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Hide Admin Bar From Front End 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 From Front End

Hide Admin Bar From Front End

4.2(5)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 years 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 From Front End leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide Admin Bar From Front End has accumulated 29K+ total downloads while Role Based Redirect has 24K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Hide Admin Bar From Front End
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Role Based Redirect4.8/5
Total Reviews
5Hide Admin Bar From Front End
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Role Based Redirect17
Active Installs
2.0K+Hide Admin Bar From Front End
Role Based Redirect2.0K+
Total Downloads
29K+Hide Admin Bar From Front End
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Role Based Redirect24K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide Admin Bar From Front End
Role Based RedirectN/A
Last Updated
3 years agoHide Admin Bar From Front End
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Role Based Redirect8 months ago
First Released
2016Hide Admin Bar From Front End
Role Based Redirect2018
Age
10 yearsHide Admin Bar From Front End
Role Based Redirect8 years
WP Requires
3.5.0+Hide Admin Bar From Front End
Role Based Redirect4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Hide Admin Bar From Front End
Role Based Redirect5.6+
Business Model
FreeHide Admin Bar From Front End
Role Based RedirectFree
Latest Version
1.0.0Hide Admin Bar From Front End
Role Based Redirect1.6

Rating Breakdown

Hide Admin Bar From Front End

4.2/5(5 reviews)
5
80%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
20%

Role Based Redirect

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

Recent Reviews

Hide Admin Bar From Front End Reviews

by tavod

Thanks !

Works perfectly. Thanks.

by DannyCarlton

Doesn’t work

Installed, set to hide. Activated. Still shows admin bar on front end.

by deanbatha

Simple Plugin

Works as advertised.

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 From Front End or Role Based Redirect more popular?
Hide Admin Bar From Front End has 2.0K+ active installations while Role Based Redirect has 2.0K+. Role Based Redirect is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide Admin Bar From Front End or Role Based Redirect?
Hide Admin Bar From Front End has a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews, while Role Based Redirect has a 4.8/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Hide Admin Bar From Front End and Role Based Redirect free?
Hide Admin Bar From Front End 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 From Front End 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 From Front End was last updated 3 years ago and Role Based Redirect was last updated 8 months ago.

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