WP Float Admin Menu
Re-positions your wordpress admin menu from the left side to the top. With smooth dropdown display. Have a less cluttered admin area for you or your clients to use.
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WP Float Admin Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (10+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 12 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.9 (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 Float Admin Menu stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| admin bar | >100 |
| admin menu | >100 |
| custom admin menu | >100 |
| move admin menu | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About WP Float Admin Menu
From the official readme · v2.0.1Description
Re-positions your wordpress admin menu from the left side to the top. With smooth dropdown display. Have a less cluttered admin area for you or your clients to use.
The plugin does what it says . Floats your menu to the top bar on your wordpress installation. Is now responsive
Installation
- Install the WP Float Admin Menu either via the WordPress.org plugin directory, or by uploading the files to your server (in the /wp-content/plugins/ directory).
- Activate the plugin.
- Your menu should now have the new layout.
- Access the menu admin via Appearance :: WP Float menu
Changelog
1.0.0
- Initial Release
- Text and formatting update
1.1.0
- Class formating
1.1.1
- Code cleanup
2.0.0
- Responsive Design
2.0.1
- Forbidden bug fix
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FAQ
WP Float Admin Menu: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 20, 2026
Is WP Float Admin Menu free?
Yes. WP Float Admin Menu is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is WP Float Admin Menu safe to use in 2026?
WP Float Admin Menu shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 30/100 on our health check.
How many websites use WP Float Admin Menu?
WP Float Admin Menu is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,564 times since it launched in June 2014. It was downloaded 40 times in the last 30 days.
Does WP Float Admin Menu work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Float Admin Menu is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was WP Float Admin Menu last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.1, was released on July 14, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes WP Float Admin Menu?
WP Float Admin Menu is developed and maintained by Ola.
What are the best alternatives to WP Float Admin Menu?
The most popular alternatives to WP Float Admin Menu are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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