# BossAdmin

> BossAdmin has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** BossAdmin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**A dark style color scheme for WordPress admin.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,603
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (+57.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Jun 6, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.7.41
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** The-Boss (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/the-boss-1/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/bossadmin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,654 |
| [color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color/) | #72 | 92 |
| [dark](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/dark/) | #15 | 26 |
| [scheme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/scheme/) | #6 | 8 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| color | >100 | 10,000 |
| dark | >100 | 2,541 |
| scheme | >100 | 1,517 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 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 | 81/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 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 | 88/100 |
| 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 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 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 BossAdmin free?
Yes. BossAdmin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is BossAdmin safe to use in 2026?
BossAdmin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use BossAdmin?
BossAdmin is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,603 times since it launched in January 2013. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does BossAdmin work with WordPress 7.1?
BossAdmin is officially tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was BossAdmin last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on June 6, 2014 (12 years ago).

### Who makes BossAdmin?
BossAdmin is developed and maintained by The-Boss.

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


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bossadmin/ · Generated 2026-10-01 08:15 UTC by PageForge