=== Admin Columns ===
Contributors: codepress, tschutter, davidmosterd, engelen, dungengronovius
Tags: columns, admin columns, custom fields, list table, woocommerce
Requires at least: 5.9
Tested up to: 6.9.1
Requires PHP: 7.4
Stable tag: 7.0.12
License: GPLv3
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Take control of your WordPress admin list tables. Add, remove, and reorder columns for posts, users, media, and more - no coding needed. 

== Description ==

Admin Columns lets you customize and organize the columns displayed in the WordPress admin list tables for posts, pages, users, comments and media.

Instead of the limited default list table, you get to display the information you actually need - like custom fields, featured images, taxonomies, file data and more.

Trusted by 100,000+ WordPress sites worldwide.

With a simple drag-and-drop interface you can:

* **Add any column** to posts, pages, users, media and comments
* **Reorder and resize** columns to match your workflow
* **Choose from 200+ column types** including custom fields, taxonomies and file data
* **Display rich metadata** such as images, dates, colors and relational fields
* **Create clean overviews** for even the most complex websites

It works for any site from simple blogs to large WooCommerce stores.

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= Why Admin Columns? =

Default WordPress list tables are limited. They often show only the title, author and date.

Admin Columns turns them into useful management screens that show you what matters.

Examples:

* See **featured images, custom fields and taxonomies** directly in the post list table
* Display **media file size, dimensions or EXIF data**
* View **user metadata and roles** in the users screen
* Keep track of **large content libraries**

= Popular use cases =

Admin Columns is used by developers, agencies and site owners to manage content more efficiently.

Common setups:

* Managing **WooCommerce products** with price, SKU or stock columns
* Displaying **ACF custom fields** in post list tables
* Organizing **large media libraries**
* Reviewing **SEO metadata from Yoast**
* Organizing **custom post types** with the right columns

= Built for developers =

Admin Columns is open source and built to be extended. Use actions and filters to register custom column types, modify output or integrate with your own plugins.

* Full [hooks and filters reference](https://docs.admincolumns.com/article/15-hooks-and-filters/) for custom integrations
* Register column configurations in PHP for version-controlled setups
* Designed to work alongside page builders, custom post type plugins and third-party extensions

Explore the [developer documentation](https://docs.admincolumns.com/category/75-developer/).

= Admin Columns Pro =

Upgrade to **Admin Columns Pro** for sorting, filtering, inline editing and more. With Pro you can:

* **Sort** any column
* **Filter content** with stackable smart filters
* **Inline editing** – edit titles, custom fields, taxonomies and more directly from the list table
* **Bulk editing** – update multiple items at once
* **Conditional formatting** – color-code rows and cells based on rules
* **Export to CSV**
* **Import/export column sets** between sites or team members
* **Save to PHP** for version-controlled column configurations

Admin Columns Pro also provides deep integrations with popular plugins:

* **Advanced Custom Fields** – display and edit all field types
* **WooCommerce** – product and order columns
* **Yoast SEO** – SEO score and metadata columns
* **Toolset Types** – custom fields and relationships
* **Pods** – Pods fields and content types

Learn more about the additional features of Admin Columns Pro on our website:

[Upgrade to Admin Columns Pro](https://www.admincolumns.com/admin-columns-pro/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=readme)

= Supported content types =

Admin Columns works with the following WordPress admin screens:

* Posts, Pages and Custom Post Types
* Users
* Media Library
* Comments
* Taxonomies (Pro)

= Custom field column =

Admin Columns allows you to display custom fields (post meta and user meta) directly in the admin list table.

Supported field formats include:

* Color
* Date
* Images
* Number
* Text
* URL
* True/False
* Relational: Posts, Users and Media

= Docs & Support =

Is this your first time using Admin Columns? Check out our documentation and guides:

[Documentation](https://docs.admincolumns.com)
[Getting Started](https://docs.admincolumns.com/category/16-getting-started/)
[Developer documentation](https://docs.admincolumns.com/category/75-developer/)

Need help? Please visit the Admin Columns [support forums](https://admincolumns.com/support/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=readme).

