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Bricks Navigator vs Better Admin Bar (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Bricks Navigator

Bricks Navigator

5(17)

8.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 7 months ago
View Bricks Navigator
VS
Better Admin Bar

Better Admin Bar

4.8(19)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View Better Admin Bar

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Bricks Navigator has a higher user rating (5/5 from 17 reviews) and leads in active installations (8.0K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Bricks Navigator has accumulated 35K+ total downloads while Better Admin Bar has 96K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
5/5Bricks Navigator
◄
Better Admin Bar4.8/5
Total Reviews
17Bricks Navigator
►
Better Admin Bar19
Active Installs
8.0K+Bricks Navigator
◄
Better Admin Bar4.0K+
Total Downloads
35K+Bricks Navigator
►
Better Admin Bar96K+
Support Resolution
N/ABricks Navigator
Better Admin BarN/A
Last Updated
7 months agoBricks Navigator
►
Better Admin Bar4 months ago
First Released
2022Bricks Navigator
Better Admin Bar2014
Age
4 yearsBricks Navigator
Better Admin Bar12 years
WP Requires
6.0+Bricks Navigator
Better Admin Bar3.0.1+
PHP Requires
8.0+Bricks Navigator
Better Admin Barfalse+
Business Model
FreeBricks Navigator
Better Admin BarFree
Latest Version
1.1.2Bricks Navigator
Better Admin Bar4.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Bricks Navigator

5/5(17 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Better Admin Bar

4.8/5(19 reviews)
5
89%
4
5%
3
5%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Bricks Navigator Reviews

by switchgraindev

A must have for any Bricks user

I could never see myself going back to not using this plugin, It just speeds up bricks navigation so seamlessly. 10.1/10

by robmaric

Very helpful! Thank you.

Very helpful plugin.

by Manou Allou

A really great addition to Bricks Builder

Guys, you have nailed it with this plugin. It is a must for all my Bricks Builder installations and I recommend it to everyone. Bravo and thank you very much!

Better Admin Bar Reviews

by pagrob

funziona :)

funziona bene da frontend 🙂 This topic was modified 4 years ago by pagrob.

by nealumphred

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

by morvy

Excellent little plugin

I didn’t even know I needed this plugin, it really helps on sites with sticky header.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bricks Navigator or Better Admin Bar more popular?
Bricks Navigator has 8.0K+ active installations while Better Admin Bar has 4.0K+. Bricks Navigator is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Bricks Navigator or Better Admin Bar?
Bricks Navigator has a 5/5 rating from 17 reviews, while Better Admin Bar has a 4.8/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are Bricks Navigator and Better Admin Bar free?
Bricks Navigator is free and Better Admin Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Bricks Navigator or Better Admin 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?
Bricks Navigator was last updated 7 months ago and Better Admin Bar was last updated 4 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.