User Switching vs UM User Switching (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 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. User Switching has accumulated 5.5M+ total downloads while UM User Switching has 1.9K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | User Switching | UM User Switching | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.9/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 238 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 200K+ | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 5.5M+ | ◄ | 1.9K+ |
| Support Resolution | 75% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 1 month ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2009 | 2017 | |
| Age | 17 years | 9 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.1+ | 3.7+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.11.2 | 1.0.1.1 |
Rating
4.9/5User Switching
◄UM User SwitchingN/A
Total Reviews
238User Switching
◄UM User Switching0
Active Installs
200K+User Switching
◄UM User Switching10
Total Downloads
5.5M+User Switching
◄UM User Switching1.9K+
Support Resolution
75%User Switching
UM User SwitchingN/A
Last Updated
1 month agoUser Switching
◄UM User Switching7 years ago
First Released
2009User Switching
UM User Switching2017
Age
17 yearsUser Switching
UM User Switching9 years
WP Requires
6.1+User Switching
UM User Switching3.7+
PHP Requires
7.4+User Switching
UM User Switchingfalse+
Business Model
FreeUser Switching
UM User SwitchingFree
Latest Version
1.11.2User Switching
UM User Switching1.0.1.1
Rating Breakdown
User Switching
4.9/5(238 reviews)
5
97%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
1%
UM User Switching
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
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by Zrenjaninac
Great timesaving plugin
A real timesaver that I install every time I need to test out different user type roles.
UM User Switching Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is User Switching or UM User Switching more popular?
User Switching has 200K+ active installations while UM User Switching has 10. User Switching is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — User Switching or UM User Switching?
User Switching has a 4.9/5 rating from 238 reviews, while UM User Switching has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are User Switching and UM User Switching free?
User Switching is free and UM User Switching is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — User Switching or UM User Switching?
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 UM User Switching was last updated 7 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.