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Remove admin menus by role

By manu225

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.

Remove admin menus by role Review - In-Depth Analysis

Easily manage admin menus by user role. Customize visibility for different roles.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.47/10

User Rating

4.4/5 (based on 14+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

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 allows you to select which admin menus to remove based on user roles. It provides a straightforward interface for managing menu visibility, ensuring that users only see the options relevant to their role.

With this functionality, you can streamline the admin experience for your users, making it easier for them to navigate the WordPress dashboard without unnecessary distractions.

A Pro version with more options is available for those who need advanced features and greater control over admin menu management.

Comparing to Alternatives

Remove admin menus by role is a plugin designed to restrict admin menu visibility based on user roles. It faces competition from several established plugins offering similar functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and clean interface for hiding menus by role
Effectively hides most admin menu items as intended
Free version offers useful functionality
No known security vulnerabilities reported
Positive user feedback on ease of use

Weaknesses

Cannot remove items from the top bar menu
Does not restrict access to pages via direct URL, only hides menu items
Some users report it does not work as expected in all cases
Limited advanced features compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.4 out of 5 from 14 reviews, most users find the plugin effective and easy to use. However, a minority report significant issues, especially regarding incomplete menu hiding and lack of true access restriction.

Positive highlights

"Super easy and clean. Works great." - BubbaLovesWP
"Simple y útil, quita de la vista los menús que no queremos que vean ciertos roles." - ulisesflores
"Works flawlessly. Thank you developer!" - aespe
"Don’t work, sadly" (5-star rating possibly a misclick) - FilipeOS

Common complaints

Cannot remove items from the top bar menu
Plugin does not restrict access to pages if accessed directly via URL
Some users report the plugin does not work as expected or is ineffective
Potential security risk if relying solely on menu hiding for access control

Weaknesses

Lacks true access restriction beyond menu hiding
Top bar menu items cannot be removed
Some functionality gaps compared to alternatives

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward and free solution to hide admin menu items based on user roles without needing advanced access control features.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring robust security that restricts access to admin pages beyond just hiding menu items, or needing to hide top bar menu items.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows users to hide admin menu items by role, covering basic needs for menu visibility control.

Pro version

Offers additional features such as enhanced menu control, possibly including more granular access restrictions and support, though specifics are not clearly detailed.

Final Verdict

Remove admin menus by role is a useful plugin for basic admin menu hiding by user role, with a clean interface and no known security vulnerabilities. It is well-rated by most users who appreciate its simplicity and effectiveness for standard use cases.

However, it falls short in restricting access beyond menu visibility, notably failing to hide top bar menu items and not preventing direct URL access to restricted pages. Users needing stronger access control should consider alternatives or additional security measures.