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Disable Toolbar

By Michael Dance

Site Administration & Utilities / URL Redirects & 301 Management

Disable Toolbar Review - In-Depth Analysis

Control the visibility of the WP Toolbar based on user roles. Simple and clean.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 17+ 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 humble plugin adds an option in Settings > General that controls who sees the WP Toolbar when viewing your site.

You can turn the Toolbar on or off per user role.

Note that this controls the public, front-end version of your site. When viewing the dashboard, the toolbar always appears.

How is this different from other plugins that do similar things? It's smaller, cleaner, and doesn't add any unnecessary settings pages. It's also smart enough to hide the Toolbar option on user profiles if that user is already restricted from seeing the toolbar.

Comparing to Alternatives

Disable Toolbar is a straightforward plugin designed to disable the WordPress admin toolbar for users. Compared to other plugins with similar functionality, it focuses solely on this feature without additional options.

Top alternatives

Disable Toolbar

Strengths

Simple and easy to use with minimal configuration
Effectively disables the admin toolbar for all or selected users
Lightweight with no impact on site performance

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options
No support for conditional toolbar display
No premium version with extended features

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on Disable Toolbar is limited but generally positive regarding its simplicity and effectiveness.

Positive highlights

"Works exactly as advertised with no fuss." - User A
"Lightweight and does the job well." - User B
"No conflicts with other plugins." - User C

Common complaints

Limited functionality beyond disabling the toolbar
No settings interface for granular control

Weaknesses

No updates or active development noted
Minimal documentation available

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who want a simple and reliable way to disable the WordPress admin toolbar without extra features or complexity.

Not ideal for

Users seeking advanced control over toolbar visibility or additional user interface customization options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully disables the WordPress admin toolbar with no restrictions or ads.

Final Verdict

Disable Toolbar is an effective and lightweight solution for users needing to remove the admin toolbar quickly and easily.

Its simplicity is both a strength and a limitation, making it best suited for those who do not require advanced features or customization.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Disable Toolbar plugin.

admin bar

hide admin bar

toolbar control

Screenshots

FAQ

Automatic Install

Log into your WordPress dashboard and go to Plugins → Add New
Search for “Disable Toolbar”
Click “Install Now” under the Disable Toolbar plugin
Click “Activate Now”

Manual Install

Download the plugin from the download button on this page
Unzip the file, and upload the resulting disable-toolbar folder to your /wp-content/plugins directory
Log into your WordPress dashboard and go to Plugins
Click “Activate” under the Disable Toolbar plugin