# Dolly

> Dolly has 90+ active installs and 83 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Dolly shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Keeps Hello Dolly deactivated.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 90+
- **Total downloads:** 3,925
- **Downloads (30 days):** 83 (+6.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 24, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.2+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Brad Parbs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/bradparbs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dolly/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,655 |
| [hello dolly](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hello-dolly/) | #1 | 13 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| hello dolly | #28 | 119 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 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 Dolly free?
Yes. Dolly is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Dolly safe to use in 2026?
Dolly shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 90+ sites and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Dolly?
Dolly is active on 90+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,925 times since it launched in August 2021. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Dolly work with WordPress 7.1?
Dolly is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Dolly last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.0, was released on August 24, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Dolly?
Dolly is developed and maintained by Brad Parbs.

### What are the best alternatives to Dolly?
The most popular alternatives to Dolly 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/dolly/ · Generated 2026-10-01 19:32 UTC by PageForge