=== Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles === Contributors: ankitmaru, siapanchal Tags: admin bar, hide admin bar, toolbar, user roles, admin toolbar Plugin URI: https://pluginstack.dev/plugins/hide-admin-bar-pro Author: PluginStackDev Author URI: https://pluginstack.dev Requires at least: 5.5 Tested up to: 7.0 Requires PHP: 5.6 Stable tag: 7.2.1 License: GPLv2 or later License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html Hide the WordPress Admin Bar for specific user roles, capabilities, devices, pages, or time windows. The ultimate toolbar control plugin for membership sites, WooCommerce stores, and clean frontend experiences. == Description == **Hide Admin Bar Based On User Roles** gives you complete control over who sees the WordPress toolbar. Whether you are running a membership site, a WooCommerce store, or simply want a cleaner frontend for your subscribers, this plugin lets you hide the admin bar with precision — by role, capability, device, page, or time. Stop exposing backend links to users who don't need them. The plugin is lightweight, developer-friendly, and works immediately upon activation — no configuration required to get started. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25WBldgArAk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BAwxGVnKNY > Simple but great plugin. 🙂 > - [wptoolsdev](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/simple-but-great-plugin-12/) > Works flawlessly! 🙂 > - [thebrazeneye](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/works-flawlessly-129/) ### 🚀 Key Features (Free) * **Hide for All Users:** Completely remove the admin bar from the frontend for everyone. * **Hide for Guests:** Ensure non-logged-in visitors never see the toolbar. * **Role-Based Hiding:** Select specific roles (e.g., Subscriber, Customer, Editor) to hide the bar for. * **Capability-Based Hiding:** Hide the bar based on WordPress capabilities (e.g., hide for anyone who cannot `manage_options`). * **Lightweight & Fast:** Zero bloat — no external requests, no database overhead on the frontend. ### 🏆 Premium Features (Pro) Unlock advanced visibility logic with the [Pro version](https://pluginstack.dev/plugins/hide-admin-bar-pro): * **Page-Based Targeting:** Show or hide the admin bar only on specific URLs, post types, or page templates. * **Device Detection:** Hide the toolbar on Mobile or Tablet to save screen space, while keeping it on Desktop. * **Per-User Overrides:** Manually force the admin bar to show or hide for individual user accounts. * **Time-Based Visibility:** Automatically hide the bar during specific hours of the day. * **Smart Redirects:** Redirect users to the homepage or a custom URL when they try to access the backend. * **Inactivity Auto-Hide:** Automatically slide the toolbar away after a configurable period of inactivity. * **Import / Export Settings:** Back up and migrate your configuration across sites in one click. == You can check our other plugins: ==
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== Installation == 1. Upload the plugin files to the `/wp-content/plugins/hide-admin-bar-based-on-user-roles` directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. 2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' screen in WordPress. 3. Use the **Settings->Hide Admin Bar** screen to configure your visibility rules. **OR** Install it via Plugins → Add New → Search: *Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles* == Frequently Asked Questions == = Does this plugin affect Administrators? = By default, no. You have full control. You can choose to hide it for Administrators if you wish, but most users keep it visible for admins and hidden for everyone else. = Can I hide the admin bar for WooCommerce customers only? = Yes. Go to Settings → Hide Admin Bar and check the "Customer" user role. It works with any custom role registered by WooCommerce or other plugins. = Will this plugin slow down my site? = No. The visibility logic runs at the `show_admin_bar` filter level — it is one of the earliest and lightest hooks in WordPress. There is no frontend CSS or JavaScript loaded. = Is this plugin compatible with other themes? = Yes. It follows standard WordPress coding practices and works with all major themes and page builders including Elementor, Divi, Beaver Builder, and Bricks. = Can I hide the admin bar on specific pages only? (Pro) = Yes — with the Pro version you can target specific URLs, post types, or page templates for granular page-level control. = Does it work on multisite? = Yes. The plugin supports WordPress Multisite networks. == Screenshots == 1. Hide admin bar for all users 2. Hide by roles or capabilities == Changelog == = 7.2.1 = * Fixed: Minor compatibility issues with the latest WordPress version. = 7.2.0 = * Improved: Admin settings UI refresh for better usability. * Fixed: Minor compatibility issues with the latest WordPress version. = 7.1.0 = * Improved: Admin settings UI refresh for better usability. * Improved: Code quality and inline documentation. * Fixed: Minor compatibility issues with the latest WordPress version. = 7.0.3 - 31-01-2026 = * Fixed: Minor bugs and stability improvements. = 7.0.1 - 25-11-2025 = * Fixed: Minor bugs and stability improvements. = 6.0.3 - 03-07-2025 = Fixed some bugs and improvements. = 6.0.2 - 03-06-2025 = Fixed some bugs and improvements. = 6.0.0 - 20-04-2025 = * Major release: Pro version launched (optional, upgrade via Freemius) * Added: Auto Hide Admin Bar (Pro) * Added: Page-based, device-based, and time-based visibility modules (Pro) * Added: Per-user override, redirect on hide, import/export * Improved: Settings layout and compatibility with other plugins * Refactored: Modular architecture for clean feature handling = 5.2.0 - 02-04-2025 = * I18N Issues Fixes * Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 5.0.0 - 16-02-2025 = * Admin ui updated. * Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 4.1.0 - 28-12-2024 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 4.0.0 - 09-11-2024 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.9.1 - 30-10-2024 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.9.0 - 25-09-2024 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.8.3 - 13-08-2024 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.8.2 - 01-07-2024 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.8.1 - 24-05-2024 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.8.0 - 15-05-2024 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version & UltimaKit For WP support added. = 3.7.2 - 03-03-2024 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.7.1 - 06-02-2024 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.7.0 - 01-01-2024 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.6.2 - 09-11-2023 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.6.1 - 01-10-2023 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.6.0 - 02-08-2023 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.5.6 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.5.5 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.5.4 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.5.3 = Compatibility tested & Tested with the latest WordPress version. = 3.5.2 = Security Fixes and Improvements. = 3.5.1 = Security Fixes and Improvements. = 3.5.0 = Security Fixes and Improvements. = 3.4.1 = Security Fixes and Improvements. = 3.4.0 = Security Fixes and Improvements and multisite support reverted. = 3.3.0 = Security Fixes and Improvements and multisite support added. = 3.2.0 = Security Fixes and Improvements. = 3.1.0 = Security Fixes and Improvements. = 3.0.0 = Security Fixes and Improvements. = 2.9.0 = Improvements & Fixes = 2.8.0 = Improvements & Fixes = 2.7.0 = Improvements & Fixes = 2.6.0 = Improvements = 2.5.0 = Improvements = 2.4.0 = Improvements = 2.3.0 = Improvements = 2.2.0 = Improvements = 2.1.0 = Improvements = 2.0.0 = Bug Fixes & Improvements = 1.8.0 = Bug Fixes & Improvements = 1.7.0 = Bug Fixes & Improvements = 1.6.1 = Bug Fixes & Improvements = 1.6 = Bug Fixes & Improvements = 1.5 = Bug Fixes & Improvements = 1.4 = Code Improvements, GUI Updated, New Feature Integration. = 1.3 = Code Improvements, GUI Updated. = 1.2 = Fixed some bugs and improvements and new feature added -> Hide admin bar for all guest users. = 1.1 = Fixed some bugs and improvements. = 1.0 = First release == Upgrade Notice == = 7.1.0 = UI improvements and compatibility fixes. Safe to upgrade — no settings changes required.