# Obfuscate Admin

> Obfuscate Admin has <10 active installs and 29 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 21/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Obfuscate Admin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

**You want to stop users from accessing the wp-admin of your WordPress installation.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,297
- **Downloads (30 days):** 29 (-6.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 21/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 21, 2019
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.1.26
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jason White (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/ijasonwhite/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/obfuscate-admin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide/) | >100 | 187 |
| [hide admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide-admin/) | #3 | 5 |
| [hide wp-admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide-wp-admin/) | #4 | 6 |
| [Obfuscate Admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/obfuscate-admin/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hide | >100 | 9,652 |
| hide admin | >100 | 7,183 |
| hide wp-admin | >100 | 6,210 |
| Obfuscate Admin | #36 | 41 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (93) | Sep 21, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 2 | [If Menu – Visibility control for Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/if-menu/) | 50K+ | 4.1/5 (130) | Dec 5, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [WP Hide & Security Enhancer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-security-enhancer/) | 50K+ | 4.3/5 (275) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Dynamic Visibility for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-visibility-for-elementor/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (88) | Sep 8, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Hide Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-admin-bar/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (30) | Nov 4, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Hide Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/whp-hide-posts/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (22) | Jul 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Hide Shipping Method For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-shipping-method-for-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (25) | Sep 22, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 9 | [Hide Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-featured-image/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (81) | May 28, 2018 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [Hide Categories and Products for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-categories-products-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (29) | Apr 29, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is Obfuscate Admin safe to use in 2026?
Obfuscate Admin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Was last updated 7 years ago, and scores 21/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Obfuscate Admin?
Obfuscate Admin is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,297 times since it launched in April 2019. It was downloaded 29 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Obfuscate Admin work with WordPress 7.1?
Obfuscate Admin is officially tested up to WordPress 5.1.26, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

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

### When was Obfuscate Admin last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on April 21, 2019 (7 years ago).

### Who makes Obfuscate Admin?
Obfuscate Admin is developed and maintained by Jason White.

### What are the best alternatives to Obfuscate Admin?
The most popular alternatives to Obfuscate Admin are Email Encoder (90K+ installs), If Menu (50K+ installs) and WP Hide & Security Enhancer (50K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/obfuscate-admin/ · Generated 2026-09-29 22:29 UTC by PageForge