Active installs
3K+
0% of tracked installs
Rank
#3695
Peak #3693
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All-time downloads
98.7K
Days tracked
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Better Admin Bar currently ranks #3695 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3693, first reached on Aug 7, 2026.
- The latest release, v4.1.4, shipped on Nov 17, 2025 (264 days ago) — release #36 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
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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 | 2026-08-06 |
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
Is Better Admin Bar a free plugin?
Yes — Better Admin Bar is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use Better Admin Bar?
WordPress.org reports 3K+ active installs.
How popular is Better Admin Bar?
As of August 8, 2026, Better Admin Bar ranks #3695 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.
