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Admin Columns vs Plugin 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 5 days ago
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Plugin Columns

Plugin Columns

5(1)

100 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Plugin Columns has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Admin Columns leads in active installations (100K+ vs 100). Both are free + premium WordPress plugins. Admin Columns has accumulated 3.1M+ total downloads while Plugin Columns has 2.8K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Admin Columns
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Plugin Columns5/5
Total Reviews
1,650Admin Columns
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Plugin Columns1
Active Installs
100K+Admin Columns
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Plugin Columns100
Total Downloads
3.1M+Admin Columns
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Plugin Columns2.8K+
Support Resolution
100%Admin Columns
Plugin ColumnsN/A
Last Updated
5 days agoAdmin Columns
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Plugin Columns5 years ago
First Released
2011Admin Columns
Plugin Columns2018
Age
15 yearsAdmin Columns
Plugin Columns8 years
WP Requires
5.9+Admin Columns
Plugin Columns4.5+
PHP Requires
7.4+Admin Columns
Plugin Columns5.6+
Business Model
Free + PremiumAdmin Columns
Plugin ColumnsFree
Latest Version
7.0.14Admin Columns
Plugin Columns1.2.2

Rating Breakdown

Admin Columns

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

Plugin Columns

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

Plugin Columns Reviews

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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