Admin Tools vs UserRoleSwitcher (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, Admin Tools has a higher user rating (4.7/5 from 11 reviews) and leads in active installations (4.0K+ vs 0). Both are free WordPress plugins. Admin Tools has accumulated 40K+ total downloads while UserRoleSwitcher has 248.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Admin Tools | UserRoleSwitcher | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.7/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 11 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 4.0K+ | ◄ | 0 |
| Total Downloads | 40K+ | ◄ | 248 |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 4 years ago | ► | 6 months ago |
| First Released | 2016 | 2025 | |
| Age | 10 years | 1 year | |
| WP Requires | 4.2+ | 5.5+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.3.9 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.7/5Admin Tools
◄UserRoleSwitcherN/A
Total Reviews
11Admin Tools
◄UserRoleSwitcher0
Active Installs
4.0K+Admin Tools
◄UserRoleSwitcher0
Total Downloads
40K+Admin Tools
◄UserRoleSwitcher248
Support Resolution
N/AAdmin Tools
UserRoleSwitcherN/A
Last Updated
4 years agoAdmin Tools
►UserRoleSwitcher6 months ago
First Released
2016Admin Tools
UserRoleSwitcher2025
Age
10 yearsAdmin Tools
UserRoleSwitcher1 year
WP Requires
4.2+Admin Tools
UserRoleSwitcher5.5+
PHP Requires
false+Admin Tools
UserRoleSwitcherfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdmin Tools
UserRoleSwitcherFree
Latest Version
1.3.9Admin Tools
UserRoleSwitcher1.0
Rating Breakdown
Admin Tools
4.7/5(11 reviews)
5
91%
4
0%
3
0%
2
9%
1
0%
UserRoleSwitcher
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Download Trends
Recent Reviews
Admin Tools Reviews
by WPfanAR
Easy and good performance
Great plugin. Easy to use and good performance. Thanks!
by kkitran
No changes
It didn’t make any changes besides hiding the comments for the admin menu. I selected which plugins/menu items I wanted to hide but it didn’t hide anything besides the comments. Tried hiding the top-b
by Joona Nuutinen
Wonderful
A much-needed plugin. Works well!
UserRoleSwitcher Reviews
No reviews yet
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Admin Tools or UserRoleSwitcher more popular?
Admin Tools has 4.0K+ active installations while UserRoleSwitcher has 0. Admin Tools is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Tools or UserRoleSwitcher?
Admin Tools has a 4.7/5 rating from 11 reviews, while UserRoleSwitcher has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Admin Tools and UserRoleSwitcher free?
Admin Tools is free and UserRoleSwitcher is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Tools or UserRoleSwitcher?
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?
Admin Tools was last updated 4 years ago and UserRoleSwitcher was last updated 6 months ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.