# WP Admin Buttons

> WP Admin Buttons has 10+ active installs and 50 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Admin Buttons shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**The following parameters can be used for the shortcode or the PHP function of the plugin, printWPAdminButton()**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 2,817
- **Downloads (30 days):** 50 (+35.1% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.2
- **Last updated:** Feb 1, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.1.0
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** miunosoft (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/miunosoft/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-admin-buttons/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin ui](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-ui/) | #4 | 11 |
| [button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/button/) | >100 | 239 |
| [buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/buttons/) | #48 | 83 |
| [shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/shortcode/) | >100 | 1,413 |
| [widget](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/widget/) | >100 | 2,318 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin ui | >100 | 8,416 |
| button | >100 | 10,000 |
| buttons | >100 | 10,000 |
| shortcode | >100 | 10,000 |
| widget | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [AboveWP Admin Dark Mode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/abovewp-admin-dark-mode/) | 90+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 4, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 2 | [Ultimo WP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ultimo-wp/) | 80+ | 4.2/5 (5) | Jul 15, 2016 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Admin UI Simplificator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-ui-simplificator/) | 10+ | 4/5 (2) | Jan 6, 2015 | 27/100 |
| 5 | [Admin Pro](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-pro/) | 10+ | 3/5 (1) | Oct 25, 2018 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Glassmorphic Admin UI](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/glassmorphic-admin-ui/) | <10 | — | Jun 14, 2023 | 21/100 |
| 7 | [WPGreeks CPT](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpgreeks-cpt/) | <10 | 5/5 (1) | Dec 2, 2025 | 43/100 |
| 8 | [Presskopp Admin Background](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/presskopp-admin-background/) | <10 | — | May 22, 2026 | 49/100 |
| 9 | [VanNhan AI Assistant Admin Tools](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/vannhan-ai-assistant-admin-tools/) | <10 | — | Jul 18, 2026 | 55/100 |
| 10 | [Thisismyurl Dashboard Notice Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/thisismyurl-dashboard-notice-control/) | <10 | — | Aug 14, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 11 | [Featured Image Add in Admin Column](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/featured-image-add-in-admin-column/) | <10 | 5/5 (4) | Mar 25, 2026 | 43/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is WP Admin Buttons free?
Yes. WP Admin Buttons is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Admin Buttons safe to use in 2026?
WP Admin Buttons shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Admin Buttons?
WP Admin Buttons is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,817 times since it launched in January 2015. It was downloaded 50 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Admin Buttons work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Admin Buttons is officially tested up to WordPress 4.1.0, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Admin Buttons last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.2, was released on February 1, 2015 (12 years ago).

### Who makes WP Admin Buttons?
WP Admin Buttons is developed and maintained by miunosoft.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Admin Buttons?
The most popular alternatives to WP Admin Buttons are AboveWP Admin Dark Mode (90+ installs), Ultimo WP (80+ installs) and Admin UI Simplificator (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-buttons/ · Generated 2026-10-11 09:05 UTC by PageForge