Head-to-head · October 2026
DashClean Admin Notice Ma… vs Hide Admin Bar
Hide Admin Bar comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against DashClean Admin Notice Mana….
DashClean Admin Notice Manager
DashClean Admin Notice Manager helps clean up WordPress admin notices and dashboard notifications without…
Hide Admin Bar
Hides the Admin Bar in WordPress 3.1+. New! You can now hide the WordPress admin bar for specific user roles!
| Metric | DashClean Admin Notice Ma… | Hide Admin Bar |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | <10 | 20K+ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 53 | 1.3K |
| Download trend | +15.2% | -6.2% |
| Rating | — | 4.5/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 30 |
| Health score | 42/100 | 60/100 |
| Last updated | 4 months ago | 11 months ago |
| Tested up to | WP 6.9.10 | WP 6.8.11 |
| Support resolved | — | — |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 5.6+ |
| First released | Apr 2026 | Feb 2011 |
Daily downloads, last 90 days
DashClean Admin Notice…Hide Admin Bar
Choose DashClean Admin Notice Ma… if…
You care most about download trend, last updated and tested up to.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
Choose Hide Admin Bar if…
You care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
- Proven at scale on 20K+ active sites
- Loved by users — 4.5/5 from 30 reviews
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.8 (latest is 7.1)
Both compete in: admin bar
FAQ
DashClean Admin Notice Ma… vs Hide Admin Bar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 6, 2026
Which is better, DashClean Admin Notice Mana… or Hide Admin Bar?
Hide Admin Bar comes out ahead, winning 4 of 7 head-to-head checks against DashClean Admin Notice Mana…. Choose DashClean Admin Notice Mana… if you care most about download trend, last updated and tested up to. Choose Hide Admin Bar if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.
Is DashClean Admin Notice Mana… more popular than Hide Admin Bar?
Hide Admin Bar is the more popular of the two with 20K+ active installs, compared with <10 for DashClean Admin Notice Mana….
Can I use DashClean Admin Notice Mana… and Hide Admin Bar together?
Both plugins cover admin bar, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.
Are DashClean Admin Notice Mana… and Hide Admin Bar free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.
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