Simple Client Dashboard

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Directory searches this plugin turns up in, and which way each one is moving. WordPress.org publishes no history of search positions, so this starts the day we first tracked a keyword and never backfills.

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69 searches this plugin appeared in over the last 90 days, 13 listed. 56 left out as unrelated or noise (years, numbers, stray words). 4 of its tags aren't in the top 24 for their own search.

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 · 72% run the current release. Green is the current release; a big slice on older versions is a user base that has stopped updating.

Crossed into this band 9 months ago; the previous band took 2.2 years to cross, which places it about 66% of the way through.

1. ★★★★★ usman738

   12mo ago

   Simple Client Dashboard is exactly what I needed. Setup was effortless, the interface is clean and intuitive, and managing role permissions is simple and stress-free. The role editing options are thoughtful and clear.

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2. ★★★★★ hamzeammar1

   2.4y ago

   It’s super intuitive and makes managing client websites so much easier. The design is clean and straightforward, which means I can adjust the “Admin” role quickly and without any confusion. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into making it user-friendly for everyone. One of the best features is the ability to restrict access and customize permissions easily. This way, clients can manage their content without accidentally changing critical settings. This plugin has saved me so much time and has definitely given me peace of mind. If you’re looking for a reliable and easy-to-use client management solution, I highly recommend this one!

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3. ★★★★★ susanmarie86

   2.4y ago

   As a non-developer, the option to restrict access to settings that can inadvertently break my sites is a great safety net. I can even use it to restrict myself by logging with the newly created admin role most of the time so I’m less likely to cause myself problems. Lots of applications for solopreneurs, people who build sites for others, and business owners who need to assign team members specific levels of access.

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4. ★★★★★ aliynajjar

   2.4y ago

   Thank you for this great plugin, I needed to assign roles to my team members and I found it. Recommended to everyone!!

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5. ★★★★★ ola22

   2.5y ago

   Was wondering if I could have more control over user roles, this is exactly what I needed! ^^

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6. ★★★★★ amanda6351

   2.5y ago

   Years ago, when I created my first WordPress blog, I had fallen victim (more than once) to ‘just changing’ a theme (because it was prettier!) and actually breaking a ton of things on my site that took hours to find and fix. I’m better at WordPress now and trust myself with the full Administrator role, but use Simple Client Dashboard for the people who need to adjust things on my sites (liked updating content, etc.), but who don’t have the WordPress experience to know when they are doing something dangerous (like changing a theme). Love this tool. Works like a charm. This topic was modified 2 years, 2 months ago by amanda6351.

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7. ★★★★★ zeinshhadi97

   2.6y ago

   A great tool !!

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8. ★★★★★ Squazz

   10.5y ago

   Install plugin, edit it a little with the plugin “User Role Editor” and you are good to go 🙂

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

Translated into 56 languages, 7 at 90% or more

Plus 32 more locales with partial translations.

Whether ChatGPT and Claude name this plugin when asked the category question, and whether the readme gives them something to quote.

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Growth timeline

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

1. 2026-01-28 3K+ → 2K+ down after 815 days in tier
2. 2023-11-05 4K+ → 3K+ down after 397 days in tier
3. 2022-10-04 5K+ → 4K+ down after 223 days in tier
4. 2022-02-23 6K+ → 5K+ down after 559 days in tier
5. 2020-08-13 7K+ → 6K+ down after 437 days in tier
6. 2019-06-03 8K+ → 7K+ down after 320 days in tier
7. 2018-07-18 9K+ → 8K+ down after 842 days in tier
8. 2016-03-28 7K+ → 9K+ up

Competes with

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Simple Client Dashboard: 2K+ active installs, 4.5★ (26 reviews). Plugin Pulse (WP Mayor), as of 2026-10-31. https://plugins.wpmayor.com/plugin/webmaster-user-role