Bros Clean Admin – Hide Dashboard Ads
Clean up your WordPress admin area by hiding most ads, review nags and promo banners while keeping real warnings and errors visible.
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Bros Clean Admin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (20+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.9 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Bros Clean Admin stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin dashboard | >100 |
| clean ads | #42 |
| nag | #48 |
| notices | >100 |
| promotions | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
About Bros Clean Admin – Hide Dashboard Ads
From the official readme · v1.1.1Description
Many plugins flood your wp-admin with:
- “Go Pro / Upgrade” boxes
- Black Friday / Cyber Monday sales
- “Please rate us 5-stars” notices
Bros Clean Admin – Hide Dashboard Ads quietly removes that noise so you can focus on your work.
What it does:
- Hides most dashboard promo widgets and sale banners
- Hides annoying “Rate us / Leave a review” nags
- Hides common plugin promo boxes on settings pages
- Keeps core error/warning notices visible
- Simple options page under Settings → Clean Admin
- Supports translations via
bros-clean-admin-hide-dashboard-adstext domain - Custom promo/review keyword lists for power users
- Settings reset to defaults with one click
- Shows a quick activation notice with direct Settings link
This plugin only runs in wp-admin and does not affect your frontend.
If you enjoy this plugin and want to support development, you can buy me a coffee here:
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Development and source code:
- Author profile: https://github.com/EneaCodes/
- Plugin repository: https://github.com/EneaCodes/Bros-Clean-Admin
Advanced Usage
Custom Keywords
You can add your own keywords to hide specific promotions or review requests. For example:
- To hide “Early Bird” offers: add
early birdto Custom Promo Keywords. - To hide “Beta Tester” requests: add
beta testerto Custom Review Keywords.
Each field accepts a comma-separated list of phrases. Matching is done in a simple “contains text” way, case-insensitive.
Hooks for Developers
You can filter the default keyword lists using these filters:
brosclad_promo_words– filter the default promo words array.brosclad_review_words– filter the default review words array.
Example:
add_filter( 'brosclad_promo_words', function( $words ) { $words[] = 'early bird'; return $words; } );
Installation
- Upload the
bros-clean-admin-hide-dashboard-adsfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install via the Plugins → Add New screen. - Activate Bros Clean Admin – Hide Dashboard Ads through the “Plugins” menu in WordPress.
- Go to Settings → Clean Admin and choose which types of notices to hide.
- (Optional) Add your own keywords in the advanced settings to hide more promo/review texts.
Frequently asked questions
Does this affect my site frontend?
No. Clean Admin only runs in the WordPress admin area (/wp-admin).
Will it hide core error messages?
The plugin tries to keep anything that looks like a real error or warning (for example WordPress core error notices). It mainly targets promotional, upsell, and review messages.
Can this break a plugin?
It only hides UI elements with CSS/JS based on their text content and classes. It does not disable hooks or remove code, so in normal cases it should not break functionality.
Does it support Elementor / similar plugins?
Yes, Clean Admin can hide many Elementor / ElementsKit / other plugin promo boxes and review nags, but it cannot guarantee 100% coverage for every plugin.
Where is the Settings link?
On the Plugins page, there is a direct Settings link under Clean Admin, or go to Settings → Clean Admin.
Changelog
WordPress.org compliance update: Fixed function prefixes, proper CSS enqueuing, and contributor information. All settings will be preserved during update.
1.1.1
- Fixed function prefix to meet WordPress.org requirements (changed from “caa” to “brosclad”).
- Fixed CSS enqueuing to use wp_add_inline_style instead of inline styles.
- Updated JavaScript file name to match new prefix.
- Updated contributor username in readme.txt.
1.1.0
- Added text domain loading for translations.
- Added “Settings” link on Plugins page.
- Added activation notice with direct Settings link.
- Extended promo/review keyword lists and exposed filters.
- New options for custom promo/review keywords.
- Added “Reset to Defaults” button.
- Small performance improvements in JavaScript.
1.0.0
- Initial release – hide dashboard ads, plugin promos and review nags.
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FAQ
Bros Clean Admin: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 8, 2026
Is Bros Clean Admin free?
Yes. Bros Clean Admin is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Bros Clean Admin safe to use in 2026?
Bros Clean Admin shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 20+ sites and was last updated 8 months ago, and scores 39/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Bros Clean Admin?
Bros Clean Admin is active on 20+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 557 times since it launched in January 2026. It was downloaded 73 times in the last 30 days.
Does Bros Clean Admin work with WordPress 7.1?
Bros Clean Admin is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Bros Clean Admin need?
Bros Clean Admin requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Bros Clean Admin last updated?
The latest version, 1.1.1, was released on January 28, 2026 (8 months ago).
Who makes Bros Clean Admin?
Bros Clean Admin is developed and maintained by Enea.
What are the best alternatives to Bros Clean Admin?
The most popular alternatives to Bros Clean Admin are Admin Bar & Dashboard Acces… (3K+ installs), ABD Dashboard Widget Manager (300+ installs) and Smart Admin Assistant (200+ installs).
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