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Hide Admin Bar from Non-Admins

By Andrew Lima

Site Administration & Utilities / Admin Interface Customization

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Hide Admin Bar from Non-Admins Review - In-Depth Analysis

Hides the WordPress toolbar for non-admin users. Simple and lightweight with no settings to configure.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.89/10

User Rating

4.3/5 (based on 30+ reviews)

Active Installations

10,000+

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 hides the WordPress Toolbar (admin bar) for all visitors and users without the 'administrator' role. It is a very simple plugin with no settings to configure.

Use this plugin for sites with only one admin who needs access to the dashboard and the admin bar. This plugin is super lightweight, with just a few lines of code.

If you need to show the toolbar for other user roles, use the filter habfna_show_admin_bar_roles.

This plugin is a tweak of the code by Yoast to hide the admin bar for non-admins only.

Comparing to Alternatives

Hide Admin Bar from Non-Admins offers a straightforward solution to hide the admin bar for non-admin users, with several other plugins providing similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective at hiding admin bar from non-admins
Highly rated with mostly positive user feedback
Compatible with recent WordPress versions
No known security vulnerabilities
Free to use without upsells

Weaknesses

Limited interface customization options
Lacks advanced features found in some alternatives
No pro version or premium support options

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5 from 30 users, the plugin is well-received, though a small minority report issues mainly related to the interface.

Positive highlights

'It Works!!!' - hotnwet
'Perfect! I tried more than 5 plugins, this one is the best' - aleksandartalic
'Works Perfectly with WordPress 5.7.2' - Mark Waters
'Excellent Plugin, highly efficient' - menzah
'Simple and easy!!! Works perfectly' - samantha3

Common complaints

Interface could be improved (as noted by Stanislav)

Weaknesses

Basic interface lacking polish
No advanced customization features
No premium support or updates beyond free version

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple, no-frills plugin to hide the admin bar from non-admin users without extra features or cost.

Not ideal for

Those seeking a highly customizable admin bar solution or dedicated premium support may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully covers the core functionality of hiding the admin bar from non-admin users without limitations.

Final Verdict

Hide Admin Bar from Non-Admins is a reliable and straightforward plugin that effectively hides the admin bar for non-admin users. It boasts strong user satisfaction and no known security issues, making it a safe choice for those needing this specific functionality.

While it lacks advanced features and a premium version, its simplicity and free availability make it an excellent option for users who want a hassle-free solution without extra bells and whistles. Users wanting more customization might consider alternatives.