Better Admin Bar vs which template file (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, which template file has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while Better Admin Bar leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Better Admin Bar has accumulated 96K+ total downloads while which template file has 54K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Better Admin Bar | which template file | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 19 | ◄ | 4 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | 4.0K+ | |
| Total Downloads | 96K+ | ◄ | 54K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | 100% | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.0.1+ | 3.3.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 4.1.4 | 5.2.0 |
Rating Breakdown
Better Admin Bar
which template file
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Better Admin Bar averaged approximately 17 daily downloads while which template file averaged 13.
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.
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Great for theme developers
Makes theme and site development and modifications so much easier and faster. I’ve been using this plugin for years; just noticed I’ve never reviewed it here, and decided to correct that oversight.
Save a bunch of time
This simple plugin save a bunch of time trying to reverse engineer which template a page is using. Quick download and install. Works as described.
Wooooooow
Amazing plugin !
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