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v 1.2.0
Last updated: 05/03/2026
Hide Admin Bar
Hide the WordPress admin bar on the frontend for selected user roles.
Overview
Hide Admin Bar hides the black bar at the top of your site (the admin bar) for selected user roles when they view the frontend. By default, Subscribers don’t see it. You can choose any combination of roles: hide it for everyone except admins, or only for specific roles like Subscriber or Contributor. The admin bar still appears in the WordPress admin—only the frontend view is affected. Gives visitors and lower-level users a cleaner, more focused experience.
Who is this for?
Site owners who want a cleaner frontend for certain users, or those who prefer that subscribers and contributors don't see the admin bar when browsing the site.
Features
Role-Based Hiding
Choose which roles should not see the admin bar on the frontend. Select one or more roles (e.g., Subscriber, Contributor, Author).
Frontend Only
The admin bar appears normally in the WordPress admin. It's hidden only when viewing the public-facing site.
Default: Subscribers
Out of the box, Subscribers don't see the admin bar. You can change this.
Admin Bar Always Visible in Admin
When logged-in users are in wp-admin, the admin bar stays visible. No impact on admin workflow.
How It Works
1
Enable the Module
Go to WP PowerSuite, find "Hide Admin Bar," and click the Enable button.
2
Configure Settings
Open the module settings. Select the roles for which the admin bar should be hidden on the frontend (e.g., Subscriber, Contributor).
3
Save
Settings save automatically. Users with selected roles will no longer see the admin bar when viewing public pages
Performance Note
Lightweight. Uses the show_admin_bar filter. One check per page load for logged-in users. No extra database queries.
Installation & Activation
1
Install WP PowerSuite
Make sure the WP PowerSuite plugin is installed and activated on your site.
2
Enable the Module
Go to the WP PowerSuite menu, find "Hide Admin Bar" in the module list. Click the Enable button.
3
Configure Settings
Open the module settings and select which roles should not see the admin bar on the frontend. Save.
Requirements
PHP 8.1 or higher
WordPress 6.0 or higher
Permission to manage options (Administrator)
Use Cases
- Subscriber Clean ViewHide the bar for subscribers so they see a clean site
- Role-Based ViewCleaner frontend for contributors and authors
- Member RestrictionMembership sites where members shouldn't see admin links
- Admin Only BarClient sites where only admins need the bar
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this hide the admin bar in the admin area too?
No. It only hides it on the frontend (public pages). In wp-admin, the admin bar stays visible for all users.
Can I hide it for everyone except administrators?
Yes. Select all roles except Administrator. The admin bar will be hidden for everyone except admins when viewing the frontend.
What if a user has multiple roles?
If any of their roles is in the “hide” list, the admin bar is hidden for them.
Troubleshooting
- Admin bar still shows for a roleVerify the role is selected in the module settings and you saved. Clear browser cache. Log out and log back in to refresh the user's session.
- I want to hide it for administrators tooSelect Administrator in the settings. Note: admins will lose quick access to the admin bar on the frontend. Consider whether that's acceptable for your workflow.