Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Admin Restriction currently ranks #34372 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #30197, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 10+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- The latest release, v1.1.2, shipped on Aug 25, 2023 (1,150 days ago) — release #5 since the plugin joined the directory in 2012.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #34372 |
| 2026-09-30 | #32542 |
| 2026-08-30 | #31635 |
| 2026-07-31 | #30970 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 10 |
| 2026-09-30 | 10 |
| 2026-08-30 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 10 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | 1 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3 |
| 2026-07-29 | 1 |
| 2026-06-30 | 1 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3 |
| 2026-04-29 | 2 |
| 2026-03-31 | 3 |
| 2026-02-25 | 2 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1 |
| 2025-09-25 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Barry Kooij |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.1.2 |
| Versions released | 5 |
| Last updated | 2023-08-25 |
| Added to directory | 2012-08-26 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Disables updating the WordPress Core plus plugin and theme installation, updating and removal for all users except the administrator user with ID 1.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Admin Restriction?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Admin Restriction?
As of October 17, 2026, Admin Restriction ranks #34372 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #30197.
When was Admin Restriction last updated?
Admin Restriction was last updated on August 25, 2023 (version 1.1.2). It has shipped 5 releases in total.
Who makes Admin Restriction?
Admin Restriction is developed by Barry Kooij. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in August 2012.
