◄Ninja Columns0
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
◄Ninja Columns10
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
◄Ninja Columns1.8K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
Ninja ColumnsN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoAdmin Columns
◄Ninja Columns13 years ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
Ninja Columns2012
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
Ninja Columns14 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
Ninja Columns3.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
Ninja Columnsfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
Ninja ColumnsFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
Ninja Columns1.0
Rating Breakdown
Admin Columns
4.9/5(1,650 reviews)
5
95%
4
4%
3
1%
2
0%
1
1%
Ninja Columns
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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
Ninja Columns Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Admin Columns or Ninja Columns more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while Ninja Columns has 10. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or Ninja Columns?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while Ninja Columns has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and Ninja Columns free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and Ninja Columns is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or Ninja 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 Ninja Columns was last updated 13 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.