WP MiniBar
v1.0.5by CiaranG · updated 11 years ago
Hide/show the WordPress toolbar in the front-end.
- Rank
- #12,325
- Down12 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 233
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.8K
- 4,784 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP MiniBar at a glance
WP MiniBar is a WordPress plugin by CiaranG with 200+ active installs, the #12,325 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.0.5 came out on Jun 2, 2015, more than 11 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.2.39. Among the 188 plugins tagged “admin bar”, it ranks #24. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats125 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP MiniBar |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 233 · -5.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 234 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 235 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 233 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 234 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 232 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 234 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 235 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 236 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 237 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 247 |
Rank over time
#12,325 · down 163 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #12,325 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #12,313 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #12,326 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #12,305 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #12,277 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #12,319 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #12,302 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #12,284 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #12,332 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #12,269 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #12,258 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #12,215 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #12,212 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #12,162 |
Growth %
Average -0.45% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.86% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.86% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.42% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -4.05% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.5
- Requires WordPress
- 3.4
- Tested up to
- 4.2.39
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Sep 21, 2012
- Last updated
- Jun 2, 2015
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP MiniBar
How many websites use WP MiniBar?
WP MiniBar is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #12,325 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP MiniBar been downloaded?
4,784 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was WP MiniBar last updated?
Version 1.0.5 came out on Jun 2, 2015 (11 years ago).
Is WP MiniBar compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP MiniBar’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is WP MiniBar still maintained?
Its last release was 11 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP MiniBar have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to WP MiniBar?
The plugins most like WP MiniBar, by the tags they share, are Auto Hide Admin Bar (3K+), Remove/Hide Admin Toolbar (500+) and Hide Admin Bar (20K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 233 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.8K |
| Author | CiaranG |
| First released | Sep 21, 2012 |
| Version | 1.0.5 |
| Requires WP | 3.4 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 2, 2015 |
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