WordPress plugin comparison
ACE Editor for WP vs User Role Editor
At a glance
- User Role Editor has more active installs: 700K+, against 20+ for ACE Editor for WP.
- On a typical day, User Role Editor is downloaded about 13,938 times, ACE Editor for WP about 2.
- Both are rated 4.5 out of 5.
- User Role Editor was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Dec 14, 2012 for ACE Editor for WP.
- User Role Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 3.5.2 for ACE Editor for WP.
- User Role Editor has been around longer: since 2010, against 2012 for ACE Editor for WP.
Line by line
User Role Editor leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  ACE Editor for WP |  User Role Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #26,607 | #90 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 700K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 37 | 541K |
| Rating | 4.5(2) | 4.5(288) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 3.5.2 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.84 |
| Last release | 14 years ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.2 |
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