Is Dashboard Columns free?

Yes, Dashboard Columns is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use Dashboard Columns?

Dashboard Columns has 1.0K+ active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best Dashboard Columns alternatives?

Popular alternatives to Dashboard Columns include Widgets for Google Reviews, Blocksy Companion, Widget Importer & Exporter. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does Dashboard Columns work with the latest WordPress?

Dashboard Columns has been tested up to WordPress 6.3.8. It requires WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.4+.

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Dashboard Columns

Name: Dashboard Columns
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Polygon Themes

Easily change the number of dashboard columns from Screen Options.

By Polygon Themes·Widget·Free

5(2 reviews)

·1.0K+ active installs·Updated 2 years ago

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As of April 2026, Dashboard Columns is a WordPress widget plugin with 1.0K+ active installations and a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 11K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 5.8+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2017. Last updated 2 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Downloads are up 6% this week. Top alternative: Widgets for Google Reviews.

5/52 reviews

1.0K+active installs

11K+total downloads

9 yearssince 2017

Overview

The option to change the number of columns of the main WordPress Dashboard was removed in WordPress 3.8 in favor of a more dynamic/responsive approach. For most people, this change is great because it simplifies the UI. But for those who like more control over how their admin dashboard looks like, this feels restrictive.

With the help of Dashboard Columns you can now easily change the number of columns in your admin dashboard. By selecting your preferred layout from the Screen Options menu you can now better customize the look and feel of your widgets. And all that without compromising the responsive UI: