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Admin Columns vs 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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VS
Columns

Columns

4.1(22)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 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 3.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Columns has 91K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
◄
Columns4.1/5
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
◄
Columns22
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
◄
Columns3.0K+
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
◄
Columns91K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
ColumnsN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoAdmin Columns
◄
Columns8 years ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
Columns2013
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
Columns13 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
Columns4.4+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
Columnsfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
ColumnsFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
Columns0.7.3

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

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

Columns

4.1/5(22 reviews)
5
68%
4
5%
3
9%
2
9%
1
9%

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

Columns Reviews

by meylodie

Efficient and simple to use, thank you!

It does not compare with other columns plugins, as it is the simplest I have been able to use. It is perfect when using Disable Gutenberg or such.

by Bianca

Simple and effective

I really like these kind of lean plugins. Maybe it’s not for everyone but it doesn’t add any bloat and I like that. To the people who say this plugin is not responsive. Responsive settings are based

by WebDeb

Works nicely but is not responsive

Installed great but on a phone gives two really skinny columns instead of stacking them up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Columns or Columns more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while Columns has 3.0K+. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or Columns?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while Columns has a 4.1/5 rating from 22 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and Columns free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and Columns is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or 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 Columns was last updated 8 years ago.

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