User Switching vs WP OPcache (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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 10K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. User Switching has accumulated 5.5M+ total downloads while WP OPcache has 222K+. User Switching has a higher support resolution rate (100% vs 0%).
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | User Switching | WP OPcache | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | 4.8/5 |
| Total Reviews | 238 | ◄ | 20 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10K+ |
| Total Downloads | 5.5M+ | ◄ | 222K+ |
| Support Resolution | 100% | ◄ | 0% |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Age | 17 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 8.1+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.11.2 | 4.2.3 |
Rating Breakdown
User Switching
WP OPcache
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, User Switching averaged approximately 3,118 daily downloads while WP OPcache averaged 59.
Recent Reviews
User Switching Reviews
Wonderful!
What a great plug in! Made my life so much easier – thank you!
Dont work front
Dont work front
Great timesaving plugin
A real timesaver that I install every time I need to test out different user type roles.
WP OPcache Reviews
WORKS 100% BUT NEED UPDATE
First, thank you! Second, please update it!!!
Bast OPCache Manager for WordPress
Thanks and keep going please! 🙂
Provides useful insights
Good way to find out how well your opcache setup works
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Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.