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WP Hide Dashboard

By Drew Jaynes

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WP Hide Dashboard Review - In-Depth Analysis

Hide the Dashboard menu and options for subscribers in WordPress. Prevents access to the admin section while allowing profile edits.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.86/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 20+ reviews)

Active Installations

2,000+

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 is designed to enhance the user experience by hiding the Dashboard menu, Personal Options section, and Help link from users with the Subscriber role when they are logged in. It ensures that while subscribers can edit their profiles, they do not have access to the broader WordPress admin area.

The plugin is compatible with both Single and Multisite WordPress installations, making it versatile for different setups. Users with other roles will still have access to the admin sections relevant to their capabilities.

WP Hide Dashboard has been tested for compatibility with several other plugins, ensuring a smooth experience without conflicts. Users are encouraged to report any conflicts with other plugins for continuous improvement.

Comparing to Alternatives

WP Hide Dashboard offers a focused solution for hiding the WordPress dashboard, with several alternatives available that provide similar admin area control features.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and effective dashboard hiding functionality
High user satisfaction with a 5-star average rating
No known security vulnerabilities
Lightweight with no pro version complexity

Weaknesses

Limited to dashboard hiding without broader admin control features
No premium version to unlock advanced options
May require additional plugins for comprehensive admin area restrictions

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star average from 20 ratings, users overwhelmingly praise WP Hide Dashboard for its effectiveness and simplicity.

Positive highlights

"Awesome" - Matthew
"Good stuff" - cherryaustin, appreciating its ability to restrict admin area visibility for subscribers

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks advanced features found in some alternatives
No updates or recent security scans since 2015

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, reliable plugin to hide the WordPress dashboard from certain user roles without extra complexity.

Not ideal for

Those needing comprehensive admin area access control or advanced features beyond dashboard hiding, or requiring a plugin with recent security updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes all core features to hide the dashboard effectively for different user roles.

Final Verdict

WP Hide Dashboard excels as a simple, secure, and highly rated plugin for hiding the WordPress dashboard. Its lack of vulnerabilities and perfect user ratings highlight its reliability and user satisfaction.

However, it lacks advanced features and recent updates, which may lead some users to consider alternatives with broader admin control capabilities. Overall, it is an excellent choice for users needing focused dashboard hiding functionality without extra bells and whistles.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free WP Hide Dashboard plugin.

hide dashboard

subscriber role

wordpress admin

Screenshots

FAQ

Installation Instructions:

This plugin works in either the /wp-content/plugins/ or the /wp-content/mu-plugins/ directory.

If installing the plugin in the /wp-content/plugins/ directory:

Download the plugin and unzip it to a folder on your computer.
Upload the entire wp-hide-dashboard folder to that directory.
Activate the plugin through the Plugins section in WordPress.
That’s it – no configuration necessary.

If installing the plugin in the /wp-content/mu-plugins/ directory:

Download the plugin and unzip it to a folder on your computer.
Upload the wp-hide-dashboard.php file to the /wp-content/mu-plugins/ directory.
The plugin will automatically run � there is no activation or configuration needed.