# Better WP Admin Post List

> Better WP Admin Post List has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Better WP Admin Post List shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Better WP Admin Post List adds color in WordPress Dashboard Posts & Pages based on their current status, so you can easy recognize published posts from drafts and others.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,509
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+78.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1.2
- **Last updated:** Dec 7, 2020
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.5.23
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Yakovos Frountas (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ifrountas/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/better-wp-admin-post-list/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-dashboard/) | #10 | 18 |
| [color admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color-admin/) | #2 | 2 |
| [dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard/) | >100 | 519 |
| [dashboard post status color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dashboard-post-status-color/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| color admin | >100 | 8,893 |
| dashboard | >100 | 10,000 |
| dashboard post status color | >100 | 1,519 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-bar-dashboard-control/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Dec 4, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 2 | [ABD Dashboard Widget Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/abd-dashboard-widget-manager/) | 300+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 10, 2014 | 33/100 |
| 3 | [Smart Admin Assistant](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/smart-admin-assistant/) | 200+ | 3.3/5 (3) | Sep 14, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 4 | [ORABOX THEME](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/orabox-theme/) | 90+ | 5/5 (1) | Jan 1, 2019 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [RD Order Note Templates for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rd-wc-enhanced-order-notes/) | 60+ | 5/5 (3) | May 23, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [Admin Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-dashboard/) | 50+ | — | Aug 29, 2019 | 25/100 |
| 7 | [Core Feature Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/core-feature-control/) | 40+ | — | Sep 29, 2025 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [Link Visit Counter](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/link-visit-counter/) | 30+ | 5/5 (1) | Sep 22, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 9 | [Bros Clean Admin – Hide Dashboard Ads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bros-clean-admin-hide-dashboard-ads/) | 20+ | — | Jan 28, 2026 | 39/100 |
| 10 | [Rimplates](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rimplates/) | 10+ | — | Feb 27, 2022 | 23/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Better WP Admin Post List free?
Yes. Better WP Admin Post List is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Better WP Admin Post List safe to use in 2026?
Better WP Admin Post List shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Better WP Admin Post List?
Better WP Admin Post List is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,509 times since it launched in April 2019. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Better WP Admin Post List work with WordPress 7.1?
Better WP Admin Post List is officially tested up to WordPress 5.5.23, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Better WP Admin Post List last updated?
The latest version, 0.1.2, was released on December 7, 2020 (6 years ago).

### Who makes Better WP Admin Post List?
Better WP Admin Post List is developed and maintained by Yakovos Frountas.

### What are the best alternatives to Better WP Admin Post List?
The most popular alternatives to Better WP Admin Post List are Admin Bar & Dashboard Acces… (3K+ installs), ABD Dashboard Widget Manager (300+ installs) and Smart Admin Assistant (200+ installs).


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