WPFront Notification Bar vs Bottom Admin Toolbar (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

WPFront Notification Bar

WPFront Notification Bar

4.5(131)

50K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
View WPFront Notification Bar
VS
Bottom Admin Toolbar

Bottom Admin Toolbar

5(7)

1.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 3 months ago
View Bottom Admin Toolbar

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Bottom Admin Toolbar has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) while WPFront Notification Bar leads in active installations (50K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. WPFront Notification Bar has accumulated 1.0M+ total downloads while Bottom Admin Toolbar has 16K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5WPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin Toolbar5/5
Total Reviews
131WPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin Toolbar7
Active Installs
50K+WPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin Toolbar1.0K+
Total Downloads
1.0M+WPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin Toolbar16K+
Support Resolution
0%WPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin ToolbarN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoWPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin Toolbar3 months ago
First Released
2013WPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin Toolbar2020
Age
13 yearsWPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin Toolbar6 years
WP Requires
5.0+WPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin Toolbar4.9+
PHP Requires
7.0+WPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin Toolbar5.6+
Business Model
FreeWPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin ToolbarFree
Latest Version
3.5.1WPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin Toolbar1.5.2

Rating Breakdown

WPFront Notification Bar

4.5/5(131 reviews)
5
82%
4
2%
3
2%
2
4%
1
9%

Bottom Admin Toolbar

5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

WPFront Notification Bar Reviews

by affaangadi

Security Concern — Suspicious files found inside plugin folder

Shortly after installing this plugin, my WordPress site was compromised. During the cleanup process, suspicious hidden files were discovered inside this plugin’s images/ folder, including hidden backd

by andjules70

Old and cumbersome UI

I’m sure this was a great plugin years ago, and it works, but the UI is cumbersome and feels like it’s from 2008

by alemanni

Works well!

Exactly provides what we have been looking for. The free version provides enough features to accomplish most needs. For us, a clear 5 star for a free version plugin. Well done!

Bottom Admin Toolbar Reviews

by Brandon Holcombe

Works perfectly. My new default plugin

Works perfectly. Enough said.

by ofihsdfoi

works well

works well ok

by reelism

Brilliant!

Absolutely does what’s written on the tin!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is WPFront Notification Bar or Bottom Admin Toolbar more popular?
WPFront Notification Bar has 50K+ active installations while Bottom Admin Toolbar has 1.0K+. WPFront Notification Bar is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — WPFront Notification Bar or Bottom Admin Toolbar?
WPFront Notification Bar has a 4.5/5 rating from 131 reviews, while Bottom Admin Toolbar has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are WPFront Notification Bar and Bottom Admin Toolbar free?
WPFront Notification Bar is free and Bottom Admin Toolbar is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — WPFront Notification Bar or Bottom Admin Toolbar?
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?
WPFront Notification Bar was last updated 4 months ago and Bottom Admin Toolbar was last updated 3 months ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.