# Admin Bar Color

> Admin Bar Color has 40+ active installs, a 4.7/5 rating from 7 reviews and 65 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 35/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Admin Bar Color shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

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## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 7,567
- **Downloads (30 days):** 65 (+20.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.7/5 from 7 reviews
- **Health score:** 35/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** Oct 27, 2015
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.3.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Eduardo Zulian (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/eduardozulian/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-bar-color/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-bar/) | #53 | 173 |
| [color scheme](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/color-scheme/) | #7 | 22 |
| [toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/toolbar/) | #39 | 111 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin bar | >100 | 6,488 |
| color scheme | >100 | 1,021 |
| toolbar | >100 | 2,154 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles – Disable the WordPress Toolbar by Role or Capability](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-admin-bar-based-on-user-roles/) | 20K+ | 3.9/5 (20) | Oct 12, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Hide Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-admin-bar/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (30) | Nov 4, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 3 | [Hide Admin Bar from Non-Admins](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-admin-bar-from-non-admins/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (30) | Aug 13, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 4 | [Bricks Navigator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/brickslabs-bricks-navigator/) | 8K+ | 5/5 (19) | Sep 21, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 5 | [Auto Hide Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/auto-hide-admin-bar/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (32) | Aug 15, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Better Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/better-admin-bar/) | 3K+ | 4.8/5 (19) | Nov 17, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 7 | [Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar Customization with User Role based access & Custom menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-bar/) | 3K+ | 4.3/5 (22) | Oct 14, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 8 | [Admin Bar & Dashboard Access Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-bar-dashboard-control/) | 3K+ | 4.7/5 (18) | Dec 4, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 9 | [WP Hide Dashboard](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-dashboard/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (20) | Nov 28, 2017 | 45/100 |
| 10 | [Disable Toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-toolbar/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (17) | Nov 9, 2017 | 39/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Admin Bar Color free?
Yes. Admin Bar Color is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Admin Bar Color safe to use in 2026?
Admin Bar Color shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 4.7/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Admin Bar Color?
Admin Bar Color is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,567 times since it launched in December 2013. It was downloaded 65 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Admin Bar Color work with WordPress 7.1?
Admin Bar Color is officially tested up to WordPress 4.3.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Admin Bar Color last updated?
The latest version, 1.2, was released on October 27, 2015 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Admin Bar Color?
Admin Bar Color is developed and maintained by Eduardo Zulian.

### What are the best alternatives to Admin Bar Color?
The most popular alternatives to Admin Bar Color are Hide Admin Bar Based on Use… (20K+ installs), Hide Admin Bar (20K+ installs) and Hide Admin Bar from Non-Adm… (10K+ installs).


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