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Role Based Redirect vs Disable Toolbar (2026)

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

Role Based Redirect

Role Based Redirect

4.8(17)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View Role Based Redirect
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Disable Toolbar

Disable Toolbar

4.9(17)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
View Disable Toolbar

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Disable Toolbar has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 17 reviews) while Role Based Redirect leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Role Based Redirect has accumulated 24K+ total downloads while Disable Toolbar has 27K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.8/5Role Based Redirect
►
Disable Toolbar4.9/5
Total Reviews
17Role Based Redirect
Disable Toolbar17
Active Installs
2.0K+Role Based Redirect
◄
Disable Toolbar1.0K+
Total Downloads
24K+Role Based Redirect
►
Disable Toolbar27K+
Support Resolution
N/ARole Based Redirect
Disable ToolbarN/A
Last Updated
8 months agoRole Based Redirect
◄
Disable Toolbar8 years ago
First Released
2018Role Based Redirect
Disable Toolbar2014
Age
8 yearsRole Based Redirect
Disable Toolbar12 years
WP Requires
4.0+Role Based Redirect
Disable Toolbar3.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Role Based Redirect
Disable Toolbarfalse+
Business Model
FreeRole Based Redirect
Disable ToolbarFree
Latest Version
1.6Role Based Redirect
Disable Toolbar1.0

Rating Breakdown

Role Based Redirect

4.8/5(17 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%

Disable Toolbar

4.9/5(17 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
6%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

Role Based Redirect Reviews

by Kirtikumar Solanki

Restricts dashboard access — perfect for multi-role sites.

Highly recommended for anyone running multi-role WordPress sites!

by nayandev

Excellent Performance

This plugin works smoothly and efficiently, delivering quick redirections without any noticeable delays. It handles user role assignments seamlessly, ensuring a consistent and reliable experience for

by meetpatel6701

Thanks it work perfectly

for role base redirection it work nicely

Disable Toolbar Reviews

by rickjohns

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

by gaiusg

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.

by agustin866

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Role Based Redirect or Disable Toolbar more popular?
Role Based Redirect has 2.0K+ active installations while Disable Toolbar has 1.0K+. Role Based Redirect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Role Based Redirect or Disable Toolbar?
Role Based Redirect has a 4.8/5 rating from 17 reviews, while Disable Toolbar has a 4.9/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Role Based Redirect and Disable Toolbar free?
Role Based Redirect is free and Disable Toolbar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Role Based Redirect or Disable Toolbar?
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?
Role Based Redirect was last updated 8 months ago and Disable Toolbar was last updated 8 years ago.

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