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Redux Framework vs Admin Columns (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Redux Framework

Redux Framework

4.4(273)

1.0M+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 week ago
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Admin Columns

Admin Columns

4.9(1,650)

100K+ active installs

Free + Premium

Updated 4 days 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) while Redux Framework leads in active installations (1.0M+ vs 100K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Redux Framework has accumulated 31M+ total downloads while Admin Columns has 3.1M+. Admin Columns has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 100%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.4/5Redux Framework
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Admin Columns4.9/5
Total Reviews
273Redux Framework
►
Admin Columns1,650
Active Installs
1.0M+Redux Framework
◄
Admin Columns100K+
Total Downloads
31M+Redux Framework
◄
Admin Columns3.1M+
Support Resolution
100%Redux Framework
Admin Columns100%
Last Updated
1 week agoRedux Framework
►
Admin Columns4 days ago
First Released
2013Redux Framework
Admin Columns2011
Age
13 yearsRedux Framework
Admin Columns15 years
WP Requires
5.0+Redux Framework
Admin Columns5.9+
PHP Requires
7.4+Redux Framework
Admin Columns7.4+
Business Model
FreeRedux Framework
Admin ColumnsFree + Premium
Latest Version
4.5.11Redux Framework
Admin Columns7.0.14

Rating Breakdown

Redux Framework

4.4/5(273 reviews)
5
82%
4
3%
3
1%
2
2%
1
13%

Admin Columns

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

Recent Reviews

Redux Framework Reviews

by Rena

Pretty Solid Framework

Used it in a few projects, and it works well overall. Lots of options and pretty flexible. Setup took a bit of time at first, but once you get it, things become easy. tnx devs for the work.

by Irina

Great plugin!

Excellent and useful plugin!

by masoud4x4

Translation Issue

Hi Redux Framework team,I’m using Redux Framework for my theme (Liberty), but I’m really frustrated with its translation support, especially after WordPress 6.7 and later updates (I’m on 6.8). My

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Redux Framework or Admin Columns more popular?
Redux Framework has 1.0M+ active installations while Admin Columns has 100K+. Redux Framework is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Redux Framework or Admin Columns?
Redux Framework has a 4.4/5 rating from 273 reviews, while Admin Columns has a 4.9/5 rating from 1,650 reviews.
Are Redux Framework and Admin Columns free?
Redux Framework is free and Admin Columns is free + premium. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Redux Framework or Admin Columns?
As of April 2026, Redux Framework has a 100% support resolution rate while Admin Columns has a 100% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Redux Framework was last updated 1 week ago and Admin Columns was last updated 4 days ago.

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