Better Admin Bar vs Admin Bar Editor – 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, Better Admin Bar has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 19 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 3.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Better Admin Bar has accumulated 96K+ total downloads while Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar… has 72K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Better Admin Bar | Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar… | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ◄ | 4.3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 19 | ► | 20 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 3.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 96K+ | ◄ | 72K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 1 month ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2011 | |
| Age | 12 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 7.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.1.4 | 1.1.5 |
Rating Breakdown
Better Admin Bar
Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar…
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Better Admin Bar averaged approximately 17 daily downloads while Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar… averaged 37.
Recent Reviews
Better Admin Bar Reviews
funziona :)
funziona bene da frontend 🙂 This topic was modified 4 years ago by pagrob.
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
Excellent little plugin
I didn’t even know I needed this plugin, it really helps on sites with sticky header.
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
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