WordPress plugin comparison
MB User Switch vs WP Approve User
MB User Switch
by Manan Bhatt
Fewer than 10 installs
WP Approve User
by Konstantin Obenland
3K+ installs4.2
At a glance
- WP Approve User has more active installs: 3K+, against fewer than 10 for MB User Switch.
- On a typical day, WP Approve User is downloaded about 57 times, MB User Switch about 1.
- MB User Switch has no reviews yet.
- WP Approve User was updated more recently: Oct 14, 2026, against Jul 13, 2025 for MB User Switch.
- WP Approve User is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 6.8.12 for MB User Switch.
- WP Approve User has been around longer: since 2012, against 2025 for MB User Switch.
Line by line
WP Approve User leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | MB User Switch | WP Approve User |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #62,048 | #3,839 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 3K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 28 | 2.7K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.2(42) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.8.12 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.02 | ×0.68 |
| Last release | 1 year ago | 26 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 | 7.4 |
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