Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
20,000+ active installs · Rated 3.9/5 · Updated October 12, 2026
A plugin for choosing which user roles see the WordPress admin toolbar on the front end of a site. It can also keep selected roles out of the dashboard, redirect each role after login, and tidy menus, notices and widgets per role. It suits membership sites, online shops and course platforms with many logged-in visitors. The plugin is completely free, with no paid version.
Pros
- Hides the toolbar by role, capability or guest status from one page
- Blocks wp-admin for selected roles and redirects each role after login
- No paid tier or locked features in the free code
Cons
- Bundles the Freemius SDK, which asks for opt-in usage sharing
- Many modules and options to review before rolling out
- Role rules need checking on each site before rollout
Topics: Admin Dashboard plugins , User Role plugins
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