SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme
v1.3by shiftsx · updated 11 years ago
Just another wp admin theme. Simple, but clean.
- Rank
- #34,636
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 7.9K
- 7,909 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme at a glance
SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme is a WordPress plugin by shiftsx with 10+ active installs, the #34,636 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.3 came out on Jun 24, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 2 plugins tagged “admin theme style plugin”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2015.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats29 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · -6.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 16 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#34,636 · down 1,058 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | #34,636 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #34,408 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #33,624 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #33,946 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #33,464 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #34,383 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #33,578 |
Growth %
Average -0.58% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -6.25% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +6.67% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -6.25% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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.
- v1.3100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 4.1
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jun 17, 2015
- Last updated
- Jun 24, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme
How many websites use SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme?
SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme 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 #34,636 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme been downloaded?
7,909 times in total since 2015. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme last updated?
Version 1.3 came out on Jun 24, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme compatible with the latest WordPress?
SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, 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 SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme 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 SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme have?
No one has reviewed SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme?
The plugins most like SHIFT Short WP Admin Theme, by the tags they share, are Slate Admin Theme (6K+), Admin Menu Editor (300K+) and Cryout Serious Theme Settings (40K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 7.9K |
| Author | shiftsx |
| First released | Jun 17, 2015 |
| Version | 1.3 |
| Requires WP | 4.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 24, 2015 |
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