Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Admin Color Schemes currently ranks #3610 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3593, first reached on Sep 9, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 4K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 12 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 57% versus the month before (7/day).
- The latest release, v3.0.0, shipped on Jan 31, 2022 (1,729 days ago) — release #3 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | #3610 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3616 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3608 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3603 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-26 | 4,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 4,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-25 | 13 |
| 2026-09-30 | 11 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 5 |
| 2026-01-31 | 2 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 4 |
| 2025-10-31 | 3 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Helen Hou-Sandi |
|---|---|
| Current version | 3.0.0 |
| Versions released | 3 |
| Last updated | 2022-01-31 |
| Added to directory | 2013-12-08 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.3+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Bring some personality to your WordPress site with extra admin color schemes.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Admin Color Schemes?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Admin Color Schemes?
As of October 26, 2026, Admin Color Schemes ranks #3610 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3593.
When was Admin Color Schemes last updated?
Admin Color Schemes was last updated on January 31, 2022 (version 3.0.0). It has shipped 3 releases in total.
Who makes Admin Color Schemes?
Admin Color Schemes is developed by Helen Hou-Sandi. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2013.
