# Useful Admin Menu

> Useful Admin Menu has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 60 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Useful Admin Menu 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.

**The plugin automatically hides unused Admin Menu items and adds search box for menu items**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 31,026
- **Downloads (30 days):** 60 (+106.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** Apr 15, 2023
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.2.14
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ioannup (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ioannup/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/auto-hide-admin-menu-items/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,658 |
| [admin menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-menu/) | #28 | 88 |
| [auto](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/auto/) | #37 | 75 |
| [hide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide/) | >100 | 188 |
| [search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search/) | >100 | 588 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| admin menu | >100 | 10,000 |
| auto | >100 | 10,000 |
| hide | >100 | 10,000 |
| search | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 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 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 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 | 85/100 |
| 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 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 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 Useful Admin Menu free?
Yes. Useful Admin Menu is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Useful Admin Menu safe to use in 2026?
Useful Admin Menu 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 Useful Admin Menu?
Useful Admin Menu is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 31,026 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 60 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Useful Admin Menu work with WordPress 7.1?
Useful Admin Menu is officially tested up to WordPress 6.2.14, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Useful Admin Menu need?
Useful Admin Menu requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Useful Admin Menu last updated?
The latest version, 2.0, was released on April 15, 2023 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Useful Admin Menu?
Useful Admin Menu is developed and maintained by ioannup.

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


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