# MU Plugins Tool

> MU Plugins Tool has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** MU Plugins Tool shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**When you activate MU Plugins Tool, a folder named ‘mu-plugins’ is created, if necessary, in your WordPress installation (default ‘WordPress_Root/wp-content/mu-plugins’) and a starter mu-plugin is created. The starter…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 3,843
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (+47.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.2.0
- **Last updated:** Jan 26, 2013
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** AK Ted (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/akted/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/mu-plugins-tool/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,657 |
| [mu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mu/) | #3 | 8 |
| [mu-plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/mu-plugins/) | #1 | 5 |
| [tool](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/tool/) | #22 | 59 |
| [WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress/) | #71 | 182 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| mu | >100 | 832 |
| mu-plugins | >100 | 822 |
| tool | >100 | 10,000 |
| WordPress | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 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 | 65/100 |
| 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 | 85/100 |
| 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 MU Plugins Tool free?
Yes. MU Plugins Tool is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is MU Plugins Tool safe to use in 2026?
MU Plugins Tool shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use MU Plugins Tool?
MU Plugins Tool is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,843 times since it launched in December 2012. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does MU Plugins Tool work with WordPress 7.1?
MU Plugins Tool is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was MU Plugins Tool last updated?
The latest version, 0.2.0, was released on January 26, 2013 (14 years ago).

### Who makes MU Plugins Tool?
MU Plugins Tool is developed and maintained by AK Ted.

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


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