# WP Custom Admin Bar

> WP Custom Admin Bar has 400+ active installs, a 4.2/5 rating from 5 reviews and 123 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 36/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** WP Custom Admin Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

**A really simple and easy to use plugin to help gain control of the new Admin Bar. This gives you options to change who sees the Admin Bar based on their user role, change or override the default styling or remove the…**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 400+
- **Total downloads:** 51,823
- **Downloads (30 days):** 123 (+19.4% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.2/5 from 5 reviews
- **Health score:** 36/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.3.5
- **Last updated:** Feb 25, 2012
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.3.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Wes Todd (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/jawesomeclay/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-custom-admin-bar/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [admin bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/admin-bar/) | #19 | 174 |
| [Customize Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/customize-admin-bar/) | #1 | 1 |
| [hide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide/) | #44 | 188 |
| [removal](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/removal/) | #1 | 7 |
| [User Controls](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-controls/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| admin bar | >100 | 6,287 |
| Customize Admin Bar | >100 | 1,991 |
| hide | >100 | 9,873 |
| removal | >100 | 2,184 |
| User Controls | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 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) | Sep 24, 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) | Aug 29, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 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 WP Custom Admin Bar free?
Yes. WP Custom Admin Bar is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is WP Custom Admin Bar safe to use in 2026?
WP Custom Admin Bar shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 400+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 15 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP Custom Admin Bar?
WP Custom Admin Bar is active on 400+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 51,823 times since it launched in February 2011. It was downloaded 123 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP Custom Admin Bar work with WordPress 7.1?
WP Custom Admin Bar is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was WP Custom Admin Bar last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.5, was released on February 25, 2012 (15 years ago).

### Who makes WP Custom Admin Bar?
WP Custom Admin Bar is developed and maintained by Wes Todd.

### What are the best alternatives to WP Custom Admin Bar?
The most popular alternatives to WP Custom Admin Bar 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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