User Switching

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Directory rank vs rivals

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How often this plugin actually ships. A steady rhythm is the maintenance signal a single "last updated" date can't show.

Share of active installs on each version of this plugin · 55% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

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1. ★★★★★ CJW

   8mo ago

   What a great plug in! Made my life so much easier – thank you!

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2. ★★★★★ Zrenjaninac

   1.0y ago

   A real timesaver that I install every time I need to test out different user type roles.

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3. ★★★★★ Brandon Hubbard

   1.2y ago

   Super great plugin for any WordPress site using members, portal, or similar experience.

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4. ★★★★★ phantasmix

   1.2y ago

   Had to test what multiple user roles see after logging in and User Switching plugin helped tremendously. No fussing with fake/temp accounts needed.

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5. ★★★★★ Ivijan-Stefan Stipic

   1.7y ago

   I integrate this plugin with BuddyBoss, WooCommerce, and some of my custom dashboards. It’s a very handy plugin and has saved me a lot of time by providing features that I would otherwise have to develop from scratch.

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6. ★★★★★ Alex Gor

   1.8y ago

   Very happy with this plugin! It’s simple to use and works flawlessly, making my tasks easier and more efficient.

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7. ★★★★★ amingor

   1.8y ago

   I’m very pleased with how this plugin works! It’s easy to set up, runs smoothly, and delivers exactly what it promises. The functionality has been reliable, with no issues or glitches so far. It’s become an essential part of my workflow – highly recommended! This topic was modified 1 year, 8 months ago by amingor.

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8. ★★★★★ Mark Wilkinson

   1.8y ago

   An excellent plugin which is very easy to use and a must for sites with multiple types of users when you need to test things. Well written too and good for developers to work with if needed. Highly recommended.

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Recent releases and news for this plugin

1. — Version 1.12.1 Fixes a hardcoded period after the “Switch back” link that could break punctuation in non-English languages Switches to wp_print_inline_script_tag() for the inline script Styling tweaks for the Switch Back button in the 1.12.1
2. — Version 1.12.0 Introduces the ability to switch users from the WordPress Command Palette Confirms support for WordPress 7.0 1.12.0
3. — Version 1.11.2 Fixes an expired nonce on the switch back link after the user session is destroyed Fixes a potential undefined cookie constant warning in the wp_die handler 1.11.2
4. — Version 1.11.1 Confirms support for WordPress 6.9 1.11.1
5. — Version 1.11.0 Adds a Switch Back link to all wp_die() screens when you’re switched into another account. 1.11.0
6. — Version 1.10.0 When the user is switched, display all of User Switching’s messages in the language of the original user 1.10.0

Automated install-time checks, tested on PHP 8.1.12 · WP 7.0.1

Translated into 54 languages, 14 at 90% or more

Plus 30 more locales with partial translations.

Growth timeline

Install-tier crossings we have observed, and how long each tier took to outgrow

No tier crossings observed yet.

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User Switching: 200K+ active installs, 4.9★ (238 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-08-25. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/user-switching