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Hide Admin Bar 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

Hide Admin Bar

4.5(30)

20K+ active installs

Free

Updated 5 months ago
View Hide Admin Bar
VS
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 leads in active installations (20K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide Admin Bar has accumulated 809K+ total downloads while Role Based Redirect has 24K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5Hide Admin Bar
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Role Based Redirect4.8/5
Total Reviews
30Hide Admin Bar
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Role Based Redirect17
Active Installs
20K+Hide Admin Bar
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Role Based Redirect2.0K+
Total Downloads
809K+Hide Admin Bar
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Role Based Redirect24K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide Admin Bar
Role Based RedirectN/A
Last Updated
5 months agoHide Admin Bar
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Role Based Redirect8 months ago
First Released
2011Hide Admin Bar
Role Based Redirect2018
Age
15 yearsHide Admin Bar
Role Based Redirect8 years
WP Requires
3.1+Hide Admin Bar
Role Based Redirect4.0+
PHP Requires
5.6+Hide Admin Bar
Role Based Redirect5.6+
Business Model
FreeHide Admin Bar
Role Based RedirectFree
Latest Version
1.0.2Hide Admin Bar
Role Based Redirect1.6

Rating Breakdown

Hide Admin Bar

4.5/5(30 reviews)
5
87%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
13%

Role Based Redirect

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

Recent Reviews

Hide Admin Bar Reviews

by Wilm39

Très bonne extension

Excellent travail pour cette extension légère et fort pratique.

by oberstlynild

Lovely plugin

Pff, someone left a 1 star review just because you easily can fix it with CSS. Cmon. The plugin does what it says without hassle. Clean 5 star from me. I would like to add a feedback here too: I

by yesnotes

Good to go with BuddyPress

My problem was me – after installing BuddyPress – that I had two login options – the wp-one and the BBpress one. In order not to confuse my new visitors – with that plugin I was able to disable th

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 or Role Based Redirect more popular?
Hide Admin Bar has 20K+ active installations while Role Based Redirect has 2.0K+. Hide Admin Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide Admin Bar or Role Based Redirect?
Hide Admin Bar has a 4.5/5 rating from 30 reviews, while Role Based Redirect has a 4.8/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are Hide Admin Bar and Role Based Redirect free?
Hide Admin Bar 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 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 was last updated 5 months ago and Role Based Redirect was last updated 8 months ago.

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