Better Admin Bar vs Disable Toolbar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Disable Toolbar has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 17 reviews) while Better Admin Bar leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Better Admin Bar has accumulated 96K+ total downloads while Disable Toolbar has 27K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Better Admin Bar | Disable Toolbar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 19 | ◄ | 17 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 96K+ | ◄ | 27K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 8 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2014 | |
| Age | 12 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.1.4 | 1.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Better Admin Bar
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Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Better Admin Bar averaged approximately 17 daily downloads while Disable Toolbar averaged 4.
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.
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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