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Arconix FAQ vs Hide WP Toolbar (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Arconix FAQ

Arconix FAQ

4.7(79)

7.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 9 months ago
View Arconix FAQ
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Hide WP Toolbar

Hide WP Toolbar

4.9(13)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 11 months ago
View Hide WP Toolbar

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Hide WP Toolbar has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 13 reviews) while Arconix FAQ leads in active installations (7.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Arconix FAQ has accumulated 219K+ total downloads while Hide WP Toolbar has 54K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.7/5Arconix FAQ
►
Hide WP Toolbar4.9/5
Total Reviews
79Arconix FAQ
◄
Hide WP Toolbar13
Active Installs
7.0K+Arconix FAQ
◄
Hide WP Toolbar1.0K+
Total Downloads
219K+Arconix FAQ
◄
Hide WP Toolbar54K+
Support Resolution
N/AArconix FAQ
Hide WP ToolbarN/A
Last Updated
9 months agoArconix FAQ
◄
Hide WP Toolbar11 months ago
First Released
2012Arconix FAQ
Hide WP Toolbar2012
Age
14 yearsArconix FAQ
Hide WP Toolbar14 years
WP Requires
3.8+Arconix FAQ
Hide WP Toolbar3.8+
PHP Requires
false+Arconix FAQ
Hide WP Toolbarfalse+
Business Model
FreeArconix FAQ
Hide WP ToolbarFree
Latest Version
1.9.7Arconix FAQ
Hide WP Toolbar2.7

Rating Breakdown

Arconix FAQ

4.7/5(79 reviews)
5
89%
4
3%
3
3%
2
5%
1
1%

Hide WP Toolbar

4.9/5(13 reviews)
5
92%
4
8%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Arconix FAQ Reviews

by trajis

Not Bad (Attach css code)

It’s simple but useful. But only [faq] can apply WordPress theme, and It cannot adjust the group order. Add the following code to make your [faq] look better. .arconix-faq-accordion-title,.arconix-

by fxwoo

only partially recommendable

you can’t sort the faq’s in a specific order

by kcbg9

Too Buggy

Half the time, updating new FAQs or changes “don’t take”, erasing everything typed. And often, delineating an order doesn’t take, defeating the purpose of establishing the order of each each FAQ. I s

Hide WP Toolbar Reviews

by diegoamorin

Very good plugin, I can preview my website in detail without logging out.

I always had this problem, and while searching I came across your plugin. It’s great that you can open and close the admin so easily

by ofihsdfoi

does not make it easy to slide back out

the restore button is supposed to be an arrow but it’s showing as a magnifying glass which does not work to slide it back out. it’s broken or something but it’s not usable.

by raoulunger

Thank you

Thank you – excellent and useful!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arconix FAQ or Hide WP Toolbar more popular?
Arconix FAQ has 7.0K+ active installations while Hide WP Toolbar has 1.0K+. Arconix FAQ is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Arconix FAQ or Hide WP Toolbar?
Arconix FAQ has a 4.7/5 rating from 79 reviews, while Hide WP Toolbar has a 4.9/5 rating from 13 reviews.
Are Arconix FAQ and Hide WP Toolbar free?
Arconix FAQ is free and Hide WP Toolbar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Arconix FAQ or Hide WP Toolbar?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Arconix FAQ was last updated 9 months ago and Hide WP Toolbar was last updated 11 months ago.

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