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Add Logo to Admin

By bandicootmarketing

Site Administration & Utilities / Admin Interface Customization

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Add Logo to Admin Review - In-Depth Analysis

Customize your WordPress admin by adding a custom logo to the header and login page.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.8/10

User Rating

4.6/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

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 allows you to customize your admin by adding your own logo to the header. It also replaces the WordPress logo on the login screen with the same custom logo.

Tested in Firefox, Safari, Chrome and IE.

Comparing to Alternatives

Add Logo to Admin is a unique plugin in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a distinct choice for users wanting to customize their admin area with a logo.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward functionality to add a logo to the admin area.
High user satisfaction with a 4.6 average rating.
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe use.
Works well with WordPress versions up to 4.9.5 as verified by users.

Weaknesses

Lacks updates to support newer WordPress versions beyond 4.9.5.
No pro version or advanced features available.
Limited user base and total ratings, which may affect support and development.
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets with.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin enjoys a strong positive reception with over 90% of users rating it 4 or 5 stars, highlighting its usefulness and reliability. However, a small minority report compatibility issues with newer WordPress versions.

Positive highlights

'Very good' - denisjoel
'Very good plugin (works in WP 4.9.5)' - petrvyvial
'Having the site emblem visible is very helpful for multisite managers' - Kial_Mi_46130

Common complaints

Does not work with WordPress version 4.9.8, indicating it needs updating.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with newer WordPress versions.
Lack of recent updates may affect functionality.
Limited features beyond basic logo addition.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, no-frills plugin to add a logo to their WordPress admin area, especially those using WordPress versions up to 4.9.5.

Not ideal for

Users running WordPress versions beyond 4.9.5 or those seeking advanced customization features or active plugin development and support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides the core functionality of adding a logo to the admin area without any cost.

Final Verdict

Add Logo to Admin is a straightforward and effective plugin for adding a custom logo to the WordPress admin area, with strong positive feedback from users on supported versions. Its lack of recent updates and limited compatibility with newer WordPress versions are notable drawbacks.

Despite these limitations, it remains a valuable tool for users on compatible versions who want a simple branding enhancement without extra features or cost. The absence of direct alternatives highlights its unique position in the plugin ecosystem.