Better WP Admin Bar vs Vertical Notification Bar (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Vertical Notification Bar
5(1)
10 active installs
Free
Updated 11 years ago
View Vertical Notification Bar Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Better WP Admin Bar has a higher user rating (5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (60 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Better WP Admin Bar has accumulated 2.6K+ total downloads while Vertical Notification Bar has 1.7K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Better WP Admin Bar | Vertical Notification Bar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 1 |
| Active Installs | 60 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 2.6K+ | ◄ | 1.7K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2022 | 2014 | |
| Age | 4 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.9+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.2 | 1.0 |
Rating
5/5Better WP Admin Bar
Vertical Notification Bar5/5
Total Reviews
2Better WP Admin Bar
◄Vertical Notification Bar1
Active Installs
60Better WP Admin Bar
◄Vertical Notification Bar10
Total Downloads
2.6K+Better WP Admin Bar
◄Vertical Notification Bar1.7K+
Support Resolution
N/ABetter WP Admin Bar
Vertical Notification BarN/A
Last Updated
2 years agoBetter WP Admin Bar
◄Vertical Notification Bar11 years ago
First Released
2022Better WP Admin Bar
Vertical Notification Bar2014
Age
4 yearsBetter WP Admin Bar
Vertical Notification Bar12 years
WP Requires
4.9+Better WP Admin Bar
Vertical Notification Barfalse+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Better WP Admin Bar
Vertical Notification Barfalse+
Business Model
FreeBetter WP Admin Bar
Vertical Notification BarFree
Latest Version
1.2Better WP Admin Bar
Vertical Notification Bar1.0
Rating Breakdown
Better WP Admin Bar
5/5(2 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Vertical Notification Bar
5/5(1 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Better WP Admin Bar or Vertical Notification Bar more popular?
Better WP Admin Bar has 60 active installations while Vertical Notification Bar has 10. Better WP Admin Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Better WP Admin Bar or Vertical Notification Bar?
Better WP Admin Bar has a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Vertical Notification Bar has a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Better WP Admin Bar and Vertical Notification Bar free?
Better WP Admin Bar is free and Vertical Notification Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Better WP Admin Bar or Vertical Notification 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?
Better WP Admin Bar was last updated 2 years ago and Vertical Notification Bar was last updated 11 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.