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
50K+ active installs
Free
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
| Metric | WPFront Notification Bar | Bottom Admin Toolbar | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 131 | ◄ | 7 |
| Active Installs | 50K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 1.0M+ | ◄ | 16K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 3 months ago |
| First Released | 2013 | 2020 | |
| Age | 13 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.0+ | 4.9+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.0+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.5.1 | 1.5.2 |
Rating Breakdown
WPFront Notification Bar
Bottom Admin Toolbar
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, WPFront Notification Bar averaged approximately 178 daily downloads while Bottom Admin Toolbar averaged 12.
Recent Reviews
WPFront Notification Bar Reviews
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
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
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
Works perfectly. My new default plugin
Works perfectly. Enough said.
works well
works well ok
Brilliant!
Absolutely does what’s written on the tin!
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