Title: Admin Restriction Author: Barry Kooij Published: August 26, 2012 Last modified: August 25, 2023 --- Search plugins This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://s.w.org/plugins/geopattern-icon/admin-restriction.svg) # Admin Restriction By [Barry Kooij](https://profiles.wordpress.org/barrykooij/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/admin-restriction.1.1.2.zip) * [Details](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/admin-restriction/#description) * [Reviews](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/admin-restriction/#reviews) * [Installation](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/admin-restriction/#installation) * [Development](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/admin-restriction/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/admin-restriction/) ## Description Disables updating the WordPress Core plus plugin and theme installation, updating and removal for all users except the administrator user with ID 1. ## Installation 1. Upload `admin-restriction` to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory 2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress ## FAQ ### What users will be able to upgrade core, theme and plugin modifications? The administrator created at WordPress installation (administrator with id 1) will be the only user that is able to do Core, plugin and theme installation, updating and removal. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/20f791c2e48effc83cbe6f6c18822efca5f451958f446c58c7b2a355ce42d6a1? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Great!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/great-7023/)󠁿 [senzesmedia](https://profiles.wordpress.org/senzesmedia/) September 14, 2017 Great and nice plugin. Would great to have the ability to hide more stuff for none ID 1 admins and maybe a options panel where you select what you want to hide. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5245859a14dc5a5899afae3c8fbfc7f231985450807e329be60ed3235efba593? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Very Useful Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/very-useful-plugin-314/)󠁿 [wenthill](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wenthill/) December 13, 2016 This plugin is very useful for those who need to restrict access or customers. [ Read all 3 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/admin-restriction/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Admin Restriction” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Barry Kooij ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/barrykooij/) [Translate “Admin Restriction” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/admin-restriction) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/admin-restriction/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/admin-restriction/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/admin-restriction/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/admin-restriction/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.2 * Added WordPress 3.5.1 support. * Small meta information changes. #### 1.1.1 * Added WordPress 3.5 support. * Small meta information changes. #### 1.1.0 * Fixed hiding plugin activation link bug. * Added a method that prevents users from trying to activate/deactivate plugins through direct URL entry. ## Meta * Version **1.1.2** * Last updated **3 years ago** * Active installations **10+** * WordPress version ** 3.0 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.3.8** * Language * [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-restriction/) * Tags * [plugin install](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/plugin-install/)[plugin update](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/tags/plugin-update/) * [Advanced View](https://test.wordpress.org/plugins/admin-restriction/advanced/) ## Ratings 5 out of 5 stars. * [ 3 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/admin-restriction/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/admin-restriction/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/admin-restriction/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/admin-restriction/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 0 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/admin-restriction/reviews/?filter=1) [Add my review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/admin-restriction/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/admin-restriction/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Barry Kooij ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/barrykooij/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/admin-restriction/)