# Colored Admin Post List

> Colored Admin Post List has 500+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 3 reviews and 849 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 77/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Colored Admin Post List is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 days ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

**Color-code your admin post list by post status. Instantly spot drafts, pending reviews, scheduled, private, and published posts at a glance.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 13,650
- **Downloads (30 days):** 849 (+118.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 77/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 3.1.15
- **Last updated:** Sep 27, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.2+, PHP 8.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** rockschtar (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/rockschtar/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/colored-admin-post-list/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color/) | #16 | 92 |
| [Highlight](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/highlight/) | #9 | 71 |
| [post status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post-status/) | #3 | 18 |
| [posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/posts/) | >100 | 1,112 |
| [status](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/status/) | #13 | 92 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| color | #40 | 10,000 |
| Highlight | #58 | 2,982 |
| post status | #20 | 7,386 |
| posts | >100 | 10,000 |
| status | #57 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 3.1: 42.2%
- 2.1: 26.7%
- 3.0: 21.8%
- 2.01: 9.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Central Color Palette](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/kt-tinymce-color-grid/) | 10K+ | 4.9/5 (57) | Aug 16, 2023 | 47/100 |
| 2 | [ACF RGBA Color Picker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-rgba-color-picker/) | 6K+ | 5/5 (5) | Dec 22, 2024 | 44/100 |
| 3 | [The Events Calendar: Category Colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/the-events-calendar-category-colors/) | 4K+ | 5/5 (61) | Sep 16, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 4 | [Styleguide – Custom Fonts and Colors](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/styleguide/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (7) | Jan 30, 2024 | 40/100 |
| 5 | [Browser Theme Color](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/browser-theme-color/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 26, 2025 | 44/100 |
| 6 | [Special Text Boxes](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-special-textboxes/) | 1K+ | 3.4/5 (21) | Sep 13, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 7 | [Comfortable Reading](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comfortable-reading/) | 1K+ | 3.6/5 (11) | Dec 19, 2017 | 33/100 |
| 8 | [ACF Color Swatches](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-color-swatches/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | Nov 29, 2018 | 42/100 |
| 9 | [Mark Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mark-posts/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (10) | Aug 31, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Restrict Color Picker Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-restrict-color-picker/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jan 25, 2022 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Colored Admin Post List safe to use in 2026?
Colored Admin Post List is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 days ago, and scores 77/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Colored Admin Post List?
Colored Admin Post List is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 13,650 times since it launched in June 2013. It was downloaded 849 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Colored Admin Post List work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Colored Admin Post List up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.2 or newer.

### What PHP version does Colored Admin Post List need?
Colored Admin Post List requires PHP 8.3 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Colored Admin Post List last updated?
The latest version, 3.1.15, was released on September 27, 2026 (2 days ago).

### Who makes Colored Admin Post List?
Colored Admin Post List is developed and maintained by rockschtar.

### What are the best alternatives to Colored Admin Post List?
The most popular alternatives to Colored Admin Post List are Central Color Palette (10K+ installs), ACF RGBA Color Picker (6K+ installs) and The Events Calendar: Catego… (4K+ installs).


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