# Plugin Manager

> Plugin Manager has 60+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 23 reviews and 208 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 41/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Plugin Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 60+
- **Total downloads:** 17,802
- **Downloads (30 days):** 208 (-11.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 23 reviews
- **Health score:** 41/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 6.0.3
- **Last updated:** May 29, 2018
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** sujin2f (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/sujin2f/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugin-grouper/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,664 |
| [category. manage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/category-manage/) | #1 | 1 |
| [group](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/group/) | #10 | 39 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| category. manage | >100 | 4,015 |
| group | >100 | 6,343 |

## Version adoption

- 6.0: 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 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Oct 12, 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 | 84/100 |
| 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 | 68/100 |
| 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 Plugin Manager free?
Yes. Plugin Manager is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Plugin Manager safe to use in 2026?
Plugin Manager shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 60+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 8 years ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plugin Manager?
Plugin Manager is active on 60+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 17,802 times since it launched in June 2015. It was downloaded 208 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plugin Manager work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugin Manager is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Plugin Manager last updated?
The latest version, 6.0.3, was released on May 29, 2018 (8 years ago).

### Who makes Plugin Manager?
Plugin Manager is developed and maintained by sujin2f.

### What are the best alternatives to Plugin Manager?
The most popular alternatives to Plugin Manager 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/plugin-grouper/ · Generated 2026-10-16 08:13 UTC by PageForge