Live from WordPress.org · Oct 16, 2026
Best Custom Columns Plugins for WordPress
3 plugins are tagged “custom columns” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is WP Extended with 600+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WP Extended – Modular WordPress Toolkit
Everyday WordPress tools in one modular plugin. Enable only what you need instead of…
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600+ |
| 2 |
Slug Search and Admin Columns
Enhance your WordPress admin with powerful slug search, sortable ID and Slug columns, and…
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200+ |
| 3 |
Post revisions columns
Adds revision data columns to post listings
|
10+ |
Top Custom Columns plugins, head to head
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 16, 2026
What is the most popular custom columns plugin for WordPress?
WP Extended – Modular WordPress Toolkit is the most popular custom columns plugin with 600+ active installs and a 4.9/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many custom columns plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 3 plugins tagged “custom columns” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which custom columns plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, WP Extended – Modular WordPress Toolkit has the highest rating at 4.9/5 from 28 reviews.
Are these custom columns plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 3 custom columns plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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