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Total downloads: 5,620
Active installs: 10
Total reviews: 2
Average rating: 5
Support threads opened: 0
Support threads resolved: 0 (0%)
Available in: 1 language(s)
Contributors: 2
Last updated: 5/29/2025 (216 days ago)
Added to WordPress: 7/9/2014 (11 years old)
Minimum WordPress version: 3.3
Tested up to WordPress version: 6.9
Minimum PHP version: f

Maintenance & Compatibility

Maintenance score

Stale • Last updated 216 days ago • 2 reviews

40/100

Is WP Guest Bar abandoned?

Likely maintained (last update 216 days ago).

Compatibility

Requires WordPress: 3.3
Tested up to: 6.9
Requires PHP: f

Ratings

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Developers

Marco Milesi (Owner)17Marco Milesi1

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Description

WP Guest Bar displays a customizable WordPress admin bar for non-logged-in users.

Inspired by BuddyPress, it provides quick links (e.g., Log In and Register) for guests, improving user engagement and site navigation.

Features

  • Home icon with site name and link (mobile-friendly)
  • Login link with icon (mobile-friendly)
  • Register link (if enabled)
  • Customizable message area for guests
  • WPML compatible and fully translatable
  • Lightweight and performance-optimized

Demo: wpgov.it

Perfect for BBPress forums or any site looking to encourage user registration and interaction.

Installation

  1. Upload the entire folder to /wp-content/plugins/ or install via the WordPress plugin screen.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. Configure settings as needed and enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I customize the guest bar message?

Yes, you can set a custom message for guests in the plugin settings.

Is it compatible with my theme?

WP Guest Bar is designed to work with most themes. For advanced customization, you may use custom CSS.

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Screenshots

  1. Desktop UI with custom message

    Desktop UI with custom message

  2. Responsive mobile UI

    Responsive mobile UI

Changelog

3.0.1 – 2025-05-29

  • [NEW] Added new functions:
    • Add your own logo in the admin bar
    • Add custom links in the admin bar
  • Improved documentation and code structure
  • Updated compatibility for WordPress 6.9

2.3

  • Compatibility check
  • Minor changes

2.2 2024-05-24

  • Compatibility check
  • Minor changes

2.2 20231020

  • Compatibility check
  • Minor bugfix (thanks to R. Mészáros)
  • Minor changes

2.1 20220901

  • Compatibility check
  • Minor changes

2.0 20220213

  • [NEW] Login and registration are now aligned right
  • [NEW] Full mobile support
  • [NEW] Added homepage link with home dashicon
  • [IMPROVED] Major performance improvements
  • [IMPROVED] Complete object-oriented code refactoring
  • WP compatibility check
  • Readme and wordpress.org page improvements

1.2 – 16.07.2015

  • Added option to show a top bar message

1.1.1 – 02.03.2015

  • Minor changes

1.1 – 09.07.2014

  • Removed WordPress logo for non-logged users

1.0 – 09.07.2014

  • First release
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