Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | Admin CSS MU | Admin Tweaks |
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| Rating | 4.5 ★ | ★ 4.7 ★ |
| Total reviews | 26 | ★ 33 |
| Active installs | 10,000+ | 1,000+ |
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Admin Tweaks edges out Admin CSS MU on rating (4.7★ vs 4.5★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Admin Tweaks; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — Admin CSS MU's 26-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Admin Tweaks's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Admin CSS MU audit • Admin Tweaks audit
Admin Tweaks has the higher average rating (4.7★ from 33 reviews) compared to Admin CSS MU (4.5★ from 26 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Admin CSS MU fits better if you prioritize broader integrations; Admin Tweaks is the call if you need the higher-rated option. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. Admin Tweaks has more onboarding documentation maturity (33 reviews vs 26), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Admin CSS MU typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (26 reviews). Admin Tweaks aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (33 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Admin CSS MU and Admin Tweaks both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from Admin CSS MU" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
