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Slate Admin Theme vs Aquila Admin Theme (2026)

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

Slate Admin Theme

Slate Admin Theme

4.7(44)

6.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Slate Admin Theme
VS
Aquila Admin Theme

Aquila Admin Theme

4.4(35)

3.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 years ago
View Aquila Admin Theme

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Slate Admin Theme has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 44 reviews) and leads in active installations (6.0K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Slate Admin Theme has accumulated 141K+ total downloads while Aquila Admin Theme has 69K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Slate Admin Theme
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Aquila Admin Theme4.4/5
Total Reviews
44Slate Admin Theme
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Aquila Admin Theme35
Active Installs
6.0K+Slate Admin Theme
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Aquila Admin Theme3.0K+
Total Downloads
141K+Slate Admin Theme
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Aquila Admin Theme69K+
Support Resolution
N/ASlate Admin Theme
Aquila Admin ThemeN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoSlate Admin Theme
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Aquila Admin Theme4 years ago
First Released
2014Slate Admin Theme
Aquila Admin Theme2016
Age
12 yearsSlate Admin Theme
Aquila Admin Theme10 years
WP Requires
4.0+Slate Admin Theme
Aquila Admin Theme4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Slate Admin Theme
Aquila Admin Themefalse+
Business Model
FreeSlate Admin Theme
Aquila Admin ThemeFree
Latest Version
1.2.4Slate Admin Theme
Aquila Admin Theme3.1.1

Rating Breakdown

Slate Admin Theme

4.7/5(44 reviews)
5
82%
4
11%
3
2%
2
2%
1
2%

Aquila Admin Theme

4.4/5(35 reviews)
5
74%
4
6%
3
11%
2
3%
1
6%

Recent Reviews

Slate Admin Theme Reviews

by rob0m

It’s beautiful

Slate make wp=admin a pleasure to use.

by zaka888

Cant save customizer after installing this plugin

This plugin now pretty much destroys the customizer as well as UX builder. Do not download. Very buggy

by Li-An

Good

This admin theme is particularly well thought for High resolution screens so it’s better than default theme.

Aquila Admin Theme Reviews

by brasofilo

Beautiful theme but DO NOT INSTALL IT

I loved the elegant simplicity and the admin bar reinvented. With most items aligned right and the Screen Options and Help Tabs incorporated into the the admin bar, the result is simply brilliant.

by troyaweasson82

Upload Logo Wouldn’t Function

The Dashboard Logo is a very important part of the admin area branding. It’s no bloody use if nothing happens when you try to upload your own logo to replace the default one.

by DEVOPIAX TEAM

Thankful

Your Theme is fantastic and fully customizable. please release an update to work better with the latest WordPress version and support PHP 8.1. I’m a WordPress webmaster and work with many companies in

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Slate Admin Theme or Aquila Admin Theme more popular?
Slate Admin Theme has 6.0K+ active installations while Aquila Admin Theme has 3.0K+. Slate Admin Theme is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Slate Admin Theme or Aquila Admin Theme?
Slate Admin Theme has a 4.7/5 rating from 44 reviews, while Aquila Admin Theme has a 4.4/5 rating from 35 reviews.
Are Slate Admin Theme and Aquila Admin Theme free?
Slate Admin Theme is free and Aquila Admin Theme is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Slate Admin Theme or Aquila Admin Theme?
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?
Slate Admin Theme was last updated 4 years ago and Aquila Admin Theme was last updated 4 years ago.

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