System Admin
v1.1by mcgwier · updated 1 month ago
This plugin creates a new role (sysadmin), extending the admin role by offering custom privileges that enable hiding options from other users, includi …
- Rank
- #48,022
- Down1,508 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.7K
- 1,705 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
System Admin at a glance
System Admin is a WordPress plugin by mcgwier with 10+ active installs, the #48,022 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, 33% fewer than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1 came out on Sep 25, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 14 plugins tagged “hide menu”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats60 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | System Admin |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -31.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
Rank over time
#48,022 · down 9,515 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | #48,022 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #46,514 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #46,488 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #37,953 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #38,507 |
Growth %
Average -3.07% 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 | -8.33% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -20.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +7.14% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -12.50% |
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.org- Downloads +0%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1
- Requires WordPress
- 4.2
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 13, 2019
- Last updated
- Sep 25, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about System Admin
How many websites use System Admin?
System Admin 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 #48,022 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has System Admin been downloaded?
1,705 times in total since 2019. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was System Admin last updated?
Version 1.1 came out on Sep 25, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is System Admin compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is System Admin still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does System Admin have?
No one has reviewed System Admin on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to System Admin?
The plugins most like System Admin, by the tags they share, are Admin Menu Editor (300K+), WP Custom Admin Interface (30K+) and Admin Menu Tree Page View (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.7K |
| Author | mcgwier |
| First released | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Version | 1.1 |
| Requires WP | 4.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Sep 25, 2026 |
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