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Admin Toolbar Menus

By Benbodhi

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.

Admin Toolbar Menus Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add three new menu locations to the WordPress admin toolbar for easy customization.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.09/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 20+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

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 adds three new menu locations to the WordPress toolbar, allowing you to create custom toolbar menus using the built-in WordPress menus page. The integration is seamless, supporting multi-level menus and working perfectly with existing toolbar menus.

The first menu location appears under the 'Site Name' dropdown on the left side, the second along the main toolbar, and the third under the 'Howdy / My Account' dropdown. It is designed to be simple to use, functioning just like any other menu in WordPress without the need for additional settings.

This plugin is localized and translateable by default, making it accessible for users worldwide. Users are encouraged to contribute translations and suggestions for improvement.

Comparing to Alternatives

Admin Toolbar Menus offers a straightforward solution for customizing the WordPress admin toolbar, with a focus on simplicity and ease of use. It stands out by providing a lightweight and user-friendly approach compared to other more feature-rich alternatives.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely simple and easy to use interface
Allows adding dropdown menus and custom links to the admin toolbar
Highly rated with consistent positive user feedback
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight without unnecessary complexity

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features like dynamic updates of admin items
No option to always show the admin bar in fullscreen mode
Does not support outputting admin edit links directly
No pro version with extended capabilities

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star average rating from 20 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin for its simplicity and effectiveness in customizing the admin toolbar.

Positive highlights

'Simple and Great plugin!' - huuhkaja69
'Just what I wanted' - norabrown212
'Big Time-Saver' - Achim Kirchmeier
'Best Tool for Admin' - May
'Spot-on Plugin, my first ever review' - macrodesign

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Could be more intuitive with dynamic updates of admin items
Missing features like always showing admin bar in fullscreen mode
No direct support for admin edit links in menus

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, easy-to-use plugin to customize their WordPress admin toolbar with dropdown menus and custom links will find this plugin ideal.

Not ideal for

Those needing advanced features such as dynamic menu updates, persistent admin bar display in fullscreen, or integrated admin edit links may find this plugin lacking.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core functionalities needed to customize the admin toolbar menus effectively without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Admin Toolbar Menus excels as a simple, reliable, and secure solution for customizing the WordPress admin toolbar. Its high user ratings reflect satisfaction with its ease of use and essential features. While it lacks advanced options found in some alternatives, it covers the basics well without security concerns.

For users who want straightforward toolbar customization without complexity or cost, this plugin is an excellent choice. However, those requiring more dynamic or persistent admin bar features might consider exploring the available alternatives.