Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Better Admin Bar currently ranks #3733 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3693, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 3K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 21 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 1% versus the month before (20/day).
- The latest release, v4.1.4, shipped on Nov 17, 2025 (334 days ago) — release #36 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #3733 |
| 2026-09-30 | #3721 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3713 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3696 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 3,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 3,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 3,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 18 |
| 2026-09-30 | 25 |
| 2026-08-31 | 15 |
| 2026-07-31 | 14 |
| 2026-06-30 | 11 |
| 2026-05-31 | 12 |
| 2026-04-30 | 15 |
| 2026-03-31 | 25 |
| 2026-02-28 | 13 |
| 2026-01-31 | 9 |
| 2025-12-31 | 16 |
| 2025-11-30 | 21 |
| 2025-10-31 | 19 |
| 2025-09-30 | 12 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | David Vongries |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.1.4 |
| Versions released | 36 |
| Last updated | 2025-11-17 |
| Added to directory | 2014-06-16 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.0.1+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
The WordPress Admin Bar reimagined. Replace the default WordPress admin bar and provide logged-in users the user experience they deserve.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Better Admin Bar?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Better Admin Bar?
As of October 17, 2026, Better Admin Bar ranks #3733 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3693.
When was Better Admin Bar last updated?
Better Admin Bar was last updated on November 17, 2025 (version 4.1.4). It has shipped 36 releases in total.
Who makes Better Admin Bar?
Better Admin Bar is developed by David Vongries. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in June 2014.
