django-admin-tools
A collection of tools for the django administration interface
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you are on Django 1.11–4.0 and Python 2.7 or 3.5–3.9 and need admin customization without active maintenance risk. No, if you require ongoing security updates, compatibility with Django 4.1+, or expect future feature development—the project is abandoned and will not evolve. Evaluate whether your Django/Python versions are locked to the supported range and whether the customization features justify accepting a frozen, unmaintained dependency.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Requires Django 1.11 or later; no explicit Python version constraint in metadata, but classifiers indicate support through Python 3.9.
- Requires manual configuration in Django settings to activate.
- Low install friction with no runtime dependencies.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT License (permissive) — MIT License (permissive) allows free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it safe from a licensing standpoint for most projects.
last release 2023-08-10 (1100 days) · last repo commit 2023-08-10 · 897 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 208,704 downloads/mo, #9,527 on PyPI
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pip install django-admin-tools
# In Django settings.py, add to INSTALLED_APPS:
INSTALLED_APPS = [
'admin_tools',
'admin_tools.theming',
'admin_tools.menu',
'admin_tools.dashboard',
'django.contrib.admin',
# ...
]
# Then customize via admin_tools configuration in settings or dashboard modules- Whether the package works reliably with Django versions released after August 2023 (4.1+) given the abandoned maintenance status.
- Current test coverage and whether existing functionality remains compatible with modern Python/Django ecosystems without active maintenance.
- Whether the package's JavaScript dependencies (jQuery UI 1.13.2) have known security issues or are considered outdated.
What it is and what it does
django-admin-tools is a collection of extensions that customize Django's built-in admin interface. It provides a full-featured, draggable dashboard with collapsible modules, a customizable menu bar, and tools to simplify admin theming—allowing developers to replace Django's default admin look and layout with branded or improved versions.
The package has no runtime dependencies and installs as a pure Python wheel. It was actively maintained through Django 4.0 support (as of version 0.9.2 in December 2021) and received its final release in August 2023. However, the project is now abandoned with no active development, meaning it will not receive updates for newer Django or Python versions, and any bugs or security issues discovered will not be patched.
Use it for
- Customize the Django admin dashboard with draggable, collapsible modules to display key metrics or app-specific information.
- Replace the default Django admin menu with a branded or reorganized menu structure tailored to your application's workflow.
- Apply consistent theming and styling to the admin interface without forking or heavily overriding Django's admin templates.
- Add bookmarks or quick-access shortcuts to frequently used admin pages via dashboard customization.
- Simplify admin interface for non-technical users by hiding unnecessary sections and highlighting relevant tools.
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you are on Django 1.11–4.0 and Python 2.7 or 3.5–3.9 and need admin customization without active maintenance risk.
No, if you require ongoing security updates, compatibility with Django 4.1+, or expect future feature development—the project is abandoned and will not evolve. Evaluate whether your Django/Python versions are locked to the supported range and whether the customization features justify accepting a frozen, unmaintained dependency.
Install
django-admin-tools on PyPI
Before you install
Low install friction with no runtime dependencies. Maintenance status is abandoned—last release was 1100 days ago (August 2023), though the repository remains unarchived and received its final commit then. Production-stable classifiers suggest prior stability, but no active development or security updates should be expected.
Requires Django 1.11 or later; no explicit Python version constraint in metadata, but classifiers indicate support through Python 3.9. Requires manual configuration in Django settings to activate.
License in practice
MIT License (permissive) allows free use, modification, and distribution with minimal restrictions, making it safe from a licensing standpoint for most projects.
Quickstart
pip install django-admin-tools
# In Django settings.py, add to INSTALLED_APPS:
INSTALLED_APPS = [
'admin_tools',
'admin_tools.theming',
'admin_tools.menu',
'admin_tools.dashboard',
'django.contrib.admin',
# ...
]
# Then customize via admin_tools configuration in settings or dashboard modulesVerify before relying
- Whether the package works reliably with Django versions released after August 2023 (4.1+) given the abandoned maintenance status.
- Current test coverage and whether existing functionality remains compatible with modern Python/Django ecosystems without active maintenance.
- Whether the package's JavaScript dependencies (jQuery UI 1.13.2) have known security issues or are considered outdated.
Package facts
| License | MIT License permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Low. Pure-Python wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Abandoned 1,100 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 208,704 / month, #9,527 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableEnvironment :: Web EnvironmentFramework :: Django :: 1.11Framework :: Django :: 2.1Framework :: Django :: 2.2Framework :: Django :: 3.0Framework :: Django :: 3.1Framework :: Django :: 3.2Framework :: Django :: 4.0Intended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: Python :: 2Programming Language :: Python :: 2.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.5Programming Language :: Python :: 3.6Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Topic :: Software Development :: Libraries :: Python Modules |
Evidence: django_admin_tools-0.9.3-py2.py3-none-any.whl
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