Disable Admin Bar Without Plugin for all users to keep your WordPress frontend clean and distraction-free. Here’s how to do it with a simple tweak.
Step 1: Add the Admin Bar Disable Code
Add this to your child theme’s functions.php:
// Disable admin bar for all users
add_filter(‘show_admin_bar’, ‘__return_false’);
How It Works
This filter disables the WordPress admin bar on the frontend for all logged-in users, including admins.
Why Disable Admin Bar Without Plugin?
The admin bar can clutter your theme or break custom layouts. Removing it creates a cleaner frontend experience for all users.
Common Mistake
This disables the admin bar for everyone, so make sure you still know how to access the dashboard via /wp-admin.
Pro Tip
Add this tweak to your child theme’s functions.php so it stays active after updates.
Related Snippet
If you liked this, check out my guide on disabling Dashboard Widgets without a plugin in WordPress.