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Admin Bar Position

By Masahiro NAKASHIMA

Site Administration & Utilities / Admin Interface Customization

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Admin Bar Position Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin allows you to change the position of the Admin Bar. You can move it to the bottom or adjust its position using keyboard shortcuts.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

4.2/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

6,000+

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 can change the position of the Admin Bar to the bottom of the screen. You can also adjust the Admin Bar's position using the keyboard shortcuts 'Shift + up' or 'Shift + down'.

This functionality enhances the user experience by providing flexibility in how the Admin Bar is displayed.

Comparing to Alternatives

Admin Bar Position offers a straightforward solution for repositioning the WordPress admin bar, with several other plugins available that provide similar or related functionalities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and intuitive to use with keyboard shortcuts for positioning.
Allows toggling the admin bar position between top and bottom.
Lightweight with no known security vulnerabilities.
Highly rated by users for effectiveness and ease of use.
Better solution than some alternatives for custom theme development.

Weaknesses

One reported bug affecting hover functionality on native buttons.
Limited to repositioning only, lacking broader admin bar customization features.
No pro version or advanced features available.
Small user base with only a few total ratings.

User Sentiment Analysis

With an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 5 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and effectiveness, though there is a single negative review highlighting a functional bug.

Positive highlights

"Simple & Works like a charm" - sonicserve
"Awesome Tool" - Frank Gomez
"Perfect Solution" for custom themes - pinksharpii
"Nice tiny function! Thanks" - megane9988

Common complaints

Hover on native buttons not working properly as reported by M.Code

Weaknesses

Bug causing hover issues on native buttons.
Limited functionality focused solely on admin bar position.
No updates or active development indicated by caution message on plugin page.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a simple, lightweight plugin to easily reposition the WordPress admin bar on the frontend, especially developers working on custom themes who need the admin bar out of the way.

Not ideal for

Users needing advanced admin bar customization, those requiring a fully supported plugin with frequent updates, or users who rely on hover functionality on native buttons which may be buggy.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version allows users to toggle the admin bar position between top and bottom using simple keyboard shortcuts, providing essential functionality without cost.

Final Verdict

Admin Bar Position is a straightforward and effective plugin for repositioning the WordPress admin bar, praised for its simplicity and ease of use by most users. It stands out as a lightweight solution without known security issues, making it a good choice for developers and site owners needing this specific functionality.

However, the plugin has a limited feature set and a reported bug affecting hover functionality, which may impact usability for some. With no pro version or active development indicated, users seeking more comprehensive admin bar management or robust support might consider alternative plugins.