User Switching vs Access (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
Access

Access

0(0)

10 active installs

Free

Updated 6 years ago
View Access

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 Access has 1.3K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.9/5User Switching
AccessN/A
Total Reviews
238User Switching
Access0
Active Installs
200K+User Switching
Access10
Total Downloads
5.5M+User Switching
Access1.3K+
Support Resolution
75%User Switching
AccessN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoUser Switching
Access6 years ago
First Released
2009User Switching
Access2019
Age
17 yearsUser Switching
Access7 years
WP Requires
6.1+User Switching
Access4.1+
PHP Requires
7.4+User Switching
Accessfalse+
Business Model
FreeUser Switching
AccessFree
Latest Version
1.11.2User Switching
Access1.0.4

Rating Breakdown

User Switching

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

Access

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.

Access Reviews

No reviews yet

Frequently Asked Questions

Is User Switching or Access more popular?
User Switching has 200K+ active installations while Access has 10. User Switching is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — User Switching or Access?
User Switching has a 4.9/5 rating from 238 reviews, while Access has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are User Switching and Access free?
User Switching is free and Access is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — User Switching or Access?
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 Access was last updated 6 years ago.

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