User Switching vs Multisite Media Manager (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 Multisite Media Manager has 1.4K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | User Switching | Multisite Media Manager | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 238 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 5.5M+ | ◄ | 1.4K+ |
| Support Resolution | 75% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2018 | |
| Age | 17 years | 8 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.3+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.2.4+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.11.2 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.9/5User Switching
◄Multisite Media ManagerN/A
Total Reviews
238User Switching
◄Multisite Media Manager0
Active Installs
200K+User Switching
◄Multisite Media Manager0
Total Downloads
5.5M+User Switching
◄Multisite Media Manager1.4K+
Support Resolution
75%User Switching
Multisite Media ManagerN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoUser Switching
◄Multisite Media Manager7 years ago
First Released
2009User Switching
Multisite Media Manager2018
Age
17 yearsUser Switching
Multisite Media Manager8 years
WP Requires
6.1+User Switching
Multisite Media Manager3.3+
PHP Requires
7.4+User Switching
Multisite Media Manager5.2.4+
Business Model
FreeUser Switching
Multisite Media ManagerFree
Latest Version
1.11.2User Switching
Multisite Media Manager1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
User Switching
4.9/5(238 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
Multisite Media Manager
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.
Multisite Media Manager Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is User Switching or Multisite Media Manager more popular?
User Switching has 200K+ active installations while Multisite Media Manager has 0. User Switching is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — User Switching or Multisite Media Manager?
User Switching has a 4.9/5 rating from 238 reviews, while Multisite Media Manager has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are User Switching and Multisite Media Manager free?
User Switching is free and Multisite Media Manager is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — User Switching or Multisite Media Manager?
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 Multisite Media Manager was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.