# Admin Header Note

> Admin Header Note has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 99 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Admin Header Note shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**This plugin simply places a small, bordered note with an optional link at the top of the admin pages inside the WordPress dashboard. Nothing fancy, just a simple way to draw the attention of everyone who might be…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,408
- **Downloads (30 days):** 99 (+54.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Jan 16, 2009
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 2.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.0.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wagonlips (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wagonlips/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-header-note/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [Admin page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-page/) | #6 | 7 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | >100 | 517 |
| [header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header/) | >100 | 127 |
| [note to other admins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/note-to-other-admins/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| Admin page | >100 | 10,000 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| header | >100 | 10,000 |
| note to other admins | >100 | 6,056 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Slate Admin Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slate-admin-theme/) | 6K+ | 4.7/5 (44) | Jan 31, 2022 | 45/100 |
| 2 | [Zeus WordPress Admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/zeus-admin-theme/) | 50+ | 4.2/5 (6) | Jun 18, 2019 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/shift-short-wp-admin-theme/) | 10+ | — | Jun 24, 2015 | 23/100 |
| 4 | [Uploader Anywhere](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/uploader-anywhere/) | 10+ | — | Nov 26, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Webseo Admin Theme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webseo-admin-theme/) | 10+ | 2/5 (1) | Dec 18, 2017 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [Radas Options Page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/radas/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Jun 10, 2025 | 37/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Admin Header Note safe to use in 2026?
Admin Header Note shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 18 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Admin Header Note?
Admin Header Note is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,408 times since it launched in January 2009. It was downloaded 99 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Admin Header Note work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin Header Note is officially tested up to WordPress 2.7, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Admin Header Note last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on January 16, 2009 (18 years ago).

### Who makes Admin Header Note?
Admin Header Note is developed and maintained by wagonlips.

### What are the best alternatives to Admin Header Note?
The most popular alternatives to Admin Header Note are Slate Admin Theme (6K+ installs), Zeus WordPress Admin (50+ installs) and SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme (10+ installs).


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