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User Switching vs Central Media Manager for Multisite (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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Central Media Manager for Multisite

Central Media Manager for Multisite

5(4)

0 active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Central Media Manager for Multisite has a higher user rating (5/5 from 4 reviews) while User Switching leads in active installations (200K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. User Switching has accumulated 5.5M+ total downloads while Central Media Manager for Multisite has 1.3K+. User Switching has a higher support resolution rate (75% vs 0%).

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5User Switching
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Central Media Manager for Multisite5/5
Total Reviews
238User Switching
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Central Media Manager for Multisite4
Active Installs
200K+User Switching
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Central Media Manager for Multisite0
Total Downloads
5.5M+User Switching
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Central Media Manager for Multisite1.3K+
Support Resolution
75%User Switching
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Central Media Manager for Multisite0%
Last Updated
1 month agoUser Switching
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Central Media Manager for Multisite2 months ago
First Released
2009User Switching
Central Media Manager for Multisite2025
Age
17 yearsUser Switching
Central Media Manager for Multisite1 year
WP Requires
6.1+User Switching
Central Media Manager for Multisite4.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+User Switching
Central Media Manager for Multisite7.0+
Business Model
FreeUser Switching
Central Media Manager for MultisiteFree
Latest Version
1.11.2User Switching
Central Media Manager for Multisite1.1.8

Rating Breakdown

User Switching

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

Central Media Manager for Multisite

5/5(4 reviews)
5
100%
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.

Central Media Manager for Multisite Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is User Switching or Central Media Manager for Multisite more popular?
User Switching has 200K+ active installations while Central Media Manager for Multisite has 0. User Switching is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — User Switching or Central Media Manager for Multisite?
User Switching has a 4.9/5 rating from 238 reviews, while Central Media Manager for Multisite has a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews.
Are User Switching and Central Media Manager for Multisite free?
User Switching is free and Central Media Manager for Multisite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — User Switching or Central Media Manager for Multisite?
As of April 2026, User Switching has a 75% support resolution rate while Central Media Manager for Multisite has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
User Switching was last updated 1 month ago and Central Media Manager for Multisite was last updated 2 months ago.

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