# Admin User Messages

> Admin User Messages has 10+ active installs, a 3.6/5 rating from 5 reviews and 48 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 29/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Admin User Messages shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

**With this plugin admins are able to communicate with their users. That is useful if you have a website where you don\’t want your users to talk with each other. Every term of the plugin is customizable, so you can…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,708
- **Downloads (30 days):** 48 (+14.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3.6/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 29/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.6
- **Last updated:** Aug 11, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4.1.+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Zaunkoenig (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/zaunkoenig/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-user-messages/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,656 |
| [communication](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/communication/) | #7 | 30 |
| [email](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/email/) | >100 | 1,105 |
| [inbox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/inbox/) | #6 | 15 |
| [mail](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mail/) | >100 | 205 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| communication | >100 | 2,186 |
| email | >100 | 10,000 |
| inbox | >100 | 1,028 |
| mail | >100 | 4,274 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 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 | 90/100 |
| 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 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 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 | 88/100 |
| 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 (72) | 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 User Messages free?
Yes. Admin User Messages is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Admin User Messages safe to use in 2026?
Admin User Messages shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 29/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Admin User Messages?
Admin User Messages is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,708 times since it launched in March 2014. It was downloaded 48 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Admin User Messages work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin User Messages is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Admin User Messages last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.6, was released on August 11, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes Admin User Messages?
Admin User Messages is developed and maintained by Zaunkoenig.

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


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