# Custom Admin Update

> Custom Admin Update has <10 active installs and 43 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Custom Admin Update shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**Allows administrators to display custom Update in the WordPress admin area. This can be helpful for site-wide announcements or important information, Using this plugin admin can display Update which can be viewed by all…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,525
- **Downloads (30 days):** 43 (+65.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 21, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.4.13
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 7.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Nishita Joshi (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/nishitajoshi/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/custom-admin-update/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,665 |
| [administrators](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/administrators/) | #3 | 3 |
| [custom](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/custom/) | >100 | 306 |
| [update](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/update/) | >100 | 122 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| administrators | >100 | 10,000 |
| custom | >100 | 10,000 |
| update | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Oct 12, 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) | Oct 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 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 | 68/100 |
| 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 Custom Admin Update free?
Yes. Custom Admin Update is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Custom Admin Update safe to use in 2026?
Custom Admin Update shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 3 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Custom Admin Update?
Custom Admin Update is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,525 times since it launched in March 2024. It was downloaded 43 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Custom Admin Update work with WordPress 7.1?
Custom Admin Update is officially tested up to WordPress 6.4.13, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Custom Admin Update need?
Custom Admin Update requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Custom Admin Update last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 21, 2024 (3 years ago).

### Who makes Custom Admin Update?
Custom Admin Update is developed and maintained by Nishita Joshi.

### What are the best alternatives to Custom Admin Update?
The most popular alternatives to Custom Admin Update 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/custom-admin-update/ · Generated 2026-10-21 08:33 UTC by PageForge