Fake Admin
🕵️♀️🔌 WordPress plugin that prevents your admin user from being exposed to the public.
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Fake Admin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
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Rankings
Where Fake Admin stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| roles | >100 |
| security | >100 |
| users | >100 |
| wp-admin | >100 |
About Fake Admin
From the official readme · v1.0.15Description
🕵️♀️🔌 WordPress plugin that prevents your admin user from being exposed to the public.
Protect Your WordPress Admin User with FakeAdmin
Have you ever published a post or page on WordPress from your admin account without realizing that you are exposing your admin user to the public? 🙈 It is a common mistake as well as frustrating, especially if your blog is personal and you are the administrator and blog writer.
Do not care anymore! 🤗 With FakeAdmin you can prevent your admin user from being publicly exposed.
How does it work?
The plugin allows you to create a “ghost” user that looks like your admin user, but without the ability to create or edit anything. Once the FakeAdmin user is created, as an administrator, you can work on your WordPress site without worrying about exposing your admin user to the public. Everything you create or edit will be attributed to the user FakeAdmin and the security of your site will not be compromised.
It’s a simple and effective solution! Now you can work on your site with peace of mind knowing that you are protecting you.
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1.0.15
- fix short description in plugin data
544e2e0
1.0.14
24 February 2026
1.0.13
24 February 2026
1.0.12
23 February 2026
1.0.11
23 February 2026
1.0.9
13 February 2024
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FAQ
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Is Fake Admin free?
Yes. Fake Admin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Fake Admin safe to use in 2026?
Fake Admin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 months ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Fake Admin?
Fake Admin is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,537 times since it launched in April 2023. It was downloaded 44 times in the last 30 days.
Does Fake Admin work with WordPress 7.1?
Fake Admin is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Fake Admin need?
Fake Admin requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Fake Admin last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.15, was released on February 24, 2026 (7 months ago).
Who makes Fake Admin?
Fake Admin is developed and maintained by pigeonposse.
What are the best alternatives to Fake Admin?
The most popular alternatives to Fake Admin are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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