# Restore Admin Header

> Restore Admin Header has 10+ active installs and 56 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Restore Admin Header shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**WordPress v3.3 removed the header from the admin interface, merging it with the admin bar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,158
- **Downloads (30 days):** 56 (+3.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 13, 2011
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Philip John (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/philipjohn/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/restore-admin-header/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,659 |
| [header](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/header/) | #97 | 131 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| header | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.1: 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 | 86/100 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 Restore Admin Header free?
Yes. Restore Admin Header is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Restore Admin Header safe to use in 2026?
Restore Admin Header shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Restore Admin Header?
Restore Admin Header is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,158 times since it launched in December 2011. It was downloaded 56 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Restore Admin Header work with WordPress 7.1?
Restore Admin Header is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Restore Admin Header last updated?
The latest version, 0.1, was released on December 13, 2011 (15 years ago).

### Who makes Restore Admin Header?
Restore Admin Header is developed and maintained by Philip John.

### What are the best alternatives to Restore Admin Header?
The most popular alternatives to Restore Admin Header 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/restore-admin-header/ · Generated 2026-10-14 11:20 UTC by PageForge