# WP-Admin Customizer

> WP-Admin Customizer has 30+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 1 reviews and 66 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP-Admin Customizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**The plugin adds the option to change the color of the admin bar, as well as change the WordPress logo in the admin bar. It can also be used to customize the logo on the login screen, and to hide certain dashboard…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 5,399
- **Downloads (30 days):** 66 (-8.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 17, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.5.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.2.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** The Jake Group (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/the-jake-group/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-admin-customizer/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,665 |
| [customization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customization/) | #33 | 113 |
| [theming](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/theming/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| customization | >100 | 6,599 |
| theming | >100 | 211 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 87/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Oct 12, 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 | 65/100 |
| 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 | 84/100 |
| 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 (71) | Aug 12, 2026 | 68/100 |
| 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 WP-Admin Customizer free?
Yes. WP-Admin Customizer is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP-Admin Customizer safe to use in 2026?
WP-Admin Customizer shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP-Admin Customizer?
WP-Admin Customizer is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,399 times since it launched in September 2012. It was downloaded 66 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP-Admin Customizer work with WordPress 7.1?
WP-Admin Customizer is officially tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP-Admin Customizer last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on March 17, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes WP-Admin Customizer?
WP-Admin Customizer is developed and maintained by The Jake Group.

### What are the best alternatives to WP-Admin Customizer?
The most popular alternatives to WP-Admin Customizer 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/wp-admin-customizer/ · Generated 2026-10-17 01:44 UTC by PageForge