User Switching vs Multisite Plugin Controller (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

User Switching

User Switching

4.9(238)

200K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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VS
Multisite Plugin Controller

Multisite Plugin Controller

0(0)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 5 years ago
View Multisite Plugin Controller

Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, User Switching has a higher user rating (4.9/5 from 238 reviews) and leads in active installations (200K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. User Switching has accumulated 5.5M+ total downloads while Multisite Plugin Controller has 885.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5User Switching
Multisite Plugin ControllerN/A
Total Reviews
238User Switching
Multisite Plugin Controller0
Active Installs
200K+User Switching
Multisite Plugin Controller0
Total Downloads
5.5M+User Switching
Multisite Plugin Controller885
Support Resolution
75%User Switching
Multisite Plugin ControllerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoUser Switching
Multisite Plugin Controller5 years ago
First Released
2009User Switching
Multisite Plugin Controller2021
Age
17 yearsUser Switching
Multisite Plugin Controller5 years
WP Requires
6.1+User Switching
Multisite Plugin Controller3.9.2+
PHP Requires
7.4+User Switching
Multisite Plugin Controllerfalse+
Business Model
FreeUser Switching
Multisite Plugin ControllerFree
Latest Version
1.11.2User Switching
Multisite Plugin Controller1.0.0

Rating Breakdown

User Switching

4.9/5(238 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%

Multisite Plugin Controller

0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%

Recent Reviews

User Switching Reviews

by CJW

Wonderful!

What a great plug in! Made my life so much easier – thank you!

by readysite

Dont work front

Dont work front

by Zrenjaninac

Great timesaving plugin

A real timesaver that I install every time I need to test out different user type roles.

Multisite Plugin Controller Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is User Switching or Multisite Plugin Controller more popular?
User Switching has 200K+ active installations while Multisite Plugin Controller has 0. User Switching is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — User Switching or Multisite Plugin Controller?
User Switching has a 4.9/5 rating from 238 reviews, while Multisite Plugin Controller has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are User Switching and Multisite Plugin Controller free?
User Switching is free and Multisite Plugin Controller is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — User Switching or Multisite Plugin Controller?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
User Switching was last updated 1 month ago and Multisite Plugin Controller was last updated 5 years ago.

Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.