Better Admin Bar
by David Vongries · WordPress.org page · Website
Better Admin Bar has 3,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 99,267 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on November 17, 2025, tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Better Admin Bar at a glance
Is Better Admin Bar well maintained?
Better Admin Bar reviews and ratings
19 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Better Admin Bar alternatives
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Details
The WordPress Admin Bar reimagined. Replace the default WordPress admin bar and provide logged-in users the user experience they deserve.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- admin bar
- adminbar
- margin
- quick edit
- Replace Admin Bar
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- Version
- 4.1.4
- Last updated
- Nov 17, 2025
- First published
- Jun 16, 2014
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0.1
- Tested up to
- 6.8.8
- Requires PHP
- –
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Better Admin Bar FAQ
How many active installs does Better Admin Bar have?
WordPress.org reports 3,000+ active installs for Better Admin Bar as of September 7, 2026.
Is Better Admin Bar still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on November 17, 2025 and it is tested up to WordPress 6.8.8.
Is Better Admin Bar free?
Better Admin Bar is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.