User Hierarchy
v0.1.2by Jesper van Engelen · updated 13 years ago
Control user management on a per-role basis. Allow users of a certain role to only add, edit or delete users from specific other roles.
- Rank
- #26,850
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 24
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.5K
- 3,532 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
User Hierarchy at a glance
User Hierarchy is a WordPress plugin by Jesper van Engelen with 20+ active installs, the #26,850 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 0.1.2 came out on Apr 27, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. Among the 40 plugins tagged “hierarchy”, it ranks #17. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | User Hierarchy |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 24 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 24 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 24 |
Rank over time
#26,850 · up 51 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #26,850 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #26,987 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #26,795 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #26,946 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #26,964 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #26,767 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #26,835 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #26,894 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #27,122 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #26,992 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #26,901 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.1
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Apr 1, 2013
- Last updated
- Apr 27, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about User Hierarchy
How many websites use User Hierarchy?
User Hierarchy is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #26,850 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has User Hierarchy been downloaded?
3,532 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was User Hierarchy last updated?
Version 0.1.2 came out on Apr 27, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is User Hierarchy compatible with the latest WordPress?
User Hierarchy’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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.
Is User Hierarchy still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does User Hierarchy have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to User Hierarchy?
The plugins most like User Hierarchy, by the tags they share, are HM Multiple Roles (1K+), User Role Editor (700K+) and Disable User Login (6K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 24 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 3.5K |
| Author | Jesper van Engelen |
| First released | Apr 1, 2013 |
| Version | 0.1.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.1 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Apr 27, 2013 |
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