Overview
Configure separate admin bar visibility rules for the frontend (public site) and backend (WordPress dashboard) on a per-role basis. This feature is part of the Conditional Visibility category in Hide Admin Bar Pro.
Feature Details
| Category | Conditional Visibility |
| Type | Admin Bar Control |
| Plan | Pro |
| Configurable Settings | Yes |
Prerequisites
- Hide Admin Bar Pro plugin must be installed and activated.
- Pro license required for this feature.
How to Configure
- Go to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Navigate to Settings > Hide Admin Bar Settings.
- Click the Conditional Visibility tab (Pro features appear as separate tabs).
- Configure the settings as needed and click Save.
- Changes take effect immediately — no page refresh needed for visitors.
How It Works
This feature allows you to set different admin bar visibility rules for the frontend and backend independently. For example, you can hide the admin bar on the frontend for Editors but keep it visible in the dashboard. It also supports per-user overrides — individual users can override global settings from their profile page with options to follow role settings, always show, or always hide.
Benefits
- Separate frontend and backend visibility rules.
- Per-role configuration for each context.
- Per-user overrides from the user profile page.
- Hide on frontend while keeping backend bar visible.
- Three-option override: follow role, always show, always hide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I enable Frontend & Backend Toggle?
Go to Settings > Hide Admin Bar Settings in your WordPress admin and navigate to the appropriate Pro tab.
Can I use this with other visibility conditions?
Yes, all visibility conditions work together. The plugin evaluates conditions in order: global settings, role-based, capability-based, and then Pro conditions (time, URL, device, per-user). If any condition triggers hiding, the admin bar is hidden.
What happens if I accidentally hide the admin bar for administrators?
The plugin provides a secure reset URL on the settings page. You can also access the reset URL directly to restore all settings to their defaults without needing the admin bar.