WordPress plugin comparison
User Role Switcher vs WP User Switch
At a glance
- WP User Switch has more active installs: 1K+, against 100+ for User Role Switcher.
- On a typical day, WP User Switch is downloaded about 25 times, User Role Switcher about 8.
- User Role Switcher is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.1 from 9 reviews.
- User Role Switcher was updated more recently: Jun 18, 2026, against Apr 4, 2026 for WP User Switch.
- User Role Switcher is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for WP User Switch.
Line by line
WP User Switch leads on 4 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  User Role Switcher |  WP User Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #15,561 | #5,743 |
| Active installs | 100+ | 1K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 177 | 530 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 4.1(9) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.0.8 | 6.9.11 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.39 | ×0.46 |
| Last release | 4 months ago | 7 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 5.6 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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