Tweak Hidden Options
Tweak Hidden Options is a way to modify various WordPress options that WordPress doesn’t link to from the standard WordPress interface.
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Tweak Hidden Options 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 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Tweak Hidden Options stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| config | >100 |
| configuration | >100 |
| gzip | >100 |
| options | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Tweak Hidden Options
From the official readme · v1.01Description
Tweak Hidden Options is a way to modify various WordPress options that WordPress doesn’t link to from the standard WordPress interface.
All options are provided in safe select-down options, without any user-input data, so that it is perfectly safe for any user to use.
We plan on adding many more options to be edited — if you have any other suggestions, please let us know! You can contact us via http://www.wpsos.io/wordpress-plugin-tweak-hidden-options/
For more information and support, check out: http://www.wpsos.io/wordpress-plugin-tweak-hidden-options/
Installation
The installation and use is very straightforward. You should:
- Upload the folder
tweak-hidden-optionsto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- From the ‘Settings’ menu, there should be a new option, called ‘Tweak Hidden Options’
Changelog
1.01
- Minor hierarchy change accordin to WordPress 4.4
1.0
- Initial version
Screenshots
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FAQ
Tweak Hidden Options: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is Tweak Hidden Options free?
Yes. Tweak Hidden Options is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Tweak Hidden Options safe to use in 2026?
Tweak Hidden Options 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 Tweak Hidden Options?
Tweak Hidden Options is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,293 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 38 times in the last 30 days.
Does Tweak Hidden Options work with WordPress 7.1?
Tweak Hidden Options is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Tweak Hidden Options last updated?
The latest version, 1.01, was released on December 12, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes Tweak Hidden Options?
Tweak Hidden Options is developed and maintained by Miina Sikk.
What are the best alternatives to Tweak Hidden Options?
The most popular alternatives to Tweak Hidden Options are Brozzme DB Prefix & Tools A… (10K+ installs), Developer Debug Tools (100+ installs) and Config Constants (100+ installs).
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