Best small admin plugins for WordPress

The most popular small admin plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Ultimate Admin Bar leads with 10+ active installs. All 1 plugins tagged “small admin” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

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Top 1 small admin plugins

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Ultimate Admin Bar
The most installed small admin plugin, with 10+ active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 12 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.5.2.

All 1 plugins tagged “small admin”

Ultimate Admin Bar
#42,532
by ahuggins12 years ago
Move the admin menu from the left of the screen to be incorporated with the admin bar. Significantly reduces the admin menu screen real estate.
Installs
10+
Rating
–
Downloads
0/day