Add Admin CSS vs Easy Backend-Style (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Easy Backend-Style has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Add Admin CSS leads in active installations (10K+ vs 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. Add Admin CSS has accumulated 140K+ total downloads while Easy Backend-Style has 4.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Add Admin CSS | Easy Backend-Style | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 35 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 10K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 140K+ | ◄ | 4.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 3 months ago | ◄ | 9 months ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2022 | |
| Age | 15 years | 4 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 8.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.5.1 | 2.2.4 |
Rating
4.9/5Add Admin CSS
►Easy Backend-Style5/5
Total Reviews
35Add Admin CSS
◄Easy Backend-Style1
Active Installs
10K+Add Admin CSS
◄Easy Backend-Style200
Total Downloads
140K+Add Admin CSS
◄Easy Backend-Style4.4K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdd Admin CSS
Easy Backend-StyleN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoAdd Admin CSS
◄Easy Backend-Style9 months ago
First Released
2011Add Admin CSS
Easy Backend-Style2022
Age
15 yearsAdd Admin CSS
Easy Backend-Style4 years
WP Requires
5.5+Add Admin CSS
Easy Backend-Style6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Add Admin CSS
Easy Backend-Style8.0+
Business Model
FreeAdd Admin CSS
Easy Backend-StyleFree
Latest Version
2.5.1Add Admin CSS
Easy Backend-Style2.2.4
Rating Breakdown
Add Admin CSS
4.9/5(35 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%
Easy Backend-Style
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Add Admin CSS Reviews
by ellencarnahan
Very Nice Perk
I really like to customize my admin experience, and installed this plugin to distinguish the icons when other plugin developers default to things like “post icon.” Seems to lack support but that is ho
by mikeecho
AWESOME
Awesome plugin, works fantastic Well done!
by ipchania
Working great !!!
Working great !!!
Easy Backend-Style Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Add Admin CSS or Easy Backend-Style more popular?
Add Admin CSS has 10K+ active installations while Easy Backend-Style has 200. Add Admin CSS is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Add Admin CSS or Easy Backend-Style?
Add Admin CSS has a 4.9/5 rating from 35 reviews, while Easy Backend-Style has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Add Admin CSS and Easy Backend-Style free?
Add Admin CSS is free and Easy Backend-Style is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Add Admin CSS or Easy Backend-Style?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Add Admin CSS was last updated 3 months ago and Easy Backend-Style was last updated 9 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.