WordPress plugin comparison
Disable File Editor vs User Role Editor
Disable File Editor
by Nikunj Soni
400+ installs5.0
User Role Editor
by Vladimir Garagulya
700K+ installs4.5
At a glance
- User Role Editor has more active installs: 700K+, against 400+ for Disable File Editor.
- On a typical day, User Role Editor is downloaded about 13,938 times, Disable File Editor about 8.
- Disable File Editor is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review, against 4.5 from 288 reviews.
- User Role Editor was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Oct 8, 2025 for Disable File Editor.
- User Role Editor is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.2, against 6.8.12 for Disable File Editor.
- User Role Editor has been around longer: since 2010, against 2015 for Disable File Editor.
Line by line
User Role Editor leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric | Disable File Editor | User Role Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #9,388 | #90 |
| Active installs | 400+ | 700K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 154 | 541K |
| Rating | 5.0(1) | 4.5(288) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.2 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.27 | ×1.84 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 6 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 8.2 |
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