# Admin Classic Borders

> Admin Classic Borders has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 41 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Admin Classic Borders shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 5,056
- **Downloads (30 days):** 41 (-21.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.7.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 14, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Andy Mercer (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kelderic/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-classic-borders/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,664 |
| [backend](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/backend/) | #31 | 50 |
| [borders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/borders/) | #2 | 2 |
| [mp6](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mp6/) | #1 | 1 |
| [style](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/style/) | #46 | 104 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| backend | >100 | 4,583 |
| borders | >100 | 3,674 |
| mp6 | #16 | 29 |
| style | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.7: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Oct 12, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Admin Classic Borders free?
Yes. Admin Classic Borders is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Admin Classic Borders safe to use in 2026?
Admin Classic Borders shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Admin Classic Borders?
Admin Classic Borders is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,056 times since it launched in November 2013. It was downloaded 41 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Admin Classic Borders work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin Classic Borders is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Admin Classic Borders last updated?
The latest version, 1.7.1, was released on August 14, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Admin Classic Borders?
Admin Classic Borders is developed and maintained by Andy Mercer.

### What are the best alternatives to Admin Classic Borders?
The most popular alternatives to Admin Classic Borders are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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