# WP Admin Bar Effect

> WP Admin Bar Effect has 10+ active installs and 49 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 23/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Admin Bar Effect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

**Hide or show the admin bar with a slide effect. Add a link to site inside sidebar (optional). In addition you can control the speed, sensitivity to active the effect.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 4,182
- **Downloads (30 days):** 49 (+113% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 23/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.0
- **Last updated:** Sep 6, 2017
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.8.33
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.8+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Sergio (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/kallookoo/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-admin-bar-effect/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin/) | >100 | 1,657 |
| [admin bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-bar/) | #97 | 174 |
| [customize menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customize-menu/) | #2 | 3 |
| [effect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/effect/) | #24 | 36 |
| [menu](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/menu/) | >100 | 528 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin | >100 | 10,000 |
| admin bar | >100 | 6,353 |
| customize menu | >100 | 8,110 |
| effect | >100 | 4,592 |
| menu | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Loginizer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/loginizer/) | 1M+ | 4.8/5 (1,033) | Oct 9, 2026 | 88/100 |
| 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 | 65/100 |
| 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 | 85/100 |
| 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 (71) | 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 WP Admin Bar Effect free?
Yes. WP Admin Bar Effect is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Admin Bar Effect safe to use in 2026?
WP Admin Bar Effect shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites and was last updated 9 years ago, and scores 23/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Admin Bar Effect?
WP Admin Bar Effect is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 4,182 times since it launched in December 2011. It was downloaded 49 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Admin Bar Effect work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Admin Bar Effect is officially tested up to WordPress 4.8.33, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Admin Bar Effect last updated?
The latest version, 3.0, was released on September 6, 2017 (9 years ago).

### Who makes WP Admin Bar Effect?
WP Admin Bar Effect is developed and maintained by Sergio.

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


---
Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-admin-bar-effect/ · Generated 2026-10-10 10:20 UTC by PageForge