# Discreet Toolbar

> Discreet Toolbar has 50+ active installs and 61 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 25/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Discreet Toolbar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

**Hide Admin Bar till cursor is near it. Front-end only.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 50+
- **Total downloads:** 2,766
- **Downloads (30 days):** 61 (+24.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 25/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.4
- **Last updated:** Sep 18, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.6.30
- **Requires:** WordPress 2.3+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Kailey (trepmal) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/trepmal/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/discreet-toolbar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-bar/) | #47 | 173 |
| [toolbar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/toolbar/) | #34 | 111 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin bar | >100 | 6,479 |
| toolbar | >100 | 2,152 |

## Version adoption

- 0.4: 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 | 84/100 |
| 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 Discreet Toolbar free?
Yes. Discreet Toolbar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Discreet Toolbar safe to use in 2026?
Discreet Toolbar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 50+ sites and was last updated 10 years ago, and scores 25/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Discreet Toolbar?
Discreet Toolbar is active on 50+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,766 times since it launched in March 2012. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Discreet Toolbar work with WordPress 7.1?
Discreet Toolbar is officially tested up to WordPress 4.6.30, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Discreet Toolbar last updated?
The latest version, 0.4, was released on September 18, 2016 (10 years ago).

### Who makes Discreet Toolbar?
Discreet Toolbar is developed and maintained by Kailey (trepmal).

### What are the best alternatives to Discreet Toolbar?
The most popular alternatives to Discreet Toolbar 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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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/discreet-toolbar/ · Generated 2026-10-14 10:08 UTC by PageForge