Remove Tools Menu
v2.5.1by Chuck Reynolds · updated 2 months ago
Super simple plugin to remove the Tools menu from WordPress Admin Menu
- Rank
- #27,661
- Down110 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 23
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.5K
- 6,544 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Remove Tools Menu at a glance
Remove Tools Menu is a WordPress plugin by Chuck Reynolds with 20+ active installs, the #27,661 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 1 review. Version 2.5.1 came out on Aug 20, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 100 plugins tagged “admin menu”, it ranks #24. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats59 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Remove Tools Menu |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 4 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 23 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23 |
Rank over time
#27,661 · up 32 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #27,661 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #27,551 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #27,852 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #27,767 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #27,748 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #27,687 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #27,571 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #27,638 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,663 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #27,696 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #27,730 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #27,693 |
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
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.350%
- v2.550%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.5.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 31, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Remove Tools Menu
How many websites use Remove Tools Menu?
Remove Tools Menu is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #27,661 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Remove Tools Menu been downloaded?
6,544 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Remove Tools Menu last updated?
Version 2.5.1 came out on Aug 20, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Remove Tools Menu compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is Remove Tools Menu still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Remove Tools Menu have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Remove Tools Menu?
The plugins most like Remove Tools Menu, by the tags they share, are Admin Menu Search (3K+), My Wp Brand (2K+) and Wider Admin Menu (2K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 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 | ≈ 23 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 6.5K |
| Author | Chuck Reynolds |
| First released | May 31, 2011 |
| Version | 2.5.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2026 |
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