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Advanced Columns Block vs Admin Columns
At a glance
- Admin Columns has more active installs: 100K+, against 100+ for Advanced Columns Block.
- On a typical day, Admin Columns is downloaded about 2,111 times, Advanced Columns Block about 18.
- Advanced Columns Block is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.9 from 1,652 reviews.
- Admin Columns was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Sep 25, 2026 for Advanced Columns Block.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Admin Columns has been around longer: since 2011, against 2024 for Advanced Columns Block.
Line by line
Admin Columns leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Advanced Columns Block |  Admin Columns |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #13,950 | #336 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 511 | 103.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.9(1.7K) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×1.34 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 13 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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