# Admin Restriction

> Admin Restriction has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 68 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Admin Restriction shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Disables updating the WordPress Core plus plugin and theme installation, updating and removal for all users except the administrator user with ID 1.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,201
- **Downloads (30 days):** 68 (+83.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** Aug 25, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.3.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Barry Kooij (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/barrykooij/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-restriction/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [plugin delete](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-delete/) | #1 | 1 |
| [plugin install](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-install/) | #1 | 1 |
| [plugin update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugin-update/) | #7 | 9 |
| [WordPress Core update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-core-update/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| plugin delete | >100 | 10,000 |
| plugin install | >100 | 10,000 |
| plugin update | >100 | 10,000 |
| WordPress Core update | >100 | 6,645 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Admin Restriction safe to use in 2026?
Admin Restriction shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Admin Restriction?
Admin Restriction is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,201 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 68 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Admin Restriction work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin Restriction is officially tested up to WordPress 6.3.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Admin Restriction last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.2, was released on August 25, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Admin Restriction?
Admin Restriction is developed and maintained by Barry Kooij.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-restriction/ · Generated 2026-10-07 20:28 UTC by PageForge