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User Switching vs WP OPcache (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
WP OPcache

WP OPcache

4.8(20)

10K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 year ago
View WP OPcache

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

Rating
4.9/5User Switching
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WP OPcache4.8/5
Total Reviews
238User Switching
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WP OPcache20
Active Installs
200K+User Switching
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WP OPcache10K+
Total Downloads
5.5M+User Switching
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WP OPcache222K+
Support Resolution
100%User Switching
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WP OPcache0%
Last Updated
1 month agoUser Switching
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WP OPcache1 year ago
First Released
2009User Switching
WP OPcache2017
Age
17 yearsUser Switching
WP OPcache9 years
WP Requires
6.1+User Switching
WP OPcache6.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+User Switching
WP OPcache8.1+
Business Model
FreeUser Switching
WP OPcacheFree
Latest Version
1.11.2User Switching
WP OPcache4.2.3

Rating Breakdown

User Switching

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

WP OPcache

4.8/5(20 reviews)
5
95%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
5%

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.

WP OPcache Reviews

by frayer69

WORKS 100% BUT NEED UPDATE

First, thank you! Second, please update it!!!

by onico0

Bast OPCache Manager for WordPress

Thanks and keep going please! 🙂

by nmxde

Provides useful insights

Good way to find out how well your opcache setup works

Frequently Asked Questions

Is User Switching or WP OPcache more popular?
User Switching has 200K+ active installations while WP OPcache has 10K+. User Switching is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — User Switching or WP OPcache?
User Switching has a 4.9/5 rating from 238 reviews, while WP OPcache has a 4.8/5 rating from 20 reviews.
Are User Switching and WP OPcache free?
User Switching is free and WP OPcache is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — User Switching or WP OPcache?
As of April 2026, User Switching has a 100% support resolution rate while WP OPcache has a 0% rate.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
User Switching was last updated 1 month ago and WP OPcache was last updated 1 year ago.

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