Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar… vs Disable Toolbar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar…
3.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable Toolbar has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 17 reviews) while Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar… leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar… has accumulated 72K+ total downloads while Disable Toolbar has 27K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar… | Disable Toolbar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 17 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 72K+ | ◄ | 27K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2011 | 2014 | |
| Age | 15 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.1.5 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar…
Disable Toolbar
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar… averaged approximately 37 daily downloads while Disable Toolbar averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar… Reviews
Literally the best.
The only thing better than this plugin is the entire suite. While this is the best on my list for custom admin bars, it is a whole new level when working with the rest of their plugins.
The missing piece for a perfect Client Dashboard
I manage several client sites, and the default WordPress Admin Bar is always a mess with plugin notifications and useless links. Admin Bar Editor is the perfect solution to clean this up. It allows
Not yet perfect but getting very close
If you have lots of plugins, which’s the usual situation for someone who’d want a plugin like this, occasionally there’d be conflicts ranging from mild annoyance to deployment delaying. Support is exc
Disable Toolbar Reviews
Simply brilliant
They simplest is best and this plugin is no exception. Install, activate, tick the boxes and save … and you’re done. Works out of the box, no fuss, no hassles and makes your site logged in look really
Nice ‘N Easy
Does exactly what it says it does, without fuss or trouble. Every WP role and bbPress (Forum) role can be addressed individually, very nice.
Super usefull!
I wanted that certain role of users can not see or have access to the Worpress desktop or any wordpress feature form the backend. In seconds this plugin did just that! Installed it, selected the user
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