Disable Dashboard & Hide Admin Bar.
The professional standard for restricting WordPress wp-admin access. Engineered for performance-obsessed agencies and founders.
Weight
< 50KB
DB Queries
Zero
Support
Active
WP Version
6.9+
Targeted Use Cases
Built for High-Stake Environments.
From multi-million dollar membership sites to agency-managed client portfolios.
Client Handovers
Eliminate "friction" after launch. Lock the dashboard so clients can't accidentally break themes, plugins, or core settings.
Membership UX
Redirect subscribers away from backend clutter. Keep users focused on your front-end "My Account" area instead of WP defaults.
Security Hardening
Reduce your attack surface. By disabling /wp-admin for non-admins, you mitigate risk from compromised accounts.
The Problem
WordPress shouldn't be open by default.
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The "Admin Bar" Leak
Subscribers seeing technical toolbars on the front-end.
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Backend Confusion
Confusing, unbranded dashboards for your customers.
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Brute-Force Surface
Every user account is a potential entry point for hackers.
The Solution
A minimalist firewall for your UI.
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Total UI Restriction
Hide the Admin Bar for specific roles instantly.
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Intelligent Redirects
Guide blocked users to your custom front-end portal.
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Role-Based Whitelisting
Allow trusted VAs or Editors access by username.
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Granular Lockout
Completely disable access to /wp-admin for all roles except Administrators. Clean, fast, and hook-based.
Smart Whitelisting
Need a VA to bypass restrictions? Add their specific username to the whitelist without changing global permissions.
Redirect Logic
Blocked users aren't just stopped; they're guided. Redirect them to your homepage, login page, or custom portal.
Session Duration
Control how long users stay logged in (1 to 168 hours). Perfect for public membership security.
Benchmark Report
Why 50KB Matters.
Most dashboard tools are bundled with heavy "all-in-one" plugins that add 2MB+ of bloat and unnecessary database queries on every page load.
Impact
Zero DB Queries
Execution
Native Hooks
Competitor Plugins
Includes scripts, CSS, and API bloat
Admin-Only Dashboard
Pure PHP, zero external assets
Benchmark based on average file size of Top 5 dashboard restriction plugins on WP.org.
Technical FAQ
Pre-Deployment Queries.
How do I redirect non-admin users in WordPress?
The plugin includes a dedicated 'Redirect URL' setting. You can choose to send restricted users to your homepage, a login screen, or any custom dashboard page.
Can I whitelist specific editors from dashboard restrictions?
Yes. Use the 'Whitelisted Usernames' field to allow specific individuals (VAs, Editors, or Developers) to bypass the restriction without making them administrators.
Will this plugin hide the admin bar for all users?
By default, it hides the admin bar for all non-administrator users. You can toggle this setting separately if you want some users to see the bar but not access the backend.
Is this compatible with WooCommerce and Membership plugins?
Absolutely. It's designed to work alongside WooCommerce, MemberPress, and BuddyBoss by ensuring customers and subscribers stay on the front-end 'My Account' area.
Secure your backend today.
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