WP Assistant
I was tired or customize the functions.php of the theme in the same plugin to install every time. To which functionality needs to be minimal, often, though it together if you do. From the idea and made this plugin.
Consider an alternative
WP Assistant shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 10 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.4 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & supportDaily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Assistant stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| Option Framework | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About WP Assistant
From the official readme · v0.4.3Description
Caution
This plugin requires PHP 5.3 or later.
I was tired or customize the functions.php of the theme in the same plugin to install every time.
To which functionality needs to be minimal, often, though it together if you do. From the idea and made this plugin.
This plugin functionality itself is not much, minimum required features are stuffed one plugin.
Features:
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Basic settings
- Disable xml-rpc.
- Disable author page.
- Disable wp generator tag.
- Enhance feed links.
- Enhance short link.
- Disable wpautop.
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Original Dashboard Widget
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Database optimization
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Ace Editor
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Breadcrumbs
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Admin Menu Editor
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Admin Bar Template
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Admin Post Navigation
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Other Tools
Inform to the github repository for the following if you request something or fix.
[Github] (https://github.com/1shiharaT/wp-assistant/)
Installation
- Upload
wp-assistantto the/wp-content/plugins/directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
Changelog
= 0.3.0
* 細かいバグの修正
* テキストエリアからのインポートをサポート
0.2.4
メニューエディタの機能追加
0.2.3
バグの修正
0.1.8
管理画面カスタマイズ機能、管理メニュー編集機能を追加
0.1.3
bug fix.
0.1.2
Release.
Screenshots
For developers
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Best WP Assistant alternatives
All Option Framework plugins →| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 2 |
Extend Theme Customizer
It is a plugin that allows you to set the theme customizer from json file.
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10+ |
FAQ
WP Assistant: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is WP Assistant free?
Yes. WP Assistant is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Assistant safe to use in 2026?
WP Assistant shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Assistant?
WP Assistant is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,302 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Assistant work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Assistant 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 WP Assistant last updated?
The latest version, 0.4.3, was released on April 5, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes WP Assistant?
WP Assistant is developed and maintained by 1shiharaT.
What are the best alternatives to WP Assistant?
The most popular alternatives to WP Assistant are Extend Theme Customizer (10+ installs).
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