Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles vs Essential User Rights (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
20K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles has a higher user rating (3.9/5 from 20 reviews) and leads in active installations (20K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles has accumulated 776K+ total downloads while Essential User Rights has 477.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles | Essential User Rights | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 20 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 20K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 776K+ | ◄ | 477 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 weeks ago | ◄ | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2025 | |
| Age | 8 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 5.5+ | 5.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.6+ | 7.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 7.2.0 | 1.0.2 |
Rating Breakdown
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Essential User Rights
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles Reviews
BEST OF THE BEST
I LOVE IT
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.
hide admin bar even though I’m admin
hide admin bar even though I’m admin
Essential User Rights Reviews
No reviews yet
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