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User Switching vs CM Multisite-Lite (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
View User Switching
VS
CM Multisite-Lite

CM Multisite-Lite

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 2 years ago
View CM Multisite-Lite

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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. User Switching has accumulated 5.5M+ total downloads while CM Multisite-Lite has 1.4K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5User Switching
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CM Multisite-LiteN/A
Total Reviews
238User Switching
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CM Multisite-Lite0
Active Installs
200K+User Switching
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CM Multisite-Lite10
Total Downloads
5.5M+User Switching
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CM Multisite-Lite1.4K+
Support Resolution
75%User Switching
CM Multisite-LiteN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoUser Switching
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CM Multisite-Lite2 years ago
First Released
2009User Switching
CM Multisite-Lite2021
Age
17 yearsUser Switching
CM Multisite-Lite5 years
WP Requires
6.1+User Switching
CM Multisite-Lite5.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+User Switching
CM Multisite-Lite7.4+
Business Model
FreeUser Switching
CM Multisite-LiteFree
Latest Version
1.11.2User Switching
CM Multisite-Lite1.1.2

Rating Breakdown

User Switching

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

CM Multisite-Lite

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.

CM Multisite-Lite Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is User Switching or CM Multisite-Lite more popular?
User Switching has 200K+ active installations while CM Multisite-Lite has 10. User Switching is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — User Switching or CM Multisite-Lite?
User Switching has a 4.9/5 rating from 238 reviews, while CM Multisite-Lite has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are User Switching and CM Multisite-Lite free?
User Switching is free and CM Multisite-Lite is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — User Switching or CM Multisite-Lite?
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 CM Multisite-Lite was last updated 2 years ago.

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