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View the WordPress admin as a different role or visitor, switch between users, temporarily change your capabilities, set screen settings for roles.

4.9

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46

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9K

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Main benefits

Switch between user accounts

Edit user screen preferences

Temporarily change capabilities

Set default screen settings

Add, edit, delete roles

About this plugin

Categories: Utilities
Version: 1.8.9
Last updated: 31-05-2024
WordPress version: 4.1
Tested up to: 6.5.5
PHP version required: 5.2.4
Languages: English (Australia), English (Canada) [+14]
Learning resources: View resources

Overview

The Ultimate User Switcher and Role Manager is a versatile WordPress plugin designed to enhance the administrative experience by allowing users to switch between different user accounts and roles seamlessly, without needing to log out. It provides extensive functionalities such as editing another user's screen preferences, viewing the site as an unregistered visitor, and switching languages on both the backend and frontend. Its robust Role Defaults module lets administrators set and apply default screen settings for roles, manage meta box positions, and export/import settings files. The plugin's Role Manager module facilitates adding, editing, and deleting roles while managing their capabilities comprehensively. Moreover, it supports bulk actions for managing user preferences and integrates smoothly with a host of other popular plugins like BuddyPress, Gravity Forms, and Yoast SEO. Ideal for developers, the plugin ensures a secure environment by keeping users’ data and passwords safe. It’s a powerful tool for developers and support teams, streamlining the process of managing multiple user roles and preferences without the constant need to switch accounts manually.

User Switching

  • Switch between user accounts without logging out
  • Edit another user's screen preferences and settings
  • View the site as an unregistered visitor
  • Switch language/locale on backend and frontend

Role Management

  • Add, edit, or delete roles
  • Grant or deny capabilities to roles
  • Rename and clone roles
  • Automatically migrate users to another role after deleting a role

Role Defaults

  • Set default screen settings for roles
  • Apply defaults to users individually or in bulk
  • Copy defaults from one role to another
  • Import/Export role defaults

Security

  • Completely secure and safe for users, passwords, and data
  • Non-destructive temporary changes to capabilities
  • Disable screen settings option for users without access
  • Lock meta boxes for users without access

Rating and reviews

4.9

Rating summary

46

Reviews

9K

Active installations

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User sentiment analysis

Users appreciate the WordPress plugin for its ability to easily switch between different user roles to simulate their experiences. It's noted for being fast, reliable, and error-free, which is essential for developers and administrators needing to view websites from various perspectives without constant logins and logouts. The plugin is praised for its intuitive, user-friendly interface and extensive functionality, including role-specific testing and capability settings—critical for managing sites with multiple roles. However, some users noted compatibility issues with other plugins, and one mentioned that roles and actions did not function as expected in the admin test. Overall, it’s highly recommended for efficient site management.
hwuser

hwuser

15 Jun, 2024

It works like a charm. Fast and without any errors. Essential if you use multiple roles and want to see how each user views the web page immediately. Thank you!! Funciona de maravilla, rápido y sin ningún fallo. Imprescindible si usas varios roles y quieres ver como cada usuario ve la página web de forma inmediata. Gracias!!
Kenny

Kenny

01 May, 2024

Works immediately. Works as I would expect. 100% Perfect. Huge thank you to the dev.
James Joseph Finn

James Joseph Finn

04 Apr, 2023

I’ve installed this plugin on a woocommerce build, to help me with setting capabilites and access for the client. This plugin does it all, and is meticulously designed. Thank you to the developer. I can only imagine the herculean effort that went into this. I will donate towards continued development as soon as I’m able. Happy devving!
Marc Lacroix

Marc Lacroix

14 Nov, 2022

Super useful, does what it says and does it well. Thank you for your work on this. Marc.
Enuz

Enuz

13 Apr, 2022

Simply had to check the website from other point of view. Work like a charm.

FAQ

How do I switch to a user, role or visitor?

How does the capability system work?

I can’t switch back!

How do the Role Defaults and Role Manager modules work?

I can’t find a user!

It’s not working! / I found a bug!

Is this plugin safe? Even for production websites?

Does this plugin work as a must-use plugin (mu-plugin)?