Backend Payments for WooCommerce vs WPC Admin Columns (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Backend Payments for WooCommerce
1.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, WPC Admin Columns has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Backend Payments for WooCommerce leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Backend Payments for WooCommerce has accumulated 48K+ total downloads while WPC Admin Columns has 22K+. WPC Admin Columns has a higher support resolution rate (0% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Backend Payments for WooCommerce | WPC Admin Columns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | 1.0K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 48K+ | ◄ | 22K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | 0% | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 3 weeks ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2023 | |
| Age | 9 years | 3 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.7+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.8.9 | 2.2.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Backend Payments for WooCommerce
WPC Admin Columns
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Backend Payments for WooCommerce averaged approximately 9 daily downloads while WPC Admin Columns averaged 72.
Recent Reviews
Backend Payments for WooCommerce Reviews
Simple and effective plugin
Needed the ability to take phone payments from customers. Installing this makes that happen. The only issue we had was with Stripe whereby it blocked some payments where we had to get in touch to enab
Works Perfectly – Excellent Support
This plugin solves a common issue with payment gateways that offer MOTO (Payments over the phone) in the UK. Support is fantastic, I asked about a feature and they came back quickly with a snippet to
Literally PERFECT
This plugin is so simple and easy to use. I can’t believe I didn’t download this years ago. This would have saved hours and hours of talking customers through the payment process. You guys made my day
WPC Admin Columns Reviews
Not working
Good idea, but not working! It makes no changes at all and is not adding no nuew columns! Sorry.
Powerful Little plugin
Saw this on a youtube channel – powerful, comact and easy to use!
Excellent plugin
Simple and clean without unnecessary options.
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