Multisite Switcher
v1.0by cedbv · updated 16 years ago
In a multisite configuration, add a dropdown menu in administration to let you switch between sites admin.
- Rank
- #41,645
- Up3,124 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 14
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.1K
- 5,108 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Multisite Switcher at a glance
Multisite Switcher is a WordPress plugin by cedbv with 10+ active installs, the #41,645 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Jul 8, 2010, more than 16 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 36 plugins tagged “switch”, it ranks #26. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Multisite Switcher |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 13 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#41,645 · up 3,516 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #41,645 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #44,769 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #44,638 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #37,827 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #48,063 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #39,250 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #37,010 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #40,372 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #39,337 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #45,886 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,437 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #45,161 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +9.09% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -6.67% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -7.69% |
| 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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jul 8, 2010
- Last updated
- Jul 8, 2010
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Multisite Switcher
How many websites use Multisite Switcher?
Multisite Switcher 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 #41,645 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Multisite Switcher been downloaded?
5,108 times in total since 2010.
When was Multisite Switcher last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jul 8, 2010 (16 years ago).
Is Multisite Switcher compatible with the latest WordPress?
Multisite Switcher’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 Multisite Switcher still maintained?
Its last release was 16 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Multisite Switcher have?
No one has reviewed Multisite Switcher on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Multisite Switcher?
The plugins most like Multisite Switcher, by the tags they share, are View Admin As (9K+), Sticky Posts (5K+) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 14 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 5.1K |
| Author | cedbv |
| First released | Jul 8, 2010 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 8, 2010 |
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