# Hello Phil

> Hello Phil has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hello Phil shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Inspired by “Hello Dolly”, this provides admins with a line from Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight”… because the internet needs more Phil Collins.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,434
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+25% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 26, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.32
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+, PHP 5.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ryebell (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ryebell/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hello-phil/

## 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/) | #11 | 13 |
| [phil-collins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/phil-collins/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| hello dolly | #59 | 119 |
| phil-collins | #1 | 1 |

## 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 Hello Phil free?
Yes. Hello Phil is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Hello Phil safe to use in 2026?
Hello Phil shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hello Phil?
Hello Phil is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,434 times since it launched in September 2017. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hello Phil work with WordPress 7.1?
Hello Phil is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.32, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Hello Phil need?
Hello Phil requires PHP 5.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Hello Phil last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 26, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Hello Phil?
Hello Phil is developed and maintained by ryebell.

### What are the best alternatives to Hello Phil?
The most popular alternatives to Hello Phil are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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