# Plugins Admin Bar – WordPress Plugin Adding Plugin Link To WP Admin Bar Sub Menu

> Plugins Admin Bar has 10+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 30/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Plugins Admin Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

**Plugins are amazing tools in the WordPress ecosystem. Every WordPress site has at least one plugins installed/activated. Yet there is no quick link to installed plugins. Plugins Admin Bar fixes this.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,261
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+96.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 30/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.5
- **Last updated:** Dec 15, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.9.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Russell Aaron (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/geekstreetwp/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugins-admin-bar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,654 |
| [plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugins/) | >100 | 217 |
| [WP Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wp-admin-bar/) | #2 | 4 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| plugins | >100 | 10,000 |
| WP Admin Bar | >100 | 5,355 |

## Version adoption

- 1.5: 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 | 91/100 |
| 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 (72) | 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 Plugins Admin Bar free?
Yes. Plugins Admin Bar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Plugins Admin Bar safe to use in 2026?
Plugins Admin Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plugins Admin Bar?
Plugins Admin Bar is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,261 times since it launched in April 2017. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plugins Admin Bar work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugins Admin Bar is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Plugins Admin Bar last updated?
The latest version, 1.5, was released on December 15, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes Plugins Admin Bar?
Plugins Admin Bar is developed and maintained by Russell Aaron.

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


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