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User Role Editor vs Role Based Redirect (2026)

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

User Role Editor

User Role Editor

4.5(287)

700K+ active installs

Free

Updated 4 months ago
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Role Based Redirect

Role Based Redirect

4.8(17)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Role Based Redirect has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 17 reviews) while User Role Editor leads in active installations (700K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. User Role Editor has accumulated 21M+ total downloads while Role Based Redirect has 24K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.5/5User Role Editor
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Role Based Redirect4.8/5
Total Reviews
287User Role Editor
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Role Based Redirect17
Active Installs
700K+User Role Editor
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Role Based Redirect2.0K+
Total Downloads
21M+User Role Editor
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Role Based Redirect24K+
Support Resolution
0%User Role Editor
Role Based RedirectN/A
Last Updated
4 months agoUser Role Editor
◄
Role Based Redirect8 months ago
First Released
2010User Role Editor
Role Based Redirect2018
Age
16 yearsUser Role Editor
Role Based Redirect8 years
WP Requires
4.4+User Role Editor
Role Based Redirect4.0+
PHP Requires
7.3+User Role Editor
Role Based Redirect5.6+
Business Model
FreeUser Role Editor
Role Based RedirectFree
Latest Version
4.64.6User Role Editor
Role Based Redirect1.6

Rating Breakdown

User Role Editor

4.5/5(287 reviews)
5
85%
4
3%
3
2%
2
1%
1
8%

Role Based Redirect

4.8/5(17 reviews)
5
94%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%

Recent Reviews

User Role Editor Reviews

by Pk Gibson

Simple and works nicely

This plugin is working well. Thank you for the developer who put lot of time into it. Very nice, lightest and most simple.

by indivisible

Worked great for my site

I’m a DIY self learner, and had a great experience with URE. It has vast capabilities and is organized to make it easy to navigate and apply so many customizations. Very intuitive. On the one occasion

by jen000

Wont save capabilities for custom role

I hate giving bad reviews as I know how much work goes into these plugins, often by one person. But we have wasted so much time and lost orders because of a known bug. I can see that others have rep

Role Based Redirect Reviews

by Kirtikumar Solanki

Restricts dashboard access — perfect for multi-role sites.

Highly recommended for anyone running multi-role WordPress sites!

by nayandev

Excellent Performance

This plugin works smoothly and efficiently, delivering quick redirections without any noticeable delays. It handles user role assignments seamlessly, ensuring a consistent and reliable experience for

by meetpatel6701

Thanks it work perfectly

for role base redirection it work nicely

Frequently Asked Questions

Is User Role Editor or Role Based Redirect more popular?
User Role Editor has 700K+ active installations while Role Based Redirect has 2.0K+. User Role Editor is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — User Role Editor or Role Based Redirect?
User Role Editor has a 4.5/5 rating from 287 reviews, while Role Based Redirect has a 4.8/5 rating from 17 reviews.
Are User Role Editor and Role Based Redirect free?
User Role Editor is free and Role Based Redirect is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — User Role Editor or Role Based Redirect?
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 Role Editor was last updated 4 months ago and Role Based Redirect was last updated 8 months ago.

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