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wp-admin classic
Classic WordPress Admin theme (prior 3.8 style).
The facts
- Rating
- 4.8★ from 32
- Active installs
- 20+
- Price
- Free
- Last updated
- 4 Jan 2014
- Added
- Dec 2013
- Requires WP
- 3.8
- Tested up to
- WP 3.7.41
- Downloads
- 6,228
Our analysis
AI-assistedWP Admin Classic is a WordPress plugin that reverts the admin panel appearance to the previous style used before WordPress 3.8. It is designed for users who prefer the older look and feel of the admin interface after the visual changes introduced in newer versions.
This plugin may be suitable for those who are not ready to adapt to the updated admin theme and wish to maintain a familiar environment. However, it has some unresolved issues that users should be aware of.
Best for: Users who prefer the classic admin interface of WordPress and are using older versions.
What it does well
- ✓Reverts admin panel to the previous look
- ✓Free to use from the WordPress.org directory
- ✓Compatible with WordPress versions up to 3.7.41
Where it falls short
- •Unresolved issues with RTL languages
- •Post edit form displays incorrectly
- •Admin bar may not display properly with certain themes
- •Last updated in January 2014
Verdict
WP Admin Classic serves a specific need for those wanting to retain the old admin look, but it comes with notable limitations and has not been updated for several years.
From the developer
mch0lic's own description of wp-admin classic, lightly tidied.
Recently upgraded to WordPress 3.8+ and not yet ready for the visual change? WP Admin Classic plugin simply disables new admin theme and reenables the prior 3.8 looks to your admin panel. Please, note that there is still some unsolved issues (see “Issue list), so if you have ideas how to solve it just shout!
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Issue list:
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RTL Languages are not yet supported!!!
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Post edit form turns blue (as a result for fixing http://1?ver=3.8 issue)
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Admin bar is not displayed properly on front-end with standard Twenty Thirteen, Twenty Fourteen (updated themes).
Notes:
- Dashboard widgets are now 100% wide. CSS fix by Robert Heller (Single column only!).
Please, report any other CSS/JS issues and suggestions how to fix them here or here. Your help much appreatiated.
ENJOY!
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Admin Dashboard & White Label
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