# Admin Color Bar

> Admin Color Bar has 20+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 84 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Admin Color Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This utility plugin provides the ability to configure the color of the Admin Bar seen in the WordPress Dashboard and allows setting a message that will appear within the Admin Bar. This allows you to more easily…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 20+
- **Total downloads:** 3,069
- **Downloads (30 days):** 84 (+12% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 22, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.0.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dave Jesch (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/davejesch/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-color-bar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,657 |
| [admin bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-bar/) | #72 | 174 |
| [color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color/) | #39 | 91 |
| [customize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customize/) | #65 | 117 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | >100 | 519 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| admin bar | >100 | 6,327 |
| color | >100 | 10,000 |
| customize | >100 | 10,000 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 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 | 85/100 |
| 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 | 76/100 |
| 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 Color Bar free?
Yes. Admin Color Bar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Admin Color Bar safe to use in 2026?
Admin Color Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Admin Color Bar?
Admin Color Bar is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,069 times since it launched in June 2017. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Admin Color Bar work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin Color Bar is officially tested up to WordPress 5.0.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Admin Color Bar last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on October 22, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Admin Color Bar?
Admin Color Bar is developed and maintained by Dave Jesch.

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


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