Sometimes you may want to show or hide the WordPress admin bar only on specific pages, post types, or URL patterns — regardless of the user role.

With Hide Admin Bar Pro, you can define a list of URL patterns where the admin bar should be hidden. This is especially useful for membership sites, checkout pages, or custom landing pages.

Common Use Cases #

• Hide admin bar on landing pages (/welcome/, /pricing/)
• Remove toolbar from WooCommerce pages like /checkout/
• Hide on blog posts but show on dashboard or admin areas
• Combine with role or user-based settings for precision

How to Configure URL or Page-Based Visibility #

1. Open Plugin Settings #

Navigate to:
Settings → Hide Admin Bar

2. Scroll to the “Hide on URLs” Section #

This is a Pro-only setting. If you don’t see it, ensure the Pro version is activated.

3. Add URL Patterns #

Enter one pattern per line. Examples:

bashCopyEdit/checkout
/blog/*
/landing-page/
/courses/*/overview

Supported formats:

• Exact match: /about-us
• Wildcard match: /blog/* matches anything under /blog/
• Post slugs, pages, and archive URLs are supported

4. Save Changes #

Click Save Changes at the bottom. Your rules take effect immediately.

Technical Details #

Admin bar is hidden only if the current page matches any of the defined patterns.

The plugin uses $_SERVER['REQUEST_URI'] to match against each line.

Patterns are converted into safe regular expressions behind the scenes.

Tips #

• Use leading slashes (/example-page)
• Do not include domain names — just the path
• Combine this setting with per-role logic for advanced control

FAQ #

Can I target post types or taxonomies?
Yes — use slugs like /category/news/ or /products/ as needed.

Does it work on WooCommerce pages?
Yes, you can target /shop/, /cart/, /checkout/, or any other page.

Will this work in the admin area (/wp-admin)?
No — this rule applies only to frontend URLs. Use the backend visibility settings for admin-specific rules.