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Auto Hide Admin Bar vs Better Admin Bar (2026)

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

Auto Hide Admin Bar

Auto Hide Admin Bar

4.8(32)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
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Better Admin Bar

Better Admin Bar

4.8(19)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Better Admin Bar

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Auto Hide Admin Bar has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 32 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Auto Hide Admin Bar has accumulated 131K+ total downloads while Better Admin Bar has 96K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Auto Hide Admin Bar
Better Admin Bar4.8/5
Total Reviews
32Auto Hide Admin Bar
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Better Admin Bar19
Active Installs
4.0K+Auto Hide Admin Bar
Better Admin Bar4.0K+
Total Downloads
131K+Auto Hide Admin Bar
◄
Better Admin Bar96K+
Support Resolution
N/AAuto Hide Admin Bar
Better Admin BarN/A
Last Updated
3 months agoAuto Hide Admin Bar
◄
Better Admin Bar4 months ago
First Released
2011Auto Hide Admin Bar
Better Admin Bar2014
Age
15 yearsAuto Hide Admin Bar
Better Admin Bar12 years
WP Requires
3.1+Auto Hide Admin Bar
Better Admin Bar3.0.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+Auto Hide Admin Bar
Better Admin Barfalse+
Business Model
FreeAuto Hide Admin Bar
Better Admin BarFree
Latest Version
1.7.1Auto Hide Admin Bar
Better Admin Bar4.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Auto Hide Admin Bar

4.8/5(32 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

Better Admin Bar

4.8/5(19 reviews)
5
89%
4
5%
3
5%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Auto Hide Admin Bar Reviews

by Alex Freixa

Perfect!

This is exactly what I needed, thanks!

by ofihsdfoi

only partially works

the settings to make it not slide in as quick does not work. no matter what, the moment you put your mouse near the top of the page, the admin bar will show itself. other than that very good.

by goashape

Simply beautiful!

Simply beautiful! I don’t know why this option not include WordPress at this time. I mean, this dynamic hiding option, not only show and hide.

Better Admin Bar Reviews

by pagrob

funziona :)

funziona bene da frontend 🙂 This topic was modified 4 years ago by pagrob.

by nealumphred

Easy to understand, configure, and use

I love this plugin! It’s easy to understand, easy to configure, and easy to use. Makes moving around on my blog from page to page so much more convenient. Keep on keepin’ on … This topic

by morvy

Excellent little plugin

I didn’t even know I needed this plugin, it really helps on sites with sticky header.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Auto Hide Admin Bar or Better Admin Bar more popular?
Auto Hide Admin Bar has 4.0K+ active installations while Better Admin Bar has 4.0K+. Better Admin Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Auto Hide Admin Bar or Better Admin Bar?
Auto Hide Admin Bar has a 4.8/5 rating from 32 reviews, while Better Admin Bar has a 4.8/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are Auto Hide Admin Bar and Better Admin Bar free?
Auto Hide Admin Bar is free and Better Admin Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Auto Hide Admin Bar or Better Admin Bar?
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?
Auto Hide Admin Bar was last updated 3 months ago and Better Admin Bar was last updated 4 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.