WordPress plugin comparison
Restore Columns vs WP Data Access
Restore Columns
by Flector
60+ installs4.8
WP Data Access
by Passionate Programmer Peter
10K+ installs4.9
At a glance
- WP Data Access has more active installs: 10K+, against 60+ for Restore Columns.
- On a typical day, WP Data Access is downloaded about 715 times, Restore Columns about 3.
- WP Data Access is rated higher: 4.9 out of 5 from 88 reviews, against 4.8 from 4 reviews.
- WP Data Access was updated more recently: Nov 6, 2026, against Apr 2, 2020 for Restore Columns.
- WP Data Access is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.4.25 for Restore Columns.
- Restore Columns has been around longer: since 2014, against 2017 for WP Data Access.
Line by line
WP Data Access leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Restore Columns | WP Data Access |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #19,835 | #1,575 |
| Active installs | 60+ | 10K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 62 | 38.6K |
| Rating | 4.8(4) | 4.9(88) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 88% |
| Tested up to | 5.4.25 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.65 |
| Last release | 6 years ago | 3 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.3 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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