Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Customize Admin currently ranks #3653 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3633, first reached on Oct 14, 2026.
- It is averaging 91 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 398% versus the month before (18/day).
- The latest release, v1.9.9, shipped on Sep 21, 2026 (26 days ago) — release #30 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #3653 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3675 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3657 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3646 |
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 | 3,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,000 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 26 |
| 2026-09-30 | 41 |
| 2026-08-31 | 20 |
| 2026-07-31 | 47 |
| 2026-06-30 | 70 |
| 2026-05-31 | 15 |
| 2026-04-30 | 29 |
| 2026-03-31 | 31 |
| 2026-02-28 | 14 |
| 2026-01-31 | 8 |
| 2025-12-31 | 27 |
| 2025-11-30 | 9 |
| 2025-10-31 | 23 |
| 2025-09-30 | 11 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Johan van der Wijk |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.9.9 |
| Versions released | 30 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-21 |
| Added to directory | 2010-12-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.5+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
With this plugin you can use customize the appearance of the WordPress login page, dashboard and head section tags.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Customize Admin?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Customize Admin?
As of October 17, 2026, Customize Admin ranks #3653 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3633.
When was Customize Admin last updated?
Customize Admin was last updated on September 21, 2026 (version 1.9.9). It has shipped 30 releases in total.
Who makes Customize Admin?
Customize Admin is developed by Johan van der Wijk. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in December 2010.
