# AdminPad

> AdminPad has 800+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 6 reviews and 329 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 78/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** AdminPad is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

**AdminPad is a simple note taker for site administrator only.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 800+
- **Total downloads:** 21,503
- **Downloads (30 days):** 329 (-53.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 6 reviews
- **Health score:** 78/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.7.1
- **Last updated:** Aug 21, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 7.0+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Iftekhar Bhuiyan (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/iftekharbhuiyan/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/adminpad/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin note](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-note/) | #2 | 4 |
| [note taker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/note-taker/) | #1 | 1 |
| [notepad](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/notepad/) | #1 | 7 |
| [simple note](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/simple-note/) | #1 | 1 |
| [site administrator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/site-administrator/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin note | #29 | 9,313 |
| note taker | #1 | 11 |
| notepad | #4 | 42 |
| simple note | #31 | 4,194 |
| site administrator | #18 | 6,874 |

## Version adoption

- 2.7: 63.9%
- 2.6: 12.4%
- 2.4: 11.5%
- 2.2: 5.4%
- 2.5: 5.2%
- 1.8: 1.7%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WP Dashboard Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-dashboard-notes/) | 20K+ | 4.6/5 (110) | Apr 8, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 3 | [LH Dashboard Notes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-dashboard-notes/) | 400+ | 5/5 (10) | May 9, 2018 | 39/100 |
| 4 | [AMPM Dashboard Admin Note](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ampm-dashboard-admin-note/) | <10 | — | Mar 30, 2026 | 36/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is AdminPad safe to use in 2026?
AdminPad is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 800+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AdminPad?
AdminPad is active on 800+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 21,503 times since it launched in May 2016. It was downloaded 329 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AdminPad work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested AdminPad up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 7.0 or newer.

### What PHP version does AdminPad need?
AdminPad requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was AdminPad last updated?
The latest version, 2.7.1, was released on August 21, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes AdminPad?
AdminPad is developed and maintained by Iftekhar Bhuiyan.

### What are the best alternatives to AdminPad?
The most popular alternatives to AdminPad are WP Dashboard Notes (20K+ installs), LH Dashboard Notes (400+ installs) and AMPM Dashboard Admin Note (<10 installs).


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