Admin UI Simplificator
v1.0.5by Svetoslav Marinov · updated 12 years ago
The plugin simplifies the WordPress admin user interface by hiding most of the WordPress menus.
- Rank
- #29,171
- Down242 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 17
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.9K
- 8,920 all-time
- Rating
- 4.0/5
- 2 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Admin UI Simplificator at a glance
Admin UI Simplificator is a WordPress plugin by Svetoslav Marinov with 10+ active installs, the #29,171 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 60% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews. Version 1.0.5 came out on Jan 6, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.1.42. Among the 11 plugins tagged “admin ui”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats43 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Admin UI Simplificator |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 17 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 17 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 17 |
Rank over time
#29,171 · down 368 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #29,171 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #28,929 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #28,863 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #28,726 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #29,155 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #29,109 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #29,105 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #29,081 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #29,099 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #28,794 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #28,945 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #28,767 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #28,803 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
4.0★★★★★2 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6.2
- Tested up to
- 4.1.42
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 16, 2012
- Last updated
- Jan 6, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Admin UI Simplificator
How many websites use Admin UI Simplificator?
Admin UI Simplificator is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #29,171 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Admin UI Simplificator been downloaded?
8,920 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Admin UI Simplificator last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Jan 6, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is Admin UI Simplificator compatible with the latest WordPress?
Admin UI Simplificator’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.1.42, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Admin UI Simplificator still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Admin UI Simplificator have?
4.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Admin UI Simplificator?
The plugins most like Admin UI Simplificator, by the tags they share, are Fancy Admin UI (1K+), Old Style Admin UI (100+) and AboveWP Admin Dark Mode (90+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.0
★★★★★
2 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 50%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 50%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 17 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 4.0 |
| Reviews | 2 |
| Total downloads | 8.9K |
| Author | Svetoslav Marinov |
| First released | Aug 16, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 2.6.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 6, 2015 |
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