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Admin Columns vs Genesis Columns Advanced (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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Genesis Columns Advanced

Genesis Columns Advanced

4.8(25)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year 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 10K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Genesis Columns Advanced has 137K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
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Genesis Columns Advanced4.8/5
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
◄
Genesis Columns Advanced25
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
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Genesis Columns Advanced10K+
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
◄
Genesis Columns Advanced137K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
Genesis Columns AdvancedN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoAdmin Columns
◄
Genesis Columns Advanced1 year ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
Genesis Columns Advanced2015
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
Genesis Columns Advanced11 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
Genesis Columns Advanced3.6+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
Genesis Columns Advancedfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
Genesis Columns AdvancedFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
Genesis Columns Advanced2.0.5

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

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

Genesis Columns Advanced

4.8/5(25 reviews)
5
88%
4
4%
3
4%
2
4%
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

Genesis Columns Advanced Reviews

by aga2442

quite successful

I was using a different plugin before. I had a lot of problems. but now i am using this plugin. It takes up very little space. I recommend it to those who use classic editors.

by mediafluent

Needs update for Gutenberg

I’m sure it’s awesome for classic editor but would be even more awesome if it worked with Gutenberg which it does not even though the plugin is compatible with newest version of WP.

by eir3apps

Great

Very useful!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Columns or Genesis Columns Advanced more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while Genesis Columns Advanced has 10K+. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or Genesis Columns Advanced?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while Genesis Columns Advanced has a 4.8/5 rating from 25 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and Genesis Columns Advanced free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and Genesis Columns Advanced is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or Genesis Columns Advanced?
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 Genesis Columns Advanced was last updated 1 year ago.

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