# Apex Digital Toolbox

> Apex Digital Toolbox has 100+ active installs and 755 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 63/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Apex Digital Toolbox is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

**Too many plugins installed to do basic things? Bring some common functions ones into one plugin to make life that little bit easier for developers.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 8,834
- **Downloads (30 days):** 755 (+22% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 63/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.6.1
- **Last updated:** Oct 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.9+, PHP 8.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** nwells (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nwells/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/apex-digital-toolbox/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [administration](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/administration/) | #29 | 144 |
| [production](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/production/) | #2 | 13 |
| [setup](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/setup/) | #2 | 14 |
| [staging](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/staging/) | #12 | 95 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| administration | >100 | 3,417 |
| production | >100 | 3,697 |
| setup | >100 | 10,000 |
| staging | >100 | 1,645 |

## Version adoption

- 2.4: 61%
- 2.6: 16.1%
- 2.3: 13.6%
- 2.2: 9.3%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Adminimize](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/adminimize/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (254) | Jun 10, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 2 | [Remove Dashboard Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/remove-dashboard-access-for-non-admins/) | 30K+ | 4.6/5 (78) | May 22, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [Error Log Monitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/error-log-monitor/) | 20K+ | 4.3/5 (48) | Oct 12, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 4 | [Automatic Domain Changer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/automatic-domain-changer/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (29) | May 8, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [WPCore Plugin Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpcore/) | 9K+ | 4.8/5 (32) | May 20, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 6 | [Relative URL](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/relative-url/) | 2K+ | 4.2/5 (26) | Oct 12, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 7 | [WP Hide Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-dashboard/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 45/100 |
| 8 | [Site Health Tool Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/site-health-tool-manager/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (13) | Sep 22, 2020 | 39/100 |
| 9 | [aapanel WP Toolkit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/aapanel-wp-toolkit/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 29, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 10 | [Users by Date Registered](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/users-by-date-registered/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (9) | Aug 20, 2019 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Apex Digital Toolbox safe to use in 2026?
Apex Digital Toolbox is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 100+ sites and was last updated 1 week ago, and scores 63/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Apex Digital Toolbox?
Apex Digital Toolbox is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 8,834 times since it launched in November 2016. It was downloaded 755 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Apex Digital Toolbox work with WordPress 7.1?
Apex Digital Toolbox is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Apex Digital Toolbox need?
Apex Digital Toolbox requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Apex Digital Toolbox last updated?
The latest version, 2.6.1, was released on October 9, 2026 (1 week ago).

### Who makes Apex Digital Toolbox?
Apex Digital Toolbox is developed and maintained by nwells.

### What are the best alternatives to Apex Digital Toolbox?
The most popular alternatives to Apex Digital Toolbox are Adminimize (100K+ installs), Remove Dashboard Access (30K+ installs) and Error Log Monitor (20K+ installs).


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