Live from WordPress.org · Oct 20, 2026
Best Custom Admin Bar Plugins for WordPress
2 plugins are tagged “custom admin bar” on WordPress.org. We rank them by active installs and score every one on update freshness, compatibility, ratings and support — so you can pick a safe one in seconds. The most popular right now is Admin Bar Editor with 3K+ active installs.
| Rank | Plugin | Active installs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Admin Bar Editor
Take full control of your WordPress admin bar: hide items, reorder menus, and design a…
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3K+ |
| 2 |
WP Extend Toolbar
WP Extend Toolbar is display the following page information to the admin bar.
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100+ |
Top Custom Admin Bar plugins, head to head
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Plugins are ordered the way WordPress.org ranks them for this category. Next to each one you’ll see its health score, so a popular-but-neglected option never sneaks into your stack.
- 25 Update freshness
- 20 Works with the latest WordPress
- 25 Rating, weighted by review count
- 15 Support threads resolved
- 15 Active installs
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What is the most popular custom admin bar plugin for WordPress?
Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar Customization with User Role based access & Custom menus is the most popular custom admin bar plugin with 3K+ active installs and a 4.4/5 rating on WordPress.org.
How many custom admin bar plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 2 plugins tagged “custom admin bar” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which custom admin bar plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, Admin Bar Editor – Toolbar Customization with User Role based access & Custom menus has the highest rating at 4.4/5 from 24 reviews.
Are these custom admin bar plugins actively maintained?
1 of the top 2 custom admin bar plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.
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