Compare WordPress Roles (2026)

Side-by-side comparisons of the most popular WordPress roles. As of April 2026, we have 27 curated comparisons with detailed analysis based on real WordPress.org data.

27 Roles Comparisons

Members – Membership & User Role Editor…4.9300K+
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60K+4.1If Menu – Visibility control for Menus
Members – Membership & User Role Editor…4.9300K+
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9.0K+4.9View Admin As
Members – Membership & User Role Editor…4.9300K+
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4.0K+4.8Expire Users
Members – Membership & User Role Editor…4.9300K+
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2.0K+3.6HM Multiple Roles
Members – Membership & User Role Editor…4.9300K+
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2.0K+5Restrict Media Library Access
Members – Membership & User Role Editor…4.9300K+
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1.0K+5Privilege Menu
Members – Membership & User Role Editor…4.9300K+
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1.0K+4.4If Widget – Visibility control for…
If Menu – Visibility control for Menus4.160K+
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9.0K+4.9View Admin As
If Menu – Visibility control for Menus4.160K+
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4.0K+4.8Expire Users
If Menu – Visibility control for Menus4.160K+
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2.0K+3.6HM Multiple Roles
If Menu – Visibility control for Menus4.160K+
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2.0K+5Restrict Media Library Access
If Menu – Visibility control for Menus4.160K+
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1.0K+5Privilege Menu
View Admin As4.99.0K+
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4.0K+4.8Expire Users
View Admin As4.99.0K+
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2.0K+3.6HM Multiple Roles
View Admin As4.99.0K+
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2.0K+5Restrict Media Library Access
View Admin As4.99.0K+
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1.0K+5Privilege Menu
View Admin As4.99.0K+
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1.0K+4.4If Widget – Visibility control for…
Expire Users4.84.0K+
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2.0K+3.6HM Multiple Roles
Expire Users4.84.0K+
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2.0K+5Restrict Media Library Access
Expire Users4.84.0K+
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1.0K+5Privilege Menu
Expire Users4.84.0K+
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1.0K+4.4If Widget – Visibility control for…
HM Multiple Roles3.62.0K+
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2.0K+5Restrict Media Library Access
HM Multiple Roles3.62.0K+
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1.0K+5Privilege Menu
HM Multiple Roles3.62.0K+
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1.0K+4.4If Widget – Visibility control for…
Restrict Media Library Access52.0K+
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1.0K+5Privilege Menu
Restrict Media Library Access52.0K+
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1.0K+4.4If Widget – Visibility control for…
If Widget – Visibility control for…4.41.0K+
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1.0K+5Privilege Menu

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the right WordPress roles plugin?
Compare key metrics like active installations, user ratings, support response rates, and update frequency. Our side-by-side comparisons show these data points for each plugin so you can make an informed decision based on real WordPress.org statistics.
What data is used in these roles comparisons?
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Are there free alternatives among WordPress roles?
Yes — most WordPress roles offer a free version on WordPress.org. Our comparisons include both free and premium plugins so you can evaluate whether paid features are worth the upgrade for your specific needs.
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