# Mu Manager – Manage mu-plugins like standard plugins

> Mu Manager has 900+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews and 779 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 82/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Mu Manager is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 82/100 on our health check.

**It lets you disable, enable, delete, download, and edit mu-plugins as you do with the standard plugins.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 900+
- **Total downloads:** 9,914
- **Downloads (30 days):** 779 (+278.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 82/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 0.0.6
- **Last updated:** Oct 16, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.6+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jose Mortellaro (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/giuse/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mu-manager/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [mu plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mu-plugin/) | #2 | 5 |
| [must use](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/must-use/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| mu plugin | #1 | 842 |
| must use | #1 | 9,305 |

## Version adoption

- 0.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Admin CSS MU](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-css-mu/) | 10K+ | 4.5/5 (26) | Dec 9, 2024 | 48/100 |
| 3 | [BEA – Loco Translate Enhancements](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bea-fix-loco-translate/) | 200+ | — | Jun 1, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 4 | [Disable Plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-plugins/) | 10+ | — | Jun 7, 2014 | 23/100 |
| 5 | [Governance Guardrails](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/governance-guardrails/) | <10 | — | Jun 16, 2026 | 49/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mu Manager free?
Yes. Mu Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Mu Manager safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Mu Manager is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 900+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 3 days ago, and scores 82/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Mu Manager?
Mu Manager is active on 900+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 9,914 times since it launched in May 2022. It was downloaded 779 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Mu Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Mu Manager up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.6 or newer.

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

### When was Mu Manager last updated?
The latest version, 0.0.6, was released on October 16, 2026 (3 days ago).

### Who makes Mu Manager?
Mu Manager is developed and maintained by Jose Mortellaro.

### What are the best alternatives to Mu Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Mu Manager are Admin CSS MU (10K+ installs), BEA (200+ installs) and Disable Plugins (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/mu-manager/ · Generated 2026-10-19 12:50 UTC by PageForge