# Horizontal Admin Menu

> Horizontal Admin Menu has 10+ active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Horizontal Admin Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Horizontal Admin Menu moves your existing WordPress admin menu to the top of the screen. Existing submenus show as drop-down menus when you mouse over a top level menu. This lightweight plugin alters existing WordPress…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 6,015
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+63.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 17, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.2.1
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Eddie Krebs (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ekrebs/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/horizontal-admin-menu/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,656 |
| [ekrebs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/ekrebs/) | #1 | 1 |
| [horizontal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/horizontal/) | #8 | 10 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 528 |
| [menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menus/) | #74 | 102 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| ekrebs | #1 | 1 |
| horizontal | >100 | 1,788 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |
| menus | >100 | 2,730 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 | 80/100 |
| 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 (71) | 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 Horizontal Admin Menu free?
Yes. Horizontal Admin Menu is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Horizontal Admin Menu safe to use in 2026?
Horizontal Admin Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Horizontal Admin Menu?
Horizontal Admin Menu is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,015 times since it launched in September 2011. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Horizontal Admin Menu work with WordPress 7.1?
Horizontal Admin Menu is officially tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Horizontal Admin Menu last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on September 17, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Horizontal Admin Menu?
Horizontal Admin Menu is developed and maintained by Eddie Krebs.

### What are the best alternatives to Horizontal Admin Menu?
The most popular alternatives to Horizontal Admin Menu 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/horizontal-admin-menu/ · Generated 2026-10-07 12:35 UTC by PageForge