# Front-end Toolbar

> Front-end Toolbar has 30+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 78 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Front-end Toolbar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**This plugin adds the WordPress menu from the admin sidebar under the {site-name} menu on the front-end WordPress toolbar.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 30+
- **Total downloads:** 3,629
- **Downloads (30 days):** 78 (-1.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** Dec 9, 2021
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 5.8.17
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kostas Vrouvas (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kosvrouvas/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/admin-bar-plus/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,651 |
| [admin bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-bar/) | #60 | 174 |
| [bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/bar/) | #27 | 81 |
| [front end](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/front-end/) | #8 | 29 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 524 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| admin bar | >100 | 6,130 |
| bar | >100 | 7,792 |
| front end | >100 | 6,528 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.1: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Sep 28, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [Redux Framework](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/redux-framework/) | 900K+ | 4.4/5 (273) | Sep 21, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Admin Menu Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-menu-editor/) | 300K+ | 4.6/5 (312) | Aug 19, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [White Label CMS](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/white-label-cms/) | 200K+ | 4.7/5 (114) | Jul 9, 2026 | 71/100 |
| 5 | [Advanced Custom Fields: Extended](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/acf-extended/) | 100K+ | 4.8/5 (132) | Aug 27, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 6 | [Nested Pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-nested-pages/) | 90K+ | 4.7/5 (126) | Sep 25, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 7 | [Disable REST API](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/disable-json-api/) | 80K+ | 4.8/5 (38) | Sep 14, 2023 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [All In One Favicon](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-favicon/) | 60K+ | 4.5/5 (82) | Aug 8, 2023 | 46/100 |
| 9 | [Conditional Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/conditional-menus/) | 60K+ | 4.4/5 (72) | Aug 12, 2026 | 76/100 |
| 10 | [Add From Server](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/add-from-server/) | 60K+ | 4.6/5 (239) | Dec 11, 2020 | 46/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Front-end Toolbar free?
Yes. Front-end Toolbar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Front-end Toolbar safe to use in 2026?
Front-end Toolbar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 30+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 5 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Front-end Toolbar?
Front-end Toolbar is active on 30+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,629 times since it launched in June 2015. It was downloaded 78 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Front-end Toolbar work with WordPress 7.1?
Front-end Toolbar is officially tested up to WordPress 5.8.17, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Front-end Toolbar last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on December 9, 2021 (5 years ago).

### Who makes Front-end Toolbar?
Front-end Toolbar is developed and maintained by Kostas Vrouvas.

### What are the best alternatives to Front-end Toolbar?
The most popular alternatives to Front-end Toolbar are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/admin-bar-plus/ · Generated 2026-09-29 14:36 UTC by PageForge