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wp-admin classic

v1.0.8

by mch0lic · updated 13 years ago

Classic WordPress Admin theme (prior 3.8 style).

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Rank
#30,171
Up10 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 16
10+ reported · High
Total downloads
6.3K
6,328 all-time
Rating
4.8/5
32 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +0% (30d)·Toward 20+ · ETA unknown

wp-admin classic at a glance

wp-admin classic is a WordPress plugin by mch0lic with 10+ active installs, the #30,171 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 4.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews. Version 1.0.8 came out on Jan 4, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 5 plugins tagged “legacy”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2013.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

26 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
wp-admin classic Compare series
Downloads over time: 22 days across 1 series.024Oct 9Oct 13Oct 16Oct 20Oct 23Oct 27Oct 30
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Datewp-admin classic
Oct 30, 20260
Oct 29, 20260
Oct 28, 20261
Oct 27, 20261
Oct 26, 20262
Oct 25, 20262
Oct 24, 20262
Oct 23, 20260
Oct 22, 20260
Oct 21, 20260
Oct 20, 20261
Oct 19, 20264
Oct 18, 20262
Oct 17, 20262
Oct 16, 20261
Oct 15, 20261
Oct 14, 20261
Oct 13, 20262
Oct 12, 20260
Oct 11, 20261
Oct 10, 20262
Oct 9, 20261

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 16 · -11.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 12 days across 1 series.161718Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 8
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 8, 202616
Nov 7, 202616
Nov 5, 202616
Nov 4, 202616
Nov 3, 202616
Nov 2, 202616
Nov 1, 202616
Oct 31, 202616
Oct 30, 202616
Oct 29, 202617
Oct 28, 202617
Oct 27, 202618

Rank over time

#30,171 · down 529 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 10 days across 1 series.#29.6K#29.8K#30K#30.2KOct 27Oct 30Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 2026#30,171
Nov 7, 2026#30,181
Nov 6, 2026#30,138
Nov 4, 2026#30,195
Nov 3, 2026#30,109
Nov 2, 2026#30,099
Nov 1, 2026#30,095
Oct 30, 2026#30,096
Oct 28, 2026#29,901
Oct 27, 2026#29,642

Growth %

Average -0.98% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 11 days across 1 series.-5%0%5%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 4Nov 8
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DateGrowth
Nov 8, 20260.00%
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Nov 5, 20260.00%
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Nov 2, 20260.00%
Nov 1, 20260.00%
Oct 31, 20260.00%
Oct 30, 2026-5.88%
Oct 29, 20260.00%
Oct 28, 2026-5.56%

Active installs band

10+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 13 days across 1 series.91011Oct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 4Nov 6Nov 8
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 8, 202610+
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Change log

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Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.0100%

Rating trend

4.8★★★★★32 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.0.8
Requires WordPress
3.8
Tested up to
3.7.41
Requires PHP
–
First released
Dec 15, 2013
Last updated
Jan 4, 2014
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about wp-admin classic

How many websites use wp-admin classic?

wp-admin classic 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 #30,171 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has wp-admin classic been downloaded?

6,328 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats

When was wp-admin classic last updated?

Version 1.0.8 came out on Jan 4, 2014 (12 years ago).

Is wp-admin classic compatible with the latest WordPress?

wp-admin classic’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 wp-admin classic still maintained?

Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does wp-admin classic have?

4.8 out of 5 from 32 reviews on WordPress.org. 94% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to wp-admin classic?

The plugins most like wp-admin classic, by the tags they share, are Cryout Serious Theme Settings (40K+), Theme Test Drive (7K+) and Child Theme Configurator (300K+). Compare all alternatives

Latest reviews

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Review stats

4.8

★★★★★

32 reviews

  • 5 stars: 30 reviews, 94%
  • 4 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
  • 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 1 stars: 1 reviews, 3%
Positive
97%4–5★
Mixed
0%3★
Critical
3%1–2★
  • About 2 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.9.
  • Each new 1★ review takes 25 five-star reviews to balance out.

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wp-admin classic
Estimated installs≈ 16
Reported installs10+
Rating4.8
Reviews32
Total downloads6.3K
Authormch0lic
First releasedDec 15, 2013
Version1.0.8
Requires WP3.8
Requires PHP–
Last updatedJan 4, 2014

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