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Admin Columns vs Genesis Easy 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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Genesis Easy Columns

Genesis Easy Columns

4.4(11)

2.0K+ 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 2.0K+). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Genesis Easy Columns has 52K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
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Genesis Easy Columns4.4/5
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
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Genesis Easy Columns11
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
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Genesis Easy Columns2.0K+
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
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Genesis Easy Columns52K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
Genesis Easy ColumnsN/A
Last Updated
4 days agoAdmin Columns
◄
Genesis Easy Columns8 years ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
Genesis Easy Columns2013
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
Genesis Easy Columns13 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
Genesis Easy Columns3.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
Genesis Easy Columnsfalse+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
Genesis Easy ColumnsFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
Genesis Easy Columns1.4

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

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

Genesis Easy Columns

4.4/5(11 reviews)
5
82%
4
0%
3
0%
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

Genesis Easy Columns Reviews

by soul33

TOTALLY IDIOT PLUGIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And HERE THE REASON WHY: (dont worry, it’s NOT JUST YOU that make plugins like this with these STUPID shortcodes that appear BETWEEN the page. All idiots that are UNABLE TO MAKE A VISUAL EDITOR OF COL

by Mary

Not responsive

Columns were overlapping when screen size get’s smaller.

by princessslattie

THE BEST PLUGIN FOR MAKING COLUMNS

Terrific plug-in for creating columns, so easy. More importantly truly AMAZING support. Being new to technology I did not know what I was doing but Matthew(Code96) walked me through it ..BTW it is rea

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Columns or Genesis Easy Columns more popular?
Admin Columns has 100K+ active installations while Genesis Easy Columns has 2.0K+. Admin Columns is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Columns or Genesis Easy Columns?
Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews, while Genesis Easy Columns has a 4.4/5 rating from 11 reviews.
Are Admin Columns and Genesis Easy Columns free?
Admin Columns is free + premium and Genesis Easy Columns is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Columns or Genesis Easy 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 Genesis Easy Columns was last updated 8 years ago.

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