User Role by BestWebSoft – Add and… vs Access Areas for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
User Role by BestWebSoft – Add and…
3.0K+ active installs
Free
Access Areas for WordPress
400 active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Access Areas for WordPress has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 17 reviews) while User Role by BestWebSoft – Add and… leads in active installations (3.0K+ vs 400). Both are free WordPress plugins. User Role by BestWebSoft – Add and… has accumulated 98K+ total downloads while Access Areas for WordPress has 32K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | User Role by BestWebSoft – Add and… | Access Areas for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 3.6/5 | ► | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 12 | ► | 17 |
| Active Installs | 3.0K+ | ◄ | 400 |
| Total Downloads | 98K+ | ◄ | 32K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 months ago | ► | 4 months ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2013 | |
| Age | 12 years | 13 years | |
| WP Requires | 5.6+ | 4.6+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.7.2 | 1.5.22 |
Rating Breakdown
User Role by BestWebSoft – Add and…
Access Areas for WordPress
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
User Role by BestWebSoft – Add and… Reviews
Does not allow to add roles.
Plugin description reads, “Add new and manage existing user roles.” The plugin does not allow this unless you purchase a pro version. So… Better use the Force, Luke (or at least some other plugin). Un
Good work
after initial problems, the team solved all problems. Thank you for that.
Not working anymore
This plugin does not allow you to delete roles. At least not in 2020
Access Areas for WordPress Reviews
No reviews yet
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