WP-Admin Customizer
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…
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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.
- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.5 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP-Admin Customizer stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| customization | >100 |
| theming | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3 from 1 reviews
About WP-Admin Customizer
From the official readme · v1.0Description
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 widgets. For
developers, there are additional features such as a contact widget that can be
added to the Dashboard. The developer features are only available to users who
have access to edit their plugin files.
Installation
- Upload the
wp-admin-customizerdirectory to the/wp-content/plugins/
directory. - Activate the plugin through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Navigate to the “Admin Theme” link in the “Settings” sidebar section.
Changelog
1.1
- Fix for logo size on login screen in versions > 3.7. Note: you must resubmit the customizer form once for the changes to take effect.
1.0
- Initial release.
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FAQ
WP-Admin Customizer: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 17, 2026
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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