Admin Customizer vs Plugin Categories (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, Plugin Categories has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Admin Customizer leads in active installations (1.0K+ vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Admin Customizer has accumulated 35K+ total downloads while Plugin Categories has 1.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Admin Customizer | Plugin Categories | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 16 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 1.0K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 35K+ | ◄ | 1.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2014 | |
| Age | 13 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.2.7 | 0.2.2 |
Rating
4.9/5Admin Customizer
►Plugin Categories5/5
Total Reviews
16Admin Customizer
◄Plugin Categories1
Active Installs
1.0K+Admin Customizer
◄Plugin Categories10
Total Downloads
35K+Admin Customizer
◄Plugin Categories1.8K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdmin Customizer
Plugin CategoriesN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoAdmin Customizer
◄Plugin Categories11 years ago
First Released
2013Admin Customizer
Plugin Categories2014
Age
13 yearsAdmin Customizer
Plugin Categories12 years
WP Requires
4.9+Admin Customizer
Plugin Categories3.8+
PHP Requires
5.6+Admin Customizer
Plugin Categoriesfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdmin Customizer
Plugin CategoriesFree
Latest Version
2.2.7Admin Customizer
Plugin Categories0.2.2
Rating Breakdown
Admin Customizer
4.9/5(16 reviews)
5
88%
4
13%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Plugin Categories
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Admin Customizer Reviews
by yucozt
Thanks for great work.
Thanks for great work.
by eliterust
would love this if it would work
just got drop down saying no matches found pity thought it was going to be what I was looking for
by pk0828475
very good plugin
very good plugin
Plugin Categories Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Admin Customizer or Plugin Categories more popular?
Admin Customizer has 1.0K+ active installations while Plugin Categories has 10. Admin Customizer is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Customizer or Plugin Categories?
Admin Customizer has a 4.9/5 rating from 16 reviews, while Plugin Categories has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Admin Customizer and Plugin Categories free?
Admin Customizer is free and Plugin Categories is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Customizer or Plugin Categories?
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?
Admin Customizer was last updated 2 years ago and Plugin Categories was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.