User Switching vs Multi Roles Vendor (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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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 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. User Switching has accumulated 5.5M+ total downloads while Multi Roles Vendor has 2.3K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | User Switching | Multi Roles Vendor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 238 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.5M+ | ◄ | 2.3K+ |
| Support Resolution | 75% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 3 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2021 | |
| Age | 17 years | 5 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 6.0+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.11.2 | 1.1.0 |
Rating
4.9/5User Switching
◄Multi Roles VendorN/A
Total Reviews
238User Switching
◄Multi Roles Vendor0
Active Installs
200K+User Switching
◄Multi Roles Vendor0
Total Downloads
5.5M+User Switching
◄Multi Roles Vendor2.3K+
Support Resolution
75%User Switching
Multi Roles VendorN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoUser Switching
◄Multi Roles Vendor3 years ago
First Released
2009User Switching
Multi Roles Vendor2021
Age
17 yearsUser Switching
Multi Roles Vendor5 years
WP Requires
6.1+User Switching
Multi Roles Vendorfalse+
PHP Requires
7.4+User Switching
Multi Roles Vendor6.0+
Business Model
FreeUser Switching
Multi Roles VendorFree
Latest Version
1.11.2User Switching
Multi Roles Vendor1.1.0
Rating Breakdown
User Switching
4.9/5(238 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
Multi Roles Vendor
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
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.
Multi Roles Vendor Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is User Switching or Multi Roles Vendor more popular?
User Switching has 200K+ active installations while Multi Roles Vendor has 0. User Switching is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — User Switching or Multi Roles Vendor?
User Switching has a 4.9/5 rating from 238 reviews, while Multi Roles Vendor has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are User Switching and Multi Roles Vendor free?
User Switching is free and Multi Roles Vendor is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — User Switching or Multi Roles Vendor?
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 Multi Roles Vendor was last updated 3 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.