= Contribute =

Admin Columns is open source and community-driven. There are several ways to contribute:

* **Translate**: Help translate Admin Columns on [WordPress.org](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/codepress-admin-columns) or Pro translations on [Transifex](https://www.transifex.com/projects/p/admin-columns/)
* **Report issues**: Found a bug? Report it on [GitHub](https://github.com/codepress/admin-columns)
* **Suggest features**: Submit ideas to our [public roadmap](https://www.admincolumns.com/public-roadmap/)

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Is Admin Columns free? =

Yes. The core plugin is free and includes column management for posts, pages, users, comments and media.

Admin Columns Pro adds advanced features such as sorting, filtering, inline editing, bulk editing, conditional formatting and CSV export. [Learn more](https://www.admincolumns.com/admin-columns-pro/?utm_source=wordpressorg&utm_medium=readme).

= Can I display custom fields? =

Yes. Admin Columns lets you display custom fields for posts and users directly in the list table. Supported types include images, numbers, URLs, dates and more.

Admin Columns Pro also provides deep integrations with plugins such as Advanced Custom Fields, which adds support for all ACF field types.

= Does it work with WooCommerce, ACF and other plugins? =

Yes. Admin Columns works with most WordPress plugins out of the box. Admin Columns Pro provides dedicated integrations for WooCommerce, Advanced Custom Fields, Yoast SEO, Toolset Types, Pods and more.

= Can I sort or filter columns? =

Sorting and filtering are available in **Admin Columns Pro**, so you can quickly find what you're looking for.

= Can I edit content directly from the list table? =

Yes. **Admin Columns Pro** supports inline editing and bulk editing, so you can update titles, taxonomies, custom fields and more without leaving the list table.

= How do I reset my column settings? =

You can reset column settings from the column settings page by clicking "Restore columns" in the sidebar. This restores the default WordPress columns for that screen. See our [getting started guide](https://docs.admincolumns.com/category/16-getting-started/) for more details.

= What filters and hooks can I use? =

Developers can extend Admin Columns using many actions and filters. You can find the full reference here: [Hooks & Filters](https://docs.admincolumns.com/article/15-hooks-and-filters/)

== Screenshots ==

1. Column settings page for post types — drag and drop to reorder, configure each column's display options.
2. Posts list screen with customized columns showing exactly the data you need.
3. Column settings page for the Media Library.
4. Media Library with custom columns for dimensions, file size, EXIF data, and more.
5. Column settings page for the Users screen.
6. Users list with custom columns for roles, post counts, and custom fields.
7. Custom field column configuration — choose from color, date, image, number, URL, and more display types.
8. Posts list showing multiple custom field columns with formatted values.

== Installation ==

= Automatic installation =

1. **Visit** Plugins > Add New in your WordPress dashboard
2. **Search** for "Admin Columns"
3. **Install and Activate** Admin Columns from your Plugins page
4. **Visit** Settings > Admin Columns to create your first column set

= Manual installation =

1. **Download** the plugin from [WordPress.org](https://wordpress.org/plugins/codepress-admin-columns/)
2. **Upload** the `codepress-admin-columns` folder to `/wp-content/plugins/`
3. **Activate** the plugin through the Plugins screen
4. **Visit** Settings > Admin Columns to get started

= After activation =

Head to Settings > Admin Columns and start customizing your columns. Check out the [getting started guide](https://docs.admincolumns.com/category/16-getting-started/) for a walkthrough.

== Changelog ==

= 7.0.12 =
Release Date: March 16th, 2026

* [Added] New "Auto Detect" option for the date save format setting.
* [Added] New "File Display" setting for file columns with filename and preview options.
* [Added] New `ac/init` action hook for accessing the DI container after plugin initialization.
* [Improved] The Title Only column on the Media list table now displays both the post title and the filename.
* [Improved] Before/After text settings now correctly apply to ID columns.
* [Fixed] Fixed dropdown menus closing unexpectedly when clicked.
* [Fixed] Fixed potential errors when displaying columns for deleted posts, users, or terms.
* [Fixed] Resolved errors and deprecation warnings when running on PHP 8.4.

[See changelog for all versions](https://github.com/codepress/admin-columns/blob/main/changelog.txt).

== Upgrade Notice ==