Admin Restriction
Disables updating the WordPress Core plus plugin and theme installation, updating and removal for all users except the administrator user with ID 1.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 3 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.3 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Admin Restriction stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| plugin delete | >100 |
| plugin install | >100 |
| plugin update | >100 |
| WordPress Core update | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About Admin Restriction
From the official readme · v1.1.2Description
Disables updating the WordPress Core plus plugin and theme installation, updating and removal for all users except the administrator user with ID 1.
Installation
- Upload
admin-restrictionto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Frequently asked questions
What users will be able to upgrade core, theme and plugin modifications?
The administrator created at WordPress installation (administrator with id 1) will be the only user that is able to do Core, plugin and theme installation, updating and removal.
Changelog
1.1.2
- Added WordPress 3.5.1 support.
- Small meta information changes.
1.1.1
- Added WordPress 3.5 support.
- Small meta information changes.
1.1.0
- Fixed hiding plugin activation link bug.
- Added a method that prevents users from trying to activate/deactivate plugins through direct URL entry.
For developers
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FAQ
Admin Restriction: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 7, 2026
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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