# Manage User Columns

> Manage User Columns has 1K+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews and 397 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 68/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Manage User Columns is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to manage columns under the users page in the WordPress admin area.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 23,072
- **Downloads (30 days):** 397 (-20% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 68/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.0.7
- **Last updated:** Jun 19, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.6
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.0+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 1 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Deepak Khokhar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/deepakkite/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/manage-user-columns/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/columns/) | #11 | 84 |
| [filter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filter/) | #17 | 251 |
| [registration date](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/registration-date/) | #2 | 4 |
| [user column](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-column/) | #1 | 2 |
| [users](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/users/) | #33 | 312 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| columns | #4 | 7,858 |
| filter | >100 | 10,000 |
| registration date | #24 | 2,063 |
| user column | #2 | 5,281 |
| users | #71 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Admin Columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/codepress-admin-columns/) | 100K+ | 4.9/5 (1,653) | Sep 1, 2026 | 96/100 |
| 2 | [Column Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/column-shortcodes/) | 60K+ | 4.8/5 (134) | Oct 11, 2022 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [ACF Quick Edit Fields](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-quickedit-fields/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (43) | Jan 11, 2025 | 38/100 |
| 4 | [Lightweight Grid Columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lightweight-grid-columns/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (42) | Mar 14, 2019 | 47/100 |
| 5 | [Genesis Columns Advanced](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-columns-advanced/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (25) | Jun 23, 2024 | 46/100 |
| 6 | [PixCodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pixcodes/) | 8K+ | 4/5 (1) | Aug 13, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 7 | [Gridable](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gridable/) | 4K+ | 2.9/5 (10) | Aug 26, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 8 | [Columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/columns/) | 3K+ | 4.1/5 (22) | Nov 28, 2017 | 41/100 |
| 9 | [Genesis Easy Columns](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/genesis-easy-columns/) | 2K+ | 4.4/5 (11) | Nov 28, 2017 | 38/100 |
| 10 | [Grid Shortcodes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/grid-shortcodes/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (10) | Jan 29, 2026 | 55/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manage User Columns free?
Yes. Manage User Columns is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Manage User Columns safe to use in 2026?
Manage User Columns is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 68/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Manage User Columns?
Manage User Columns is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 23,072 times since it launched in October 2020. It was downloaded 397 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Manage User Columns work with WordPress 7.1?
Manage User Columns is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.6, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Manage User Columns need?
Manage User Columns requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Manage User Columns last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.7, was released on June 19, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Manage User Columns?
Manage User Columns is developed and maintained by Deepak Khokhar.

### What are the best alternatives to Manage User Columns?
The most popular alternatives to Manage User Columns are Admin Columns (100K+ installs), Column Shortcodes (60K+ installs) and ACF Quick Edit Fields (30K+ installs).


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