# Don't Mess Up Prod

> Don't Mess Up Prod has <10 active installs and 84 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 60/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** Don't Mess Up Prod works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

**Displays an environment indicator in the admin bar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 586
- **Downloads (30 days):** 84 (+2.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 60/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** Aug 26, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.7+, PHP 8.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Dave Kellam (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/eightface/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/dont-mess-up-prod/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-bar/) | >100 | 173 |
| [debug](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/debug/) | >100 | 270 |
| [development](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/development/) | >100 | 168 |
| [environment](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/environment/) | #21 | 23 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin bar | >100 | 6,180 |
| debug | >100 | 4,090 |
| development | >100 | 7,526 |
| environment | >100 | 4,315 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles – Disable the WordPress Toolbar by Role or Capability](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-admin-bar-based-on-user-roles/) | 20K+ | 3.9/5 (20) | Sep 24, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Hide Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-admin-bar/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (30) | Nov 4, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 3 | [Hide Admin Bar from Non-Admins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-admin-bar-from-non-admins/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (30) | Aug 13, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Bricks Navigator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/brickslabs-bricks-navigator/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (19) | Sep 21, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 5 | [Auto Hide Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-hide-admin-bar/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (32) | Aug 15, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Better Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-admin-bar/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (19) | Nov 17, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 7 | [Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar Customization with User Role based access & Custom menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-bar/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (22) | Aug 29, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 8 | [Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-bar-dashboard-control/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Dec 4, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 9 | [WP Hide Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-dashboard/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-toolbar/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (17) | Nov 9, 2017 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Don't Mess Up Prod free?
Yes. Don't Mess Up Prod is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Don't Mess Up Prod safe to use in 2026?
Don't Mess Up Prod works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 1 month ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Don't Mess Up Prod?
Don't Mess Up Prod is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 586 times since it launched in December 2025. It was downloaded 84 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Don't Mess Up Prod work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Don't Mess Up Prod up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.7 or newer.

### What PHP version does Don't Mess Up Prod need?
Don't Mess Up Prod requires PHP 8.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Don't Mess Up Prod last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.0, was released on August 26, 2026 (1 month ago).

### Who makes Don't Mess Up Prod?
Don't Mess Up Prod is developed and maintained by Dave Kellam.

### What are the best alternatives to Don't Mess Up Prod?
The most popular alternatives to Don't Mess Up Prod are Hide Admin Bar Based on Use… (20K+ installs), Hide Admin Bar (20K+ installs) and Hide Admin Bar from Non-Adm… (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dont-mess-up-prod/ · Generated 2026-10-01 14:08 UTC by PageForge