WordPress plugin comparison
Dashboard Columns vs WP Data Access
Dashboard Columns
by Polygon Themes
1K+ installs5.0
WP Data Access
by Passionate Programmer Peter
10K+ installs4.9
At a glance
- WP Data Access has more active installs: 10K+, against 1K+ for Dashboard Columns.
- On a typical day, WP Data Access is downloaded about 715 times, Dashboard Columns about 14.
- Dashboard Columns is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.9 from 88 reviews.
- WP Data Access was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against May 10, 2026 for Dashboard Columns.
- WP Data Access is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.9.11 for Dashboard Columns.
Line by line
WP Data Access leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Dashboard Columns | WP Data Access |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #5,809 | #1,575 |
| Active installs | 1K+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 293 | 38.6K |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.9(88) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 88% |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.55 | ×1.65 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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