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Clean Admin Bar
Strip away the clutter from your WordPress admin bar. Remove the WordPress logo, hide update counters, eliminate the “Howdy” greeting, and create a clean, professional toolbar focused on what you actually use.
Use Cases
- Remove WordPress branding for white-label client sites
- Hide confusing elements like update counters from non-technical users
- Create a focused workspace by removing unused menu items
How It Works
Toggle individual elements on or off. Each disabled item is completely removed from the admin bar—no hiding with CSS, actual removal from the toolbar structure.
Settings
| Element | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Logo/Menu | Top left | Removes WP logo and its dropdown menu |
| Site Name/Home Link | Left side | Removes site name and visit site link |
| Customize Menu | Left side (frontend) | Removes the Customizer link |
| Updates Counter | Right side | Removes update notification badge |
| Comments Counter | Right side | Removes comments notification bubble |
| New Content Menu | Right side | Removes the “+ New” dropdown |
| “Howdy” Greeting | Right corner | Removes “Howdy, Username” text |
| Help Tab | Screen corner | Removes the Help button |
| Screen Options | Screen corner | Removes Screen Options button |
Element Locations
Left Side of Admin Bar
- WordPress Logo - The WordPress “W” icon with dropdown to WordPress.org
- Site Name - Your site’s name linking to the frontend
- Customize - Link to the theme Customizer (appears on frontend)
Right Side of Admin Bar
- Updates - Notification showing available updates
- Comments - Bubble showing pending comment count
- + New - Dropdown to create posts, pages, media
- User Menu - “Howdy, Username” with profile dropdown
Screen Area (Not Admin Bar)
- Help Tab - Top-right corner Help button
- Screen Options - Top-right Screen Options button
Recommended Configurations
For Client Sites
Enable removal of:
- ✅ WordPress Logo (removes branding)
- ✅ Updates Counter (clients shouldn’t manage updates)
- ✅ Help Tab (clients won’t use WordPress.org help)
- ✅ “Howdy” Greeting (unprofessional)
Keep visible:
- ❌ Site Name (useful for frontend access)
- ❌ New Content (clients need to create content)
- ❌ Comments (if comments are enabled)
For Content Editors
Enable removal of:
- ✅ WordPress Logo
- ✅ Updates Counter
- ✅ Customize Menu
- ✅ Help Tab
- ✅ Screen Options
Keep visible:
- ❌ Site Name
- ❌ New Content
- ❌ Comments
For Developers
Keep most items visible, consider removing:
- ✅ “Howdy” Greeting (optional)
- ✅ Help Tab (if you don’t use it)
Verification
After configuring your settings:
- Check the admin bar at the top of any admin page
- Verify removed items are no longer visible
- Visit the frontend while logged in to check there too
- Confirm remaining items still function correctly
FAQ
Will removing Updates hide all update notifications?
Removing the Updates counter hides the admin bar badge only. You can still access updates via Dashboard → Updates. The red notification dot on the menu is separate.Can I remove items for specific users only?
This module removes items for all users. For role-based customization, you’d need additional role-checking code or a different solution.Does this affect the mobile admin bar?
Yes, changes apply to both desktop and mobile admin bar views.Why isn’t the WordPress logo removed?
Make sure you saved the settings after enabling that option. If it still appears, try clearing any caching plugins.Can I add custom items to the admin bar?
This module only removes items. To add custom items, you’d need custom code using theadmin_bar_menu hook.Use “Enable All” to quickly remove all items, then selectively disable the ones you want to keep. It’s faster than enabling items one by one.
Complete White-Label Setup
For fully branded admin experience, combine this module with:
- Clean Admin Bar - Remove WordPress branding from toolbar
- Admin Logo - Replace WP logo with your own
- Login Page Customizer - Brand the login screen
- Custom Admin Footer - Replace footer text
- Hide Admin Notices - Remove update nags
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