Switcher
This plugin adds a switcher button to the toolbar which allows you to switch between the recently viewed admin page and the recently viewed public page.
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Switcher shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 8 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Switcher stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| public | >100 |
| recently | >100 |
| switcher | >100 |
| Viewed | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Switcher
From the official readme · v1.2Description
This plugin adds a switcher button to the toolbar which allows you to switch between the recently viewed admin page and the recently viewed public page.
Installation
From WordPress dashboard
- Visit “Plugins > Add New”.
- Search for “switcher admin public” and find Switcher plugin.
- Install and activate Switcher plugin.
From WordPress.org site
- Download Switcher plugin.
- Upload the “switcher” directory to your “/wp-content/plugins/” directory.
- Activate Switcher on your Plugins page.
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FAQ
Switcher: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Switcher free?
Yes. Switcher is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Switcher safe to use in 2026?
Switcher shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Switcher?
Switcher is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,865 times since it launched in November 2017. It was downloaded 54 times in the last 30 days.
Does Switcher work with WordPress 7.1?
Switcher is officially tested up to WordPress 4.9.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Switcher last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on December 8, 2017 (9 years ago).
Who makes Switcher?
Switcher is developed and maintained by Kostya Tereshchuk.
What are the best alternatives to Switcher?
The most popular alternatives to Switcher are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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