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Admin Color Schemes

By Helen Hou-Sandi

Design & Themes / Themes & Templates

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Admin Color Schemes Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add personality to your WordPress admin with extra color schemes.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 26+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin provides 12 new color schemes for your WordPress admin interface.

The color schemes are designed by Kate Whitley, Dave Whitley, Mel Choyce, and Kelly Dwan.

Comparing to Alternatives

Admin Color Schemes offers a straightforward way to customize the WordPress admin interface with additional color presets. While there are several alternatives that provide more extensive customization or dark mode features, this plugin focuses on simplicity and ease of use.

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Strengths

Simple and clean interface for changing admin color schemes
Adds multiple preset color schemes beyond default options
No known security vulnerabilities
Highly rated with positive user feedback
Lightweight and easy to use without complex features

Weaknesses

Does not allow creation of custom color schemes by users
Limited to preset color options only
No updates for over a year, raising maintenance concerns
Lacks advanced customization features found in some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high average rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 26 users, the plugin is well-received for its simplicity and effectiveness. Most users appreciate the additional color presets and ease of use, though some desire more customization options.

Positive highlights

'Far simpler and cleaner than many admin theme plugins out there. Gorgeous, thank you!' - morespinach
'A plugin all should have. Combine with "Default Admin Color Scheme" plugin.' - Knut Sparhell
'Excellent for quickly differentiating the different states of the site (production, experimental and under development)!' - grrog
'Simple and perfect' - Randall Camacho
'Would love to brand the admin with colors I want to use.' - klewis (feature request)

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No ability to create custom color schemes
Limited to preset color options
Lack of recent updates may affect long-term reliability

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, lightweight plugin to add extra admin color schemes without complex customization or heavy features.

Not ideal for

Users needing to create their own custom color schemes or requiring advanced admin interface customization should consider other plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes multiple additional preset admin color schemes to enhance the WordPress dashboard appearance.

Final Verdict

Admin Color Schemes is a well-rated, straightforward plugin that effectively adds extra color presets to the WordPress admin area. Its simplicity and lack of security issues make it a reliable choice for users seeking basic admin color customization.

However, the plugin lacks the ability to create custom color schemes and has not been updated recently, which may limit its appeal for users wanting more flexibility or long-term support. Alternatives with more features may be better suited for advanced needs.