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Admin Columns vs PixCodes (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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VS
PixCodes

PixCodes

4(1)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years ago
View PixCodes

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 8.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while PixCodes has 205K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
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PixCodes4/5
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
◄
PixCodes1
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
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PixCodes8.0K+
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
◄
PixCodes205K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
PixCodesN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoAdmin Columns
◄
PixCodes3 years ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
PixCodes2015
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
PixCodes11 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
PixCodes4.9.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
PixCodes5.6.40+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
PixCodesFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
PixCodes2.3.7

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

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

PixCodes

4/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
100%
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

PixCodes Reviews

by Florian

Very nice shortcode plugin but won't work with newest wp-version

Perfect for eg. Rosa Theme but after update to the latest version, it won’t work in frontend to make an output such before the update 🙁 Can you please fix it? Florian

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Columns or PixCodes more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while PixCodes has 8.0K+. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or PixCodes?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while PixCodes has a 4/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and PixCodes free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and PixCodes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or PixCodes?
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 PixCodes was last updated 3 years ago.

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