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Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles vs Better 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
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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, Better Admin Bar has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 19 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 Better Admin Bar has 96K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Better Admin Bar4.8/5
Total Reviews
20Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Better Admin Bar19
Active Installs
20K+Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Better Admin Bar4.0K+
Total Downloads
776K+Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Better Admin Bar96K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Better Admin BarN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoHide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Better Admin Bar4 months ago
First Released
2018Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Better Admin Bar2014
Age
8 yearsHide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Better Admin Bar12 years
WP Requires
5.5+Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Better Admin Bar3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.6+Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Better Admin Barfalse+
Business Model
FreeHide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Better Admin BarFree
Latest Version
7.2.0Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Better Admin Bar4.1.4

Rating Breakdown

Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles

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

Better Admin Bar

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

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

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 Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles or Better Admin Bar more popular?
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles has 20K+ active installations while Better 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 Better Admin Bar?
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles has a 3.9/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Better Admin Bar has a 4.8/5 rating from 19 reviews.
Are Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles and Better Admin Bar free?
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles is free and Better 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 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?
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles was last updated 2 weeks ago and Better Admin Bar was last updated 4 months ago.

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