When you build pages or check mobile layouts, the top black WordPress toolbar gets right in your way. It pushes your header down and covers up mobile menus. KO Admin Bar Hider lets you hide WordPress admin bar elements on the frontend with one click.
You get a clear view of what your visitors actually see on desktop and phone screens. This tool is part of my collection of free WordPress plugins built to give you total control over your site without slowing down your pages.
- Version: 1.0.0
- Requires WP: 6.0+
- PHP: 7.4+
- Frontend Assets: 0 KB
- License: GPLv2
Why I Built KO Admin Bar Hider
Every time you test a sticky header or check mobile padding, the admin bar distorts your layout. Going into your user profile screen just to uncheck a box takes too many clicks.
Other toolbar plugins load heavy scripts and add cluttered menus you don’t need.
I built this micro-plugin to make the fix instant. It adds a single toggle to your main dashboard. You can hide the bar while designing and bring it back whenever you want.
How to Hide the Top Admin Bar on the Frontend
Here is how this tool keeps your frontend views clean:
- One-Click Master Toggle: Turn the frontend toolbar on or off from your central dashboard.
- Removes Margin Shifts: Strips core toolbar CSS so your site header sits in its true position.
- Protects Admin Screens: Keeps the top toolbar active inside your WordPress admin dashboard where you need it.
- Zero Frontend Weight: Runs entirely on clean server PHP with 0 KB of frontend script weight.
- 100% Free & Open Source: Released under the GPLv2 license with full source code on GitHub.
How to Install and Set Up KO Admin Bar Hider
Setting up the toolbar hider takes less than two minutes:
- Download the ZIP: Grab the latest
ko-admin-bar-hider.zipfile using the download button above. - Upload & Activate: Head into Plugins -> Add New Plugin -> Upload Plugin in your dashboard, pick the zip file, and click Activate.
- Switch the Toggle: Open up KO Plugins -> Dashboard from your sidebar and flip the switch to Hide.
Once active, browse your live site. You’ll see your pages exactly as your public visitors see them.
Frequently Asked Questions About KO Admin Bar Hider
Does this hide the toolbar inside the admin dashboard?
No. It only hides the bar on public frontend pages. Your backend dashboard toolbar stays fully active.
Does this change settings for all users or just my account?
It hides the frontend bar for all logged-in users while the master switch stays on.
Will this break my theme header styles?
No. It cleans up the extra margin space WordPress adds to the top of your page so your theme looks right.
Can I use this plugin on client websites?
Yes. KO Admin Bar Hider is licensed under GPLv2, so you can use it freely on personal, business, or client sites.