Admin Columns vs Simple Points and Rewards for WooCommerce – Create a Loyalty Program

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. 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 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. 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 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 Getting Started Developer documentation Need help? Please visit the Admin Columns support forums. Contribute Admin Columns is open source and community-driven. There are several ways to contribute: Translate: Help translate Admin Columns on WordPress.org or Pro translations on Transifex Report issues: Found a bug? Report it on GitHub Suggest features: Submit ideas to our public roadmap

Simple Points and Rewards for WooCommerce helps you launch a lightweight, no‑bloat points and rewards loyalty program without complexity. Customers earn points for actions (signup, orders, referrals) and redeem them for rewards like WooCommerce coupon vouchers, specific products, or checkout discounts – a complete Points and Rewards experience for WooCommerce. A dedicated “Rewards” tab appears under My Account with points, history, ways to earn and redeem, and redeemed vouchers. Admins get a clear settings area and tools to manage points, logs, and vouchers in your loyalty program. Points and Rewards – Free Features My Account “Rewards” page (or shortcode) for customers to view and manage their points and rewards Levels and Badges System (Some limits apply in free version) Deduct points when orders are refunded/cancelled/failed Customisable email notifications (points earned, rewards claimed) Admin tools: Settings, Points Activity Log, Customer Points manager, Reward Vouchers Order meta box showing awarded/deducted points context Plugin customisations (points labels, rewards labels, headings, colors, etc) Why choose this Loyalty Points and Rewards plugin? Built specifically for WooCommerce Fast and lightweight Simple UX: one Rewards dashboard with points, levels, ways to earn and redeem Easy to setup and configure Works alongside WooCommerce coupon discounts and sales Flexible reward types: vouchers, products, or checkout discounts Levels and multipliers to incentivise more spending Comprehensive admin tools for managing your loyalty program Ways to Earn Points There are several ways for customers to earn points, including: Signing up for an account Placing new orders Referring friends via referral links The Pro version adds points for first order, after X orders, writing reviews, birthdays, social shares, and daily logins. Types of Rewards Reward points can be redeemed for various rewards vouchers including: WooCommerce coupon vouchers for discounts Free shipping on their next order Claim a specific free product Alternatively, you can enable the “Points Discount on Checkout” option. This is a more simple and traditional method, that allows customers to convert points into an immediate order discount at checkout without generating a coupon. Redeeming Points Customers can redeem their points via the Rewards dashboard or at checkout (if enabled): My Account > Rewards: Customers view available points, total earned, level progress, ways to earn, ways to redeem, redeemed vouchers, and a paginated points history. Redeeming rewards: Voucher reward: creates a WooCommerce coupon tied to the customer that they can use on their next order. Product reward: creates a WooCommerce coupon and directs to checkout with the product added to the cart for free. Points Discount on Checkout: lets customers apply their points as an instant discount on the current order from the checkout rewards box. Pro Features Unlimited access to all features Referral coupons and offers (gift coupons, attribution rules) Conditional Rules for Earning Methods Floating Rewards Widget Floating Gift widget Reward points with a Prize Wheel Reward points on First Order Reward points after X Orders Reward points for Writing Reviews Reward points on Birthdays Reward points for Social Shares Reward points for Daily Logins Multi-currency support for points earning Points inactivity expiry Reward expiry and automatic cleanup Min and max points redemption limits Additional settings and UX enhancements TRY PRO FREE FOR 7 DAYS Settings Overview Rewards: Create and configure reward items (voucher or product), costs, and limits. Ways to Earn: Signup points; order earning rate; award timing; refund/cancel deductions; referral earning (PRO supports fixed or percent-based with attribution). Levels & Badges: Enable levels, multipliers, progression, and display options. General: Labels (Points/Rewards), headings, display toggles. Email: Subjects/bodies for “points earned” and “reward claimed”, with placeholders available. PRO tabs: Conditional Rules, Referral Offers, Gift Widget, Rewards Widget. Tip: You can also embed the Rewards dashboard anywhere with the shortcode: [spar_points_rewards]. This lets you place your Points and Rewards experience on any page. Migrations You can easily migrate your existing customer points data from other popular WooCommerce Points and Rewards plugins including: WooCommerce Points and Rewards (by WooCommerce) MyRewards (by Long Watch Studio) WPLoyalty (by flycart) Points and Rewards for WooCommerce (by WP Swings) YITH WooCommerce Points and Rewards (by YITH) Why do I need a Points and Rewards program? A Points and Rewards program incentivizes customer loyalty by rewarding repeat purchases and engagement. It encourages customers to return to your store, increasing lifetime value and fostering a sense of community around your brand. By offering points for actions like signing up, making purchases, and referring friends, you create a positive feedback loop that benefits both your business and your customers. Why choose Simple Points and Rewards for WooCommerce? Simple Points and Rewards for WooCommerce is designed to be a lightweight, easy-to-use solution that integrates seamlessly with your WooCommerce store. It offers a comprehensive set of features without the complexity and bloat of larger loyalty programs. With a focus on user experience, both for customers and administrators, it provides a straightforward way to implement a loyalty program that drives engagement and sales.