WP Domains
Using this plugin you can heve different URL’s for your WordPress frontend and backend.
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WP Domains shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 26/100 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 4.5 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where WP Domains stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| domain | >100 |
| url | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.7 from 3 reviews
About WP Domains
From the official readme · v0.2Description
Using this plugin you can heve different URL’s for your WordPress frontend and
backend.
Credits
This plugin is created by Everaldo Canuto with sponsorship from Nuveo.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/wp-domainsdirectory, or
install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Define WP_ADMINURL on your wp-config.php (eg: ‘http://backend.yourdomain.com’).
- Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress
Changelog
0.2
- Dashboard settings.
- Source code refactory using OOP approach.
0.1
- Initial release
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FAQ
WP Domains: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 30, 2026
Is WP Domains free?
Yes. WP Domains is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Domains safe to use in 2026?
WP Domains shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3.7/5 and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 26/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Domains?
WP Domains is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,133 times since it launched in June 2016. It was downloaded 37 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Domains work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Domains is officially tested up to WordPress 4.5.33, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Domains last updated?
The latest version, 0.2, was released on July 9, 2016 (10 years ago).
Who makes WP Domains?
WP Domains is developed and maintained by Everaldo Canuto.
What are the best alternatives to WP Domains?
The most popular alternatives to WP Domains are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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