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Remove/Hide Admin Toolbar

By Purrly Digital

Site Administration & Utilities / Admin Interface Customization

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Remove/Hide Admin Toolbar Review - In-Depth Analysis

This plugin removes or hides the admin toolbar from the front end of your WordPress site. It uses a built-in WordPress filter to disable the toolbar globally.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

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 provides a simple solution for removing or hiding the admin toolbar on the front end of your website. It can be tedious to manage the visibility of the admin toolbar, and this plugin streamlines that process.

By utilizing a built-in WordPress filter, specifically the show_admin_bar filter, this plugin allows you to disable the admin toolbar globally. This means that once activated, the toolbar will no longer be visible to users on the front end of your site.

For more information and updates, you can visit the Gitlab project page linked in the description.

Comparing to Alternatives

Remove/Hide Admin Toolbar is a straightforward plugin designed to remove the admin toolbar, competing with several similar plugins that offer comparable functionality.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Extremely simple and easy to use with no unnecessary features
Effectively removes the admin toolbar for all user roles
Highly reliable with consistent performance across multiple sites
Lightweight and does not add bloat to the site
Well-maintained with no known security vulnerabilities

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced customization options found in some alternatives
No premium version with extended features
Limited to removing/hiding the admin toolbar only
May not offer granular control over which user roles see the toolbar

User Sentiment Analysis

With a near-perfect rating of 4.9 out of 5 from 10 reviews, users overwhelmingly praise the plugin for its simplicity and effectiveness in removing the admin toolbar.

Positive highlights

'Perfect! I LOVE simple, easy to use, no-frills plugins and this one qualifies.' – txeconvet
'Tried several plugins to remove the toolbar on my managed site and this one is the only one that worked.' – dholstein
'Best plugin that tackled my problem. Will continue to use this plugin.' – isabelk2j
'Brilliant – Used for years! The only one that I’ve found that 100% works and is simple!' – SerialDan
'(Remove Admin Toolbar) is Second to None. Excellent plugin and bug free.' – innusah74

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No advanced customization or granular control over toolbar visibility
No premium or extended feature set available
Limited functionality strictly to removing/hiding the admin toolbar

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a lightweight, no-frills solution to completely remove the WordPress admin toolbar for all users without needing additional customization.

Not ideal for

Those who require advanced control over toolbar visibility per user role or want additional features beyond simply hiding the admin toolbar.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes full functionality to remove or hide the admin toolbar for all users with a simple, easy-to-use interface.

Final Verdict

Remove/Hide Admin Toolbar excels as a straightforward, reliable plugin that does exactly what it promises without unnecessary complexity. Its high user ratings and lack of security issues make it a trustworthy choice for users wanting to remove the admin toolbar effortlessly.

While it lacks advanced customization and a premium version, its simplicity and effectiveness position it well among alternatives. Users needing more granular control may consider other plugins, but for most, this plugin offers excellent value at no cost.