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Manage User Columns

By Deepak Khokhar

Site Administration & Utilities / Bulk Operations & Batch Editing

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Manage User Columns Review - In-Depth Analysis

Manage user columns in the WordPress admin area with this plugin. Add, remove, and sort user fields easily.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.05/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Manage User Columns is a plugin designed to help you customize the user fields displayed on the users list page in the WordPress dashboard. You can add new columns for default user fields, custom fields, and even remove existing columns without losing any user data.

This plugin introduces a new default column for Registration Date, which can be easily enabled or disabled. You have the flexibility to add as many custom columns as needed, with all new columns being sortable for easier management.

The configuration interface is user-friendly, allowing you to manage columns directly from the users page. Additionally, advanced developers can use filters to modify column values as needed.

Comparing to Alternatives

Manage User Columns stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique choice for user column management in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective user column management.
Free version offers useful features for most users.
Allows identification of users missing specific details.
Lightweight compared to larger plugins.
Adds functionality missing in default WordPress user management.

Weaknesses

Sorting custom fields is limited to user name, not by new columns.
Cannot suppress default columns like Comments or Last login.
Issues deleting added columns in latest WordPress versions.
Security vulnerability fixed only in recent update.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong majority of 5-star ratings and no low-star complaints, users appreciate the plugin's functionality despite some minor issues.

Positive highlights

"Does the job well and for free." — Dominiko
"Really useful and convenient!" — humanjulis
"Sweet little thing." — Tim Reeves
"Easy to use and effective." — blupsy

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Sorting does not work on custom fields as expected.
Cannot remove certain default columns.
Deleting custom columns is problematic in latest WordPress versions.
Security risk due to past vulnerability.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, straightforward plugin to manage and customize user columns without needing extensive features.

Not ideal for

Those requiring advanced sorting options, ability to remove default columns, or who prioritize plugins with no known security vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential user column management features sufficient for most administrative needs.

Pro version

Offers additional customization options and enhanced management features beyond the free version.

Final Verdict

Manage User Columns is a practical and easy-to-use plugin that fills a niche in WordPress user management with no direct competitors. It offers good value, especially in its free version, and is appreciated for its simplicity and effectiveness.

However, users should be aware of its limitations in sorting and column removal, as well as a past security vulnerability that has been addressed. Those needing more advanced features or higher security standards might consider alternative solutions.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Manage User Columns plugin.

Manage user columns

User column management

User registration date

Screenshots

FAQ

To keep it simple, the plugin doesn’t have any separate settings page. You can simply go to the users page after activating the plugin.
You will find a “Manage Columns” button. Clicking on this button will open a popup where you manage the columns.