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Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles vs Auto Hide Admin Bar (2026)

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

Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles

Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles

3.9(20)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 weeks ago
View Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
VS
Auto Hide Admin Bar

Auto Hide Admin Bar

4.8(32)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Auto Hide Admin Bar

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Auto Hide Admin Bar has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 32 reviews) while Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles leads in active installations (20K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles has accumulated 776K+ total downloads while Auto Hide Admin Bar has 131K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Auto Hide Admin Bar4.8/5
Total Reviews
20Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Auto Hide Admin Bar32
Active Installs
20K+Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
◄
Auto Hide Admin Bar4.0K+
Total Downloads
776K+Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Auto Hide Admin Bar131K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Auto Hide Admin BarN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoHide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
◄
Auto Hide Admin Bar3 months ago
First Released
2018Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Auto Hide Admin Bar2011
Age
8 yearsHide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Auto Hide Admin Bar15 years
WP Requires
5.5+Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Auto Hide Admin Bar3.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Auto Hide Admin Bar7.4+
Business Model
FreeHide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Auto Hide Admin BarFree
Latest Version
7.2.0Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Auto Hide Admin Bar1.7.1

Rating Breakdown

Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles

3.9/5(20 reviews)
5
70%
4
0%
3
0%
2
5%
1
25%

Auto Hide Admin Bar

4.8/5(32 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
3%
2
0%
1
3%

Recent Reviews

Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles Reviews

by davidraudales

BEST OF THE BEST

I LOVE IT

by Norman Cates

Hides the admin bar even when I’m an administrator

Hides the admin bar for Administrator role, even though I’ve told it to allow Administrators to see the bar.

by syyymonsyy

hide admin bar even though I’m admin

hide admin bar even though I’m admin

Auto Hide Admin Bar Reviews

by Alex Freixa

Perfect!

This is exactly what I needed, thanks!

by ofihsdfoi

only partially works

the settings to make it not slide in as quick does not work. no matter what, the moment you put your mouse near the top of the page, the admin bar will show itself. other than that very good.

by goashape

Simply beautiful!

Simply beautiful! I don’t know why this option not include WordPress at this time. I mean, this dynamic hiding option, not only show and hide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles or Auto Hide Admin Bar more popular?
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles has 20K+ active installations while Auto Hide Admin Bar has 4.0K+. Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles or Auto Hide Admin Bar?
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles has a 3.9/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Auto Hide Admin Bar has a 4.8/5 rating from 32 reviews.
Are Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles and Auto Hide Admin Bar free?
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles is free and Auto Hide Admin Bar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles or Auto Hide 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?
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles was last updated 2 weeks ago and Auto Hide Admin Bar was last updated 3 months ago.

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