Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Admin Menu Editor currently ranks #159 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #158, first reached on Jul 28, 2026.
- It is averaging 5,866 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 292% versus the month before (1,498/day).
- The latest release, v1.15.2, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (12 days ago) — release #81 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | #159 |
| 2026-07-31 | #158 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | 300,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 300,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-30 | 1,697 |
| 2026-07-31 | 1,802 |
| 2026-06-30 | 2,029 |
| 2026-05-31 | 1,379 |
| 2026-04-30 | 1,703 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,470 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,953 |
| 2026-01-31 | 505 |
| 2025-12-31 | 631 |
| 2025-11-30 | 668 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,165 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4,617 |
| 2025-08-31 | 890 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2,611 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,684 |
| 2025-05-31 | 932 |
| 2025-04-30 | 76,540 |
| 2025-03-31 | 1,177 |
| 2025-02-28 | 1,072 |
| 2025-01-31 | 764 |
| 2024-12-31 | 536 |
| 2024-11-30 | 372 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,198 |
| 2024-09-30 | 1,538 |
| 2024-08-31 | 588 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Janis Elsts |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.15.2 |
| Versions released | 81 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2009-12-13 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.9+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
Lets you edit the WordPress admin menu. You can re-order, hide or rename menus, add custom menus and more.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Admin Menu Editor?
WordPress.org reports 300K+ active installs.
How popular is Admin Menu Editor?
As of August 31, 2026, Admin Menu Editor ranks #159 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #158.
When was Admin Menu Editor last updated?
Admin Menu Editor was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 1.15.2). It has shipped 81 releases in total.
Who makes Admin Menu Editor?
Admin Menu Editor is developed by Janis Elsts. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2009.
