# System Admin

> System Admin has 10+ active installs and 137 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 66/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** System Admin is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

**Extends the admin role with a new, awesomer role called ‘Sysadmin’. This new role gives you a menu of options to hide menu and/or sub-menu items in the admin from all other users (e.g. Themes, Theme Editor, Plugin…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 1,616
- **Downloads (30 days):** 137 (+98.6% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 66/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 25, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.2+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** mcgwier (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/papermud/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/system-admin/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,653 |
| [hide menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide-menu/) | #6 | 11 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 524 |
| [sysadmin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/sysadmin/) | #1 | 1 |
| [system admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/system-admin/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| hide menu | >100 | 6,265 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |
| sysadmin | #5 | 12 |
| system admin | #94 | 9,307 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 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 | 80/100 |
| 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 System Admin free?
Yes. System Admin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is System Admin safe to use in 2026?
System Admin is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 66/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use System Admin?
System Admin is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,616 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 137 times in the last 30 days.

### Does System Admin work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested System Admin up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 4.2 or newer.

### When was System Admin last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on September 25, 2026 (5 days ago).

### Who makes System Admin?
System Admin is developed and maintained by mcgwier.

### What are the best alternatives to System Admin?
The most popular alternatives to System Admin 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/system-admin/ · Generated 2026-09-29 22:31 UTC by PageForge