# Plugins Load Order

> Plugins Load Order has 500+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 169 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 37/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Plugins Load Order shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

**This plugin allows you to change the order in which plugins will be loaded by WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 12,828
- **Downloads (30 days):** 169 (+5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 37/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.2
- **Last updated:** Feb 3, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.5+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Jose Barrera Mayoral (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/chespir/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/plugins-load-order/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,656 |
| [manage](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/manage/) | #6 | 32 |
| [plugins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/plugins/) | #21 | 217 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| manage | >100 | 10,000 |
| plugins | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 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 | 90/100 |
| 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 | 81/100 |
| 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 Load Order free?
Yes. Plugins Load Order is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Plugins Load Order safe to use in 2026?
Plugins Load Order shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 37/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Plugins Load Order?
Plugins Load Order is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 12,828 times since it launched in November 2015. It was downloaded 169 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Plugins Load Order work with WordPress 7.1?
Plugins Load Order is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Plugins Load Order last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.2, was released on February 3, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Plugins Load Order?
Plugins Load Order is developed and maintained by Jose Barrera Mayoral.

### What are the best alternatives to Plugins Load Order?
The most popular alternatives to Plugins Load Order 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/plugins-load-order/ · Generated 2026-10-03 14:37 UTC by PageForge