Hide Admin Top Bar vs Top Panel (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Top Panel has a higher user rating (1/5 from 1 reviews) while Hide Admin Top Bar leads in active installations (50 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Hide Admin Top Bar has accumulated 1.5K+ total downloads while Top Panel has 2.0K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Hide Admin Top Bar | Top Panel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | N/A | ► | 1/5 |
| Total Reviews | 0 | ► | 1 |
| Active Installs | 50 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 1.5K+ | ► | 2.0K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ◄ | 12 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2013 | |
| Age | 7 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.1+ | 3.0.1+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.2.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 2.1 |
Rating
N/AHide Admin Top Bar
►Top Panel1/5
Total Reviews
0Hide Admin Top Bar
►Top Panel1
Active Installs
50Hide Admin Top Bar
◄Top Panel10
Total Downloads
1.5K+Hide Admin Top Bar
►Top Panel2.0K+
Support Resolution
N/AHide Admin Top Bar
Top PanelN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoHide Admin Top Bar
◄Top Panel12 years ago
First Released
2019Hide Admin Top Bar
Top Panel2013
Age
7 yearsHide Admin Top Bar
Top Panel13 years
WP Requires
3.1+Hide Admin Top Bar
Top Panel3.0.1+
PHP Requires
5.2.4+Hide Admin Top Bar
Top Panelfalse+
Business Model
FreeHide Admin Top Bar
Top PanelFree
Latest Version
1.0Hide Admin Top Bar
Top Panel2.1
Rating Breakdown
Hide Admin Top Bar
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Top Panel
1/5(1 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hide Admin Top Bar or Top Panel more popular?
Hide Admin Top Bar has 50 active installations while Top Panel has 10. Hide Admin Top Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Hide Admin Top Bar or Top Panel?
Hide Admin Top Bar has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews, while Top Panel has a 1/5 rating from 1 reviews.
Are Hide Admin Top Bar and Top Panel free?
Hide Admin Top Bar is free and Top Panel is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Hide Admin Top Bar or Top Panel?
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 Top Bar was last updated 6 years ago and Top Panel was last updated 12 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.