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Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles vs Role Based Redirect (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
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Role Based Redirect

Role Based Redirect

4.8(17)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
View Role Based Redirect

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Role Based Redirect has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 17 reviews) while Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles leads in active installations (20K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles has accumulated 776K+ total downloads while Role Based Redirect has 24K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
3.9/5Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Role Based Redirect4.8/5
Total Reviews
20Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Role Based Redirect17
Active Installs
20K+Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Role Based Redirect2.0K+
Total Downloads
776K+Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Role Based Redirect24K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Role Based RedirectN/A
Last Updated
2 weeks agoHide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
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Role Based Redirect8 months ago
First Released
2018Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Role Based Redirect2018
Age
8 yearsHide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Role Based Redirect8 years
WP Requires
5.5+Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Role Based Redirect4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Role Based Redirect5.6+
Business Model
FreeHide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Role Based RedirectFree
Latest Version
7.2.0Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Role Based Redirect1.6

Rating Breakdown

Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles

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

Role Based Redirect

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

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles or Role Based Redirect more popular?
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles has 20K+ active installations while Role Based Redirect has 2.0K+. 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 Role Based Redirect?
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles has a 3.9/5 rating from 20 reviews, while Role Based Redirect has a 4.8/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles and Role Based Redirect free?
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles is free and Role Based Redirect 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 Role Based Redirect?
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 Role Based Redirect was last updated 8 months ago.

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