SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme
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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.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| Admin page | >100 |
| admin panel | >100 |
| admin theme style plugin | >100 |
| wordpress admin panel | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme
From the official readme · v1.3Description
Just another wp admin theme. Simple, but clean.
If you like Short, please consider leaving a review here on WordPress. Thank you!
Source on Github: https://github.com/brshift/shift-short-wp-admin-theme
Icons by Elegant Themes: http://www.elegantthemes.com/blog/resources/elegant-icon-font
Installation
- Upload the entire
shift-short-wp-admin-themefolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
You will not find any new page, just the visual itself will be changed.
Changelog
1.3
- Fixed bugs
- Added Elegant Icons
- Removed useless icons
- Edited wp admin bar
1.2
- Renewed the stylesheets
1.1
- Add short_ before filters.
- Add screenshots.
- Add changelog.
1.0
- First version.
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FAQ
SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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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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