User Switching vs BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync
4.8(12)
200 active installs
Free
Updated 4 years ago
View BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync 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 200). Both are free WordPress plugins. User Switching has accumulated 5.5M+ total downloads while BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync has 16K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | User Switching | BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 238 | ◄ | 12 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 200 |
| Total Downloads | 5.5M+ | ◄ | 16K+ |
| Support Resolution | 75% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 4 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Age | 17 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 4.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.11.2 | 0.3.7 |
Rating
4.9/5User Switching
◄BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync4.8/5
Total Reviews
238User Switching
◄BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync12
Active Installs
200K+User Switching
◄BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync200
Total Downloads
5.5M+User Switching
◄BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync16K+
Support Resolution
75%User Switching
BuddyPress to WordPress Full SyncN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoUser Switching
◄BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync4 years ago
First Released
2009User Switching
BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync2017
Age
17 yearsUser Switching
BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync9 years
WP Requires
6.1+User Switching
BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync4.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+User Switching
BuddyPress to WordPress Full Syncfalse+
Business Model
FreeUser Switching
BuddyPress to WordPress Full SyncFree
Latest Version
1.11.2User Switching
BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync0.3.7
Rating Breakdown
User Switching
4.9/5(238 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync
4.8/5(12 reviews)
5
83%
4
8%
3
8%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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.
BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is User Switching or BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync more popular?
User Switching has 200K+ active installations while BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync has 200. User Switching is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — User Switching or BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync?
User Switching has a 4.9/5 rating from 238 reviews, while BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync has a 4.8/5 rating from 12 reviews.
Are User Switching and BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync free?
User Switching is free and BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — User Switching or BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync?
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 BuddyPress to WordPress Full Sync was last updated 4 years ago.
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