Hide Admin Columns
Do you find the WordPress admin list tables cluttered with too many columns that you rarely use? Hide Admin Columns is here to rescue you from the chaos! This powerful plugin gives administrators the ability to hide…
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Hide Admin Columns shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 2 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.6 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Hide Admin Columns stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| columns | >100 |
| hide | >100 |
| post types | >100 |
| visibility | >100 |
About Hide Admin Columns
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
Do you find the WordPress admin list tables cluttered with too many columns that you rarely use? Hide Admin Columns is here to rescue you from the chaos! This powerful plugin gives administrators the ability to hide specific columns in the admin list tables for custom post types, resulting in a cleaner, more focused view.
Why would you need to hide columns added by other plugins?
- Enhanced Focus: By hiding unnecessary columns, you can focus on the essential data that matters most to your workflow.
- Improved Performance: Reducing the number of columns can speed up the loading time of your admin list tables.
- Clarity and Usability: A streamlined list table improves readability and makes it easier to manage your content.
With Hide Admin Columns, you can keep the valuable functionality of various plugins while hiding their extra columns that clutter your view. This ensures you maintain a clean and efficient workspace without compromising on the features provided by your plugins.
License
This plugin is licensed under the GPLv2 or later. See the License URI for more information.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/hide-admin-columnsdirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Configure the plugin by navigating to Settings > Hide Admin Columns.
Frequently asked questions
How do I hide columns for a specific post type?
Navigate to Settings > Hide Admin Columns and select the columns you want to hide for each post type.
Who can manage the column visibility settings?
Only users with the ‘manage_options’ capability can modify the column visibility settings.
Changelog
Initial release.
1.0.1
- WP Coding Standards fixes
1.0.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
Hide Admin Columns: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
Is Hide Admin Columns free?
Yes. Hide Admin Columns is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Hide Admin Columns safe to use in 2026?
Hide Admin Columns shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Hide Admin Columns?
Hide Admin Columns is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 929 times since it launched in August 2024. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.
Does Hide Admin Columns work with WordPress 7.1?
Hide Admin Columns is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Hide Admin Columns need?
Hide Admin Columns requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Hide Admin Columns last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on August 4, 2024 (2 years ago).
Who makes Hide Admin Columns?
Hide Admin Columns is developed and maintained by Bishoy.A.
What are the best alternatives to Hide Admin Columns?
The most popular alternatives to Hide Admin Columns are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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