Front-end Toolbar
This plugin adds the WordPress menu from the admin sidebar under the {site-name} menu on the front-end WordPress toolbar.
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- Small user base (30+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 4 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 5.8 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Front-end Toolbar stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| admin bar | >100 |
| bar | >100 |
| front end | >100 |
| menu | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Front-end Toolbar
From the official readme · v1.1Description
This plugin adds the WordPress menu from the admin sidebar under the {site-name} menu on the front-end WordPress toolbar.
Feedback is much appreciated.
Changelog
1.1
- Minor code changes
- Test WordPress version
1.0.1
- Third party plugin support
1.0
- Initial release
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FAQ
Front-end Toolbar: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
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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