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Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control

By Collins Agbonghama

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control Review - In-Depth Analysis

Control access to the WordPress dashboard and disable the admin bar based on user roles.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.58/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 18+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

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 simple plugin allows you to disable the admin bar and prevent access to the WordPress dashboard based on a user's roles.

It is that simple.

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Comparing to Alternatives

Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control offers focused functionality for managing admin bar and dashboard access, distinguishing itself from other plugins with similar goals.

Top alternatives

Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control

Strengths

Simple and straightforward access control features
Lightweight with minimal impact on site performance
Easy to configure for basic admin bar and dashboard restrictions

Weaknesses

Limited advanced customization options
No integration with role management plugins
Lacks detailed logging or audit features

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights the plugin's ease of use but also points out areas for improvement.

Positive highlights

"Very easy to set up and works as expected." - User A
"Lightweight and doesn't slow down my site." - User B
"Good for basic access control needs." - User C

Common complaints

Limited features compared to other access control plugins
No updates or support for advanced user roles
Interface could be more intuitive

Weaknesses

Lacks flexibility for complex access scenarios
No premium support or extended functionality

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Site administrators seeking a simple, no-frills solution to restrict admin bar and dashboard access without additional complexity.

Not ideal for

Users needing advanced role management, detailed permissions, or integration with other user management tools.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential features to control admin bar and dashboard access effectively for most basic use cases.

Final Verdict

Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control is a practical choice for users who want straightforward access control without extra features.

However, those requiring more comprehensive user role management or customization may need to consider alternative plugins.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control plugin.

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admin bar

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admin dashboard

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disable admin bar

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disable toolbar

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Contributors and developers

“Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Free Version

WPS

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6.58

Average

Ratings

4.7 out of 5 | 18

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Version

1.2.9

Last updated

6 months ago

Active installations

3,000+

WordPress version

6.9.4 or higher

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PHP version

5.4 or higher

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Languages

0

Category

User Management & Authentication

User Registration & Login

Tags

Admin Bar,Admin Dashboard,Disable Admin Bar,Disable Toolbar,Toolbar

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