Colorize Admin vs Ultimate Color Schemes (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, Ultimate Color Schemes has a higher user rating (5/5 from 1 reviews) while Colorize Admin leads in active installations (200 vs 20). Both are free WordPress plugins. Colorize Admin has accumulated 8.0K+ total downloads while Ultimate Color Schemes has 1.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Colorize Admin | Ultimate Color Schemes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 8 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 200 | ◄ | 20 |
| Total Downloads | 8.0K+ | ◄ | 1.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2015 | 2024 | |
| Age | 11 years | 2 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 5.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.3+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 2.0 | 1.2.2 |
Rating
4.8/5Colorize Admin
►Ultimate Color Schemes5/5
Total Reviews
8Colorize Admin
◄Ultimate Color Schemes1
Active Installs
200Colorize Admin
◄Ultimate Color Schemes20
Total Downloads
8.0K+Colorize Admin
◄Ultimate Color Schemes1.3K+
Support Resolution
N/AColorize Admin
Ultimate Color SchemesN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoColorize Admin
►Ultimate Color Schemes1 year ago
First Released
2015Colorize Admin
Ultimate Color Schemes2024
Age
11 yearsColorize Admin
Ultimate Color Schemes2 years
WP Requires
4.0+Colorize Admin
Ultimate Color Schemes5.7+
PHP Requires
false+Colorize Admin
Ultimate Color Schemes5.3+
Business Model
FreeColorize Admin
Ultimate Color SchemesFree
Latest Version
2.0Colorize Admin
Ultimate Color Schemes1.2.2
Rating Breakdown
Colorize Admin
4.8/5(8 reviews)
5
88%
4
0%
3
13%
2
0%
1
0%
Ultimate Color Schemes
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Colorize Admin or Ultimate Color Schemes more popular?
Colorize Admin has 200 active installations while Ultimate Color Schemes has 20. Colorize Admin is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Colorize Admin or Ultimate Color Schemes?
Colorize Admin has a 4.8/5 rating from 8 reviews, while Ultimate Color Schemes has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Colorize Admin and Ultimate Color Schemes free?
Colorize Admin is free and Ultimate Color Schemes is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Colorize Admin or Ultimate Color Schemes?
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?
Colorize Admin was last updated 6 years ago and Ultimate Color Schemes was last updated 1 year ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.