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Add Admin CSS vs Multiple Themes (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Add Admin CSS

Add Admin CSS

4.9(35)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Multiple Themes

Multiple Themes

4.7(50)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View Multiple Themes

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Add Admin CSS has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 35 reviews) and leads in active installations (10K+ vs 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Add Admin CSS has accumulated 140K+ total downloads while Multiple Themes has 407K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5Add Admin CSS
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Multiple Themes4.7/5
Total Reviews
35Add Admin CSS
►
Multiple Themes50
Active Installs
10K+Add Admin CSS
Multiple Themes10K+
Total Downloads
140K+Add Admin CSS
►
Multiple Themes407K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdd Admin CSS
Multiple ThemesN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoAdd Admin CSS
◄
Multiple Themes1 year ago
First Released
2011Add Admin CSS
Multiple Themes2012
Age
15 yearsAdd Admin CSS
Multiple Themes14 years
WP Requires
5.5+Add Admin CSS
Multiple Themes3.4+
PHP Requires
false+Add Admin CSS
Multiple Themesfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdd Admin CSS
Multiple ThemesFree
Latest Version
2.5.1Add Admin CSS
Multiple Themes7.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Add Admin CSS

4.9/5(35 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
3%
1
0%

Multiple Themes

4.7/5(50 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
0%
2
2%
1
6%

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 !!!

Multiple Themes Reviews

by Lovro Hrust

Fabulous!

I didn’t expect it to work with wp 6.7.1 and both combination of classic theme and FSE theme. But it works! This was such a pleasant surprise! Excellent idea and realization. I would only suggest that

by Jonathan Hinson

Brilliant. Thank you.

It’s just great. Thank you to the creator of this, and to those who now maintain this plugin.

by fadiaalnahari

upgrade plugin

it’s not working with WordPress 6.4.1 please upgrade it thank you

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Add Admin CSS or Multiple Themes more popular?
Add Admin CSS has 10K+ active installations while Multiple Themes has 10K+. Multiple Themes is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Add Admin CSS or Multiple Themes?
Add Admin CSS has a 4.9/5 rating from 35 reviews, while Multiple Themes has a 4.7/5 rating from 50 reviews.
Are Add Admin CSS and Multiple Themes free?
Add Admin CSS is free and Multiple Themes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Add Admin CSS or Multiple Themes?
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 Multiple Themes was last updated 1 year ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.