Admin Columns vs Custom Admin Page
Compare WordPress plugins and tools side by side. Pick products with “Compare” in the software directory.
| Feature | Admin Columns v7.1.7 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | Custom Admin Page v1.0.9 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 100,000+ | 400+ |
| Last updated | October 7, 2026 | June 12, 2025 |
| Editions | Admin Columns · Admin Columns Pro ($) | Custom Admin Page · Custom Admin Page Pro ($) |
| Pros | Add, remove and reorder admin list columns without code; Works for posts, pages, users, comments and media; Shows ACF and taxonomy values as columns in the free version | Unlimited admin pages with role-based access; Parent menu, order and icon settings per page; Classic and block editor support |
| Cons | Advanced ACF field columns require Admin Columns Pro; Add-on pages and banners push the paid version; Only changes admin list screens, nothing on the front end | Page builder support and slug control need the Pro version; Pages are shown only in the admin menu, not on the front end |
| Mentioned in our posts | 1 | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Add, remove and reorder columns on admin list tables, Settings page for column behaviour, Advanced ACF field types (Pro only) ($), Add-ons page that lists Pro upgrades | Limit pages to chosen user roles, Nest a page under a parent menu, Set menu position and icon, Classic editor support for pages, Upgrade to Pro prompts and license key screen |
| Integrations | ||
| E-commerce | WooCommerce | — |
| Plugins | Advanced Custom Fields, WPML | Divi Builder, WPBakery Page Builder |
| Other | — | BestWebSoft license check |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2 | 5.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | — |
| Tested up to | 7.1.3 | 6.8 |
| Phones home | No | Only if you agree |
| External services | — | bestwebsoft.com |