WordPress plugin comparison
Login as User vs Show User ID
At a glance
- Login as User has more active installs: 30K+, against 700+ for Show User ID.
- On a typical day, Login as User is downloaded about 521 times, Show User ID about 7.
- Show User ID is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews, against 4.8 from 41 reviews.
- Login as User was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Feb 23, 2023 for Show User ID.
- Login as User is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.1.16 for Show User ID.
Line by line
Login as User leads on 6 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Login as User |  Show User ID |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,014 | #7,783 |
| Active installs | 30K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 21.4K | 154 |
| Rating | 4.8(41) | 5.0(3) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 6.1.16 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.15 | ×0.02 |
| Last release | 6 days ago | 3 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.2.4 |
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