Fix Admin Contrast
v1.6.2by Robert Chapin · updated 9 years ago
Improves the visibility of administrative form fields and tables.
- Rank
- #24,003
- Up184 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 34
- 30+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.4K
- 5,407 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Fix Admin Contrast at a glance
Fix Admin Contrast is a WordPress plugin by Robert Chapin with 30+ active installs, the #24,003 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 1.6.2 came out on Nov 9, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “inputs”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats49 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Fix Admin Contrast |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 34 · -5.6% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 34 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 35 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 35 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 34 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 36 |
Rank over time
#24,003 · down 222 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #24,003 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #24,187 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #23,984 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #23,878 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #23,884 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #23,810 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #23,771 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #23,925 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #23,746 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #23,893 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #23,781 |
Growth %
Average -0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.43% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -2.86% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +2.94% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.56% |
Active installs band
30+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 30+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 30+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 30+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #23893 → #23878
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.6100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6.2
- Requires WordPress
- 2.7
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 9, 2012
- Last updated
- Nov 9, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Fix Admin Contrast
How many websites use Fix Admin Contrast?
Fix Admin Contrast is active on 30+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #24,003 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Fix Admin Contrast been downloaded?
5,407 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Fix Admin Contrast last updated?
Version 1.6.2 came out on Nov 9, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is Fix Admin Contrast compatible with the latest WordPress?
Fix Admin Contrast’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Fix Admin Contrast still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Fix Admin Contrast have?
5.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Fix Admin Contrast?
The plugins most like Fix Admin Contrast, by the tags they share, are Admin Menu Editor (300K+), Advanced Custom Fields (100K+) and Smart Custom Fields (50K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 34 |
| Reported installs | 30+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 5.4K |
| Author | Robert Chapin |
| First released | Sep 9, 2012 |
| Version | 1.6.2 |
| Requires WP | 2.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Nov 9, 2017 |
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