Fast User Switching
v1.4.10by Tikweb Management · updated 1 year ago
Fast user switching between users and roles directly from the admin bar - switch from a list or search for users/roles by id, username, email, etc.
- Rank
- #5,278
- Down8 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,630
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 25.3K
- 25,320 all-time
- Rating
- 4.1/5
- 9 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Fast User Switching at a glance
Fast User Switching is a WordPress plugin by Tikweb Management with 1K+ active installs, the #5,278 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 24 times, 40% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Version 1.4.10 came out on Jan 30, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “switching”. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats527 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Fast User Switching |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 25 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 23 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 23 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 28 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 15 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 32 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 30 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 21 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 22 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 20 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,628 · -10.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1,628 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,632 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,628 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,637 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,644 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,641 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,638 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,637 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,645 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,648 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,651 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,648 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,823 |
Rank over time
#5,278 · down 57 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #5,278 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,270 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,280 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,275 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,256 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,244 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,243 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,245 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,249 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,222 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,216 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,213 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,222 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,221 |
Growth %
Average -0.87% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.24% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.25% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.28% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.43% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.06% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.49% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.60% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #5222 → #5256
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.4100%
Rating trend
4.1★★★★★9 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.4.10
- Requires WordPress
- 5.2
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Sep 24, 2017
- Last updated
- Jan 30, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Fast User Switching
How many websites use Fast User Switching?
Fast User Switching is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,278 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Fast User Switching been downloaded?
25,320 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 24 times. See download stats
When was Fast User Switching last updated?
Version 1.4.10 came out on Jan 30, 2025 (1 year ago). See every release
Is Fast User Switching compatible with the latest WordPress?
Fast User Switching’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Does Fast User Switching have known security vulnerabilities?
Yes: 1 known vulnerability affects version 1.4.10, according to WPVulnerability’s database. See its security record
Is Fast User Switching still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Fast User Switching have?
4.1 out of 5 from 9 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Fast User Switching?
The plugins most like Fast User Switching, by the tags they share, are View Admin As (9K+), Login as User (30K+) and User Role Editor (700K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.1
★★★★★
9 reviews
- 5 stars: 7 reviews, 78%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 22%
- Positive
- 78%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 22%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 3 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,630 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.1 |
| Reviews | 9 |
| Total downloads | 25.3K |
| Author | Tikweb Management |
| First released | Sep 24, 2017 |
| Version | 1.4.10 |
| Requires WP | 5.2 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Jan 30, 2025 |
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