User Switching

By John Blackbourn

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Instant switching between user accounts in WordPress.

4.9

Rating summary

230

Reviews

200K

Active installations

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Overview

Compatibility

Customer support & learning resources

Changelog

Main benefits

Instantly switch user accounts

Compatible with Multisite

Supports two-factor authentication

Enterprise-grade platform approved

Full HTTPS support

About this plugin

Author: John Blackbourn

Categories: Utilities

Version: 1.7.3

Last updated: 21-02-2024

WordPress version: 5.6

Tested up to: 6.4.5

PHP version required: 7.4

Languages: English (Australia), English (Canada) [+48]

Tags:

Fast user switching Multisite Users User switching Woocommerce

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Overview

The User Switching plugin for WordPress provides administrators with the ability to seamlessly switch between user accounts with just a click, enhancing management efficiency on WooCommerce sites, membership sites, and testing environments. Administrators can instantly log into different user accounts directly from the Users screen, and easily revert back to their original accounts. This plugin supports Multisite, WooCommerce, BuddyPress, bbPress, and most membership and user management plugins, making it versatile for diverse use cases. It prioritizes security by restricting its functionalities to users with editing permissions, utilizing WordPress' nonce security system, and supporting HTTPS. Additionally, it aligns with enterprise-grade WordPress platforms and ensures compliance with privacy regulations by using browser cookies that maintain user privacy. Its accessible design adheres to WCAG 2.0 at level AA, ensuring that it is user-friendly for everyone.

Instant User Switching

Switch to any user account from the Users screen with a single click.
Switch back to your original account instantly.
Log out but retain the ability to switch back in again.

Compatibility

Works with Multisite, WooCommerce, BuddyPress, and bbPress.
Compatible with most membership and user management plugins.
Supports most two-factor authentication solutions.

Security

Only users with the ability to edit other users can switch accounts.
Passwords are never revealed.
Uses WordPress's cookie authentication and nonce security systems.
Supports user session validation and HTTPS.

Accessibility

Implements best practices for web accessibility.
Outputs semantic and structured markup.
Adheres to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 at level AA.

Features list

Feature

Free version

Compliance with EU Omnibus Directive

Ensures adherence to EU pricing regulations.

Logs prior prices in custom field

Records previous prices in a dedicated field.

Stores price for at least 30 days

Keeps price history for a minimum of 30 days.

Displays lowest price on product page

Shows the lowest price directly on the product page.

Two additional fields in product edit view

Adds two new fields in the product edit interface.

Shortcode for displaying lowest price

Provides a shortcode to display the lowest price.

Action hook for WooCommerce products

Includes an action hook for WooCommerce items.

Available in WordPress repository

Can be found in the official WordPress plugin repository.

GitHub release version available

Release versions are available on GitHub.

Development version available on GitHub

Development versions can be accessed on GitHub.

Pricing

Free Plan

$0 / free

Plan includes

Compliance with EU Omnibus Directive

Logs prior prices in custom field

Stores price for at least 30 days

Displays lowest price on product page

Two additional fields in product edit view

Shortcode for displaying lowest price

Action hook for WooCommerce products

Available in WordPress repository

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Rating and reviews

4.9

Rating summary

230

Reviews

200K

Active installations

User sentiment analysis

Users love this WordPress plugin for its ability to switch between user accounts quickly and easily without the need to log in and out repeatedly. This feature saves considerable time and effort, especially for developers, administrators, and customer support agents who need to replicate user issues, test different user roles, and assist customers efficiently. It integrates well with other plugins, like WooCommerce, making it indispensable for sites with multiple users or memberships. Drawbacks include occasional critical bugs causing errors, such as "404" or "bad gateway" issues and the lack of an easy switch back feature in the WP Admin Bar. Some users also reported inadequate support response times and minor glitches.

gelform

15 Aug, 2024

Works flawlessly. Has for years. I install this on every site with users. Nothing beats seeing exactly what they see.

eclair4151

25 Jul, 2024

I must have plugged in that I use on every install. 10/10 works amazing

fersitio

17 Jul, 2024

Page after “switch to” cause “bad gateway” in Cloudflare.

dbareis

01 Jun, 2024

I don’t want to have to go to the users list every time, this falsifies the one click claim. I want a button on the top WP bar. I also can’t switch back unless I’m in the admin menu which I’m mostly not. I will see if I can add my own options up there…

barnabas1

14 May, 2024

What a must plugin to have! I used to have different accounts with different user roles and logging in and out constantly while testing… Now this headache is over. Thank you! This topic was modified 2 months ago by barnabas1.

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Overview

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Changelog

Main benefits

About this plugin

Overview

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Compatibility

Security

Accessibility

Features list

Pricing

Plan includes

Rating and reviews

User sentiment analysis

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FAQ

Does this plugin work with PHP 8?

What does 'Switch off' mean?

Does this plugin work with WordPress Multisite?

Does this plugin work with WooCommerce?

Does this plugin work with BuddyPress?

Does this plugin work with bbPress?

Does this plugin work if my site is using a two-factor authentication plugin?

What capability does a user need in order to switch accounts?

Can regular admins on Multisite installations switch accounts?

Can the ability to switch accounts be granted to other users or roles?

Can the ability to switch accounts be denied from users?

Can I add a custom 'Switch To' link to my own plugin or theme?

Can I determine whether the current user switched into their account?

Can I log each time a user switches to another account?

Does this plugin allow a user to frame another user for an action?

Can I switch users directly from the admin toolbar?

Are any plugin actions called when a user switches account?

How can I report a security bug?

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