# Admin Bar Plugin Switcher

> Admin Bar Plugin Switcher has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Admin Bar Plugin Switcher shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds a menu in admin bar that enables toggling of activation status of plugins. It can be helpful to developers who want to quickly see something before and after plugin is activated.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,677
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+43.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Feb 24, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.2.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Milan Dinić (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/dimadin/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-bar-plugin-switcher/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [activation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/activation/) | #12 | 17 |
| [admin bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-bar/) | >100 | 174 |
| [deactivation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/deactivation/) | #3 | 3 |
| [plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugins/) | >100 | 217 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| activation | >100 | 9,242 |
| admin bar | >100 | 6,145 |
| deactivation | >100 | 2,586 |
| plugins | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Unconfirmed](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/unconfirmed/) | 1K+ | 4.5/5 (47) | Dec 4, 2023 | 42/100 |
| 2 | [BP Disable Activation Reloaded](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-disable-activation-reloaded/) | 800+ | 5/5 (19) | Aug 14, 2014 | 39/100 |
| 3 | [User Activation Keys](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-activation-keys/) | 100+ | 4.8/5 (20) | Aug 8, 2016 | 41/100 |
| 4 | [WP Login Flow](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-login-flow/) | 60+ | 4.4/5 (7) | Oct 7, 2020 | 35/100 |
| 5 | [LH Buddypress login on activation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-buddypress-login-on-activation/) | 30+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 2, 2022 | 31/100 |
| 6 | [cbnet MBP Auto-Activate](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/cbnet-mbp-auto-activate/) | 30+ | — | Apr 22, 2014 | 24/100 |
| 7 | [Proper Network Activation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/proper-network-activation/) | 20+ | 4.3/5 (7) | Mar 14, 2013 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [BP Disable Activation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-disable-activation/) | 10+ | 3/5 (2) | Jun 9, 2010 | 24/100 |
| 9 | [Vatomi](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vatomi/) | 10+ | — | Nov 2, 2019 | 23/100 |
| 11 | [Email Post Activation](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-post-activation/) | 10+ | — | Apr 13, 2009 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Admin Bar Plugin Switcher free?
Yes. Admin Bar Plugin Switcher is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Admin Bar Plugin Switcher safe to use in 2026?
Admin Bar Plugin Switcher shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Admin Bar Plugin Switcher?
Admin Bar Plugin Switcher is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,677 times since it launched in July 2015. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Admin Bar Plugin Switcher work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin Bar Plugin Switcher is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Admin Bar Plugin Switcher need?
Admin Bar Plugin Switcher requires PHP 5.2.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Admin Bar Plugin Switcher last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on February 24, 2019 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Admin Bar Plugin Switcher?
Admin Bar Plugin Switcher is developed and maintained by Milan Dinić.

### What are the best alternatives to Admin Bar Plugin Switcher?
The most popular alternatives to Admin Bar Plugin Switcher are Unconfirmed (1K+ installs), BP Disable Activation Reloa… (800+ installs) and User Activation Keys (100+ installs).


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