WordPress plugin comparison
Admin Columns vs Widgets in Columns
At a glance
- Admin Columns has more active installs: 100K+, against 200+ for Widgets in Columns.
- On a typical day, Admin Columns is downloaded about 2,111 times, Widgets in Columns about 3.
- Admin Columns is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 1,652 reviews, against 4.4 from 8 reviews.
- Admin Columns was updated more recently: Oct 27, 2026, against Jul 12, 2014 for Widgets in Columns.
- Admin Columns is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 3.9.40 for Widgets in Columns.
Line by line
Admin Columns leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Admin Columns |  Widgets in Columns |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #336 | #12,921 |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 103.6K | 60 |
| Rating | 4.9(1.7K) | 4.4(8) |
| Support threads resolved | 50% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 3.9.40 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.34 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 13 days ago | 12 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | – |
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