Restore Admin Header
WordPress v3.3 removed the header from the admin interface, merging it with the admin bar.
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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Restore Admin Header stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| header | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Restore Admin Header
From the official readme · v0.1Description
WordPress v3.3 removed the header from the admin interface, merging it with the admin bar.
This meant that the link to your site’s front page was taken away and you now have to go through drop down menus to get to the link.
Instead, this plugin puts that link back onto your admin interface.
Installation
Simple install in /wp-content/plugins and activate like any other!
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FAQ
Restore Admin Header: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
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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