# SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme

> SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme has 10+ active installs and 86 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 7,876
- **Downloads (30 days):** 86 (+53.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3
- **Last updated:** Jun 24, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.2.39
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** shiftsx (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/brshift/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/shift-short-wp-admin-theme/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,656 |
| [Admin page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-page/) | #3 | 7 |
| [admin panel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-panel/) | #12 | 26 |
| [admin theme style plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-theme-style-plugin/) | #2 | 2 |
| [wordpress admin panel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wordpress-admin-panel/) | #2 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| Admin page | >100 | 10,000 |
| admin panel | >100 | 10,000 |
| admin theme style plugin | >100 | 7,282 |
| wordpress admin panel | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 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 SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme free?
Yes. SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme safe to use in 2026?
SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme?
SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,876 times since it launched in June 2015. It was downloaded 86 times in the last 30 days.

### Does SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme work with WordPress 7.1?
SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme last updated?
The latest version, 1.3, was released on June 24, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme?
SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme is developed and maintained by shiftsx.

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


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