Admin UI Simplificator
The plugin simplifies the WordPress admin user interface by hiding most of the WordPress menus.
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Admin UI Simplificator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.1 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Admin UI Simplificator stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin ui | >100 |
| simple | >100 |
| simplificator | #1 |
| ux | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4 from 2 reviews
About Admin UI Simplificator
From the official readme · v1.0.5Description
The plugin simplifies the WordPress admin user interface by hiding most of the WordPress menus.
This doesn’t mean that the functionality is not accessible. It is just hidden.
Also the admin navigation bar is cleaned as well.
The plugin is intended to be used by developers/designers who manage WordPress on behalf of their clients.
Clients don’t need to know or see anything about plugins, themes, available updates etc.
Usage
- Install and Activate the plugin
- Create a separate account for your client
- Everybody except the user who activated the plugin will sees the simplified WordPress admin area
If you end up locking yourself out add this line to your wp-config.php file just right after the opening <?php tag.
define(‘ADMIN_UI_SIMPLIFICATOR_DISABLE’, 1);
Demo
Benefits / Features
- Easy to use
- Just activate and create a separate account for your client.
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Author
Svetoslav Marinov (Slavi) | Custom Web and Mobile Programming by Orbisius.com
Icon Credits: famfamfam
**NOTE: ** Support is handled in our support forums: http://club.orbisius.com/forums/
Please do NOT use the WordPress forums to seek support.
Installation
Automatic Install
Please go to WordPress Admin > Plugins > Add New Plugin > Search for: Admin UI simplificator and then press install
Manual Installation
- Upload wp-admin-ui-simplificator.zip into to the
/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
n/a
1.0.5
- Tested with WP 4.1
1.0.4
- Fixed warnings on not calling a static method
- Fixed warnings on use of get_option
- Fixed numerous warnings
- Tested with WP 4.0.1
- Removed boostrap file which wasn’t used that much and could cause WP to break if wp-load couldn’t be found in the expected path.
- Removed the dashboard link … wasn’t used that much.
- Added author in Help
- Added Orbisius News Widget
- Removed calls to zzz_custom
1.0.3
- Added a constant ‘ADMIN_UI_SIMPLIFICATOR_DISABLE’ that will allow you to access the admin area
- Improved settings UI
- Tested for wp 3.8.1
- Added links to forum and product page
1.0.2
- Tested for wp 3.5.2
1.0.1
- Fixes & improvements
- Added links to support forums
1.0.0
- Initial Release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Admin UI Simplificator: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 10, 2026
Is Admin UI Simplificator free?
Yes. Admin UI Simplificator is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Admin UI Simplificator safe to use in 2026?
Admin UI Simplificator shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 4/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 27/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Admin UI Simplificator?
Admin UI Simplificator is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,865 times since it launched in August 2012. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.
Does Admin UI Simplificator work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin UI Simplificator is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Admin UI Simplificator last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.5, was released on January 6, 2015 (12 years ago).
Who makes Admin UI Simplificator?
Admin UI Simplificator is developed and maintained by Svetoslav Marinov.
What are the best alternatives to Admin UI Simplificator?
The most popular alternatives to Admin UI Simplificator are AboveWP Admin Dark Mode (90+ installs), Ultimo WP (80+ installs) and WP Admin Buttons (10+ installs).
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