Block Admin
Block Admin allows you to restrict access to the defualt WordPress admin panel. Only admin can access the admin panel all other user can’t access admin panel. You can configure who allow to access admin panel.
Consider an alternative
Block Admin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Block Admin stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| Restrict access | >100 |
| wp-admin | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 2.5 from 2 reviews
About Block Admin
From the official readme · v1.2Description
Block Admin allows you to restrict access to the defualt WordPress admin panel. Only admin can access the admin panel all other user can’t access admin panel. You can configure who allow to access admin panel.
Installation
You can install Block Admin directly from the WordPress admin panel.
Visit the Plugins > Add New and search for 'Block Admin'.
Click to install.
Once installed, activate and it is functional.
Manual Installation Block Admin plugin:
Download and unzip the file
Upload the full extracted folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory
Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
You’re done! The Plugin ready to use according to the directions in the description.
Changelog
1.2
test with latest version of wordpress
1.1
Fix typo mistake
1.0
Initial Release
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FAQ
Block Admin: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Block Admin free?
Yes. Block Admin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Block Admin safe to use in 2026?
Block Admin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 2.5/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Block Admin?
Block Admin is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,252 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.
Does Block Admin work with WordPress 7.1?
Block Admin is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Block Admin last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on May 31, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes Block Admin?
Block Admin is developed and maintained by Pankaj Anupam.
What are the best alternatives to Block Admin?
The most popular alternatives to Block Admin are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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