Is High Contrast Admin free?

Yes, High Contrast Admin is free to use. It is available as a free plugin on WordPress.org.

How many websites use High Contrast Admin?

High Contrast Admin has 30 active installations as tracked by WordPress.org.

What are the best High Contrast Admin alternatives?

Popular alternatives to High Contrast Admin include Loginizer, Redux Framework, LightStart – Maintenance Mode, Coming…. You can compare them side-by-side on our comparison pages.

Does High Contrast Admin work with the latest WordPress?

High Contrast Admin has been tested up to WordPress 4.9.29. It requires WordPress 4.2+ and PHP false+.

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High Contrast Admin

Name: High Contrast Admin
Author: Robert Chapin

Adds admin color schemes for the visually impaired.

By Robert Chapin·Admin·Free

·30 active installs·Updated 8 years ago

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As of April 2026, High Contrast Admin is a WordPress admin plugin with 30 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.1K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 4.2+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2016. Last updated 8 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: Loginizer.

0/5Rating

30active installs

2.1K+total downloads

10 yearssince 2016

Overview

Input fields on the WordPress admin screens have been nearly invisible since version 2.7. The problem was so severe that Matt suggested I make a plugin to override core CSS values for anyone who wanted more contrast. Following community feedback, I created this extra plugin specifically for high contrast.

This plugin adds Admin Color Scheme options that dramatically change the appearance of form fields, table rows, and background colors in the admin pages. It is not intended to follow the design principles of the built-in style sheets. If this is too much for your needs, then also consider my plugin with more subtle effects called Fix Admin Contrast

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