Active installs
10+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#43368
Peak #40070
Downloads / day
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Downloads (7d)
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All-time downloads
5.3K
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Better Admin Pointers currently ranks #43368 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #40070, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- The latest release, v2.0.3, shipped on Apr 14, 2016 (3,767 days ago) — release #15 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | Stephen S |
|---|---|
| Current version | 2.0.3 |
| Versions released | 15 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-14 |
| Added to directory | 2014-05-21 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.3+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Allows creation and placement of Admin Pointers (those little blue help boxes) on any page or post, including custom post types.
Frequently asked questions
Is Better Admin Pointers a free plugin?
Yes — Better Admin Pointers is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Better Admin Pointers?
WordPress.org reports 10+ active installs.
How popular is Better Admin Pointers?
As of August 7, 2026, Better Admin Pointers ranks #43368 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #40070.
When was Better Admin Pointers last updated?
Better Admin Pointers was last updated on April 14, 2016 (version 2.0.3). It has shipped 15 releases in total.
Who makes Better Admin Pointers?
Better Admin Pointers is developed by Stephen S. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in May 2014.
