Admin Classic Borders

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Reviewers like the subtle borders and separators the plugin brings back to the admin, saying it's easier on the eyes on large screens, and one notes it works fine alongside a classic colors plugin.

1. ★★★★★ Gahapati

   11.2y ago

   The way I am using this plugin one might think it wasn’t actually doing all that much – that’s because changes are subtle. And that’s also why they are so pleasing to the eye. Besides the return of 3D looks, I also like the narrower Admin Bar that is provided as an option. Thanks. I’m glad to have found this. This topic was modified 9 years, 2 months ago by Gahapati. Reason: Updated WP Version, Typo

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2. ★★★★★ andiszek

   11.2y ago

   i love it! the nice, subtle separators make the admin menu much more userfriendly; the hover effect on rows is the best part, imho, as i have a huge screen with a lot of columns – the hover effect helps me visualise on which row i`m currently on. thank you for developing it!

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3. ★★★★★ Jan Teriete

   11.8y ago

   Just wanted to say thank you for this great plugin. I really hated the new backend theme, because my eyes got lost in the menu without border lines.

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4. ★★★★★ z6ysolt

   12.5y ago

   I use it with the WP Admin Classic Colors plugin, and work well.

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5. ★★★★★ Patchouli59

   12.6y ago

   Flat design does not work on a large screen, my eyes get lost. Thanks for a great plugin!

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6. ★★★★★ Zeeron Solutions

   12.7y ago

   Thanks for this nice plugin. Flat design is good for mobile and tab viewers but I don’t think its always the best look for desktop users. This plugin adds those 3D touches that is loved by desktop users.

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Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 7.2.16 · WP 5.3.2

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

1. 2026-02-27 30+ → 20+ down after 273 days in tier
2. 2025-05-30 40+ → 30+ down after 370 days in tier
3. 2024-05-25 50+ → 40+ down after 238 days in tier
4. 2023-09-30 60+ → 50+ down after 10 days in tier
5. 2023-09-20 50+ → 60+ up after 1 days in tier
6. 2023-09-19 60+ → 50+ down after 4 days in tier
7. 2023-09-15 50+ → 60+ up after 1 days in tier
8. 2023-09-14 60+ → 50+ down

Competes with

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• WPC Admin Columns 1K+ installs · 4.2★ · 2 shared tags A
• Admin Customizer 1K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags D
• Floating Publish Button 1K+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags D
• B Better User Search 700+ installs · 4.5★ · 2 shared tags D

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Admin Classic Borders: 20+ active installs, 5.0★ (6 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/admin-classic-borders