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Hide Admin Menu

By Bhavin Thummar

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Hide Admin Menu Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily hide and show the admin menu in WordPress. Customize visibility based on user roles.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.97/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 13+ reviews)

Active Installations

20,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin gives the facility for hiding and showing the admin menu of the side and top bars.

This plugin provides an easy way to hide admin menus by checking the checkbox of a particular menu in the form and then submitting the form so that checked menus hide from the admin.

Admin can also hide menus according to the role of users, allowing for better control over the admin interface.

Comparing to Alternatives

Hide Admin Menu is a straightforward plugin designed to simplify the WordPress admin interface by hiding menu items. It competes with several similar plugins that offer menu customization features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Very simple and effective at hiding admin menu items.
Supports hiding menu items based on user roles.
Free to use with no upsell pressure.
High user satisfaction with a clean and detailed interface.
Compatible with default WordPress menus and those added by plugins and themes.

Weaknesses

Does not support hiding certain plugin menus like 'SHORTCODER'.
Lacks advanced customization features found in some alternatives.
No pro version available for extended functionality.
Limited to menu hiding without additional admin interface enhancements.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 13 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin for its simplicity and effectiveness in hiding admin menu items.

Positive highlights

"Simple and effective plugin" — anasbello
"Great plugin, THANKS!" — Jimmy Lee
"Excellent plugin with a simple and detailed user interface" — Dimis99
"Helps a lot, congratulations to the developer!" — tianoduarte0909
"Super" — kojot

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Cannot hide some plugin-specific menu items like 'SHORTCODER'.
Limited to hiding menus without broader admin customization features.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a lightweight, easy-to-use plugin to hide WordPress admin menu items, especially based on user roles, without needing complex customization.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced admin menu editing, extensive customization options, or support for hiding all plugin menus including less common ones like 'SHORTCODER'. Also not ideal for those wanting premium support or features.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full functionality to hide admin menu items by user role and supports default and most plugin/theme menus.

Final Verdict

Hide Admin Menu is a highly rated and reliable plugin that excels at its core function of hiding admin menu items with simplicity and clarity. Its free availability and positive user feedback make it a strong choice for users needing straightforward menu hiding capabilities.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, it stands out for ease of use and clean interface. Users requiring more comprehensive admin menu control or support for all plugin menus may want to consider alternatives. Overall, it offers excellent value with minimal security concerns.