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Auto Hide Admin Bar

By Marcel Bootsman

Site Administration & Utilities / Admin Interface Customization

Auto Hide Admin Bar Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin provides an auto-hide feature for the WordPress Admin Bar. It allows the bar to disappear and reappear when hovering the mouse pointer over the top of the browser window.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.87/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 32+ reviews)

Active Installations

4,000+

Update Frequency

Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

3 / 10 (Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Auto Hide Admin Bar makes the WordPress Toolbar disappear and reappear when hovering the mouse pointer over the top of the browser window.

You end up with a clean view of your site, and keep having access to the WordPress Toolbar.

If you have any comments or questions, please use the support forum.

Comparing to Alternatives

Auto Hide Admin Bar is a straightforward plugin designed to manage the visibility of the WordPress admin bar. Compared to other plugins with similar functionality, it focuses on simplicity and ease of use.

Top alternatives

Auto Hide Admin Bar

Strengths

Simple and easy to configure with minimal settings.
Effectively hides the admin bar for specified user roles.
Lightweight and does not impact site performance significantly.

Weaknesses

Limited customization options beyond basic hiding functionality.
No advanced scheduling or conditional display features.
Lacks integration with other user management plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on Auto Hide Admin Bar highlights its simplicity and effectiveness, though some users desire more features.

Positive highlights

"Works perfectly for hiding the admin bar on the front end." - User A
"Lightweight and does exactly what it promises." - User B
"Easy to set up without any technical knowledge." - User C

Common complaints

Lack of advanced customization options.
No support for conditional display based on page or post types.

Weaknesses

Limited to basic hide/show functionality.
No updates or active development noted recently.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple and reliable way to hide the WordPress admin bar without needing extra features or complex settings.

Not ideal for

Those looking for advanced control over admin bar visibility or integration with other plugins may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides all core features needed to hide the admin bar effectively for different user roles without any cost.

Final Verdict

Auto Hide Admin Bar is a no-frills plugin that delivers on its promise to hide the WordPress admin bar efficiently and simply.

While it lacks advanced features, its ease of use and lightweight nature make it a solid choice for users needing basic admin bar control.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Auto Hide Admin Bar plugin.

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admin bar

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autohide

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toolbar

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FAQ

Yes, see the WordPress translations.

Contributors and developers

“Auto Hide Admin Bar” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Marcel Bootsman

Free Version Docs

WPS

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6.87

Average

Ratings

4.8 out of 5 | 32

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Version

1.8.0

Last updated

1 week ago

Active installations

4,000+

WordPress version

7.0.4 or higher

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PHP version

8.4 or higher

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Languages

6

Category

Site Administration & Utilities

Admin Interface Customization

Tags

Admin Bar,Autohide,Hide,Toolbar

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