Better Admin Bar vs Hide WP 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, Hide WP Toolbar has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 13 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 Hide WP Toolbar has 54K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Better Admin Bar | Hide WP Toolbar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 4.9/5 |
| Total Reviews | 19 | ◄ | 13 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 96K+ | ◄ | 54K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 11 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2012 | |
| Age | 12 years | 14 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.1.4 | 2.7 |
Rating Breakdown
Better Admin Bar
Hide WP Toolbar
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Better Admin Bar averaged approximately 17 daily downloads while Hide WP Toolbar averaged 9.
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.
Hide WP Toolbar Reviews
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
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.
Thank you
Thank you – excellent and useful!
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