Compare WordPress User Roles (2026)
Side-by-side comparisons of the most popular WordPress user roles. As of April 2026, we have 28 curated comparisons with detailed analysis based on real WordPress.org data.
28 User Roles Comparisons
Advanced Access Manager – Access…4.2100K+vs
100K+4.7PublishPress Capabilities – User Role…
PublishPress Capabilities – User Role…4.7100K+vs
20K+3.9Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
PublishPress Capabilities – User Role…4.7100K+vs
8.0K+4.8User Roles and Capabilities
PublishPress Capabilities – User Role…4.7100K+vs
5.0K+4.7Multiple Roles
PublishPress Capabilities – User Role…4.7100K+vs
4.0K+4.1Different Menu in Different Pages…
PublishPress Capabilities – User Role…4.7100K+vs
2.0K+3.6HM Multiple Roles
PublishPress Capabilities – User Role…4.7100K+vs
1.0K+5Menu By User Roles
Advanced Access Manager – Access…4.2100K+vs
20K+3.9Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles
Advanced Access Manager – Access…4.2100K+vs
8.0K+4.8User Roles and Capabilities
Advanced Access Manager – Access…4.2100K+vs
5.0K+4.7Multiple Roles
Advanced Access Manager – Access…4.2100K+vs
4.0K+4.1Different Menu in Different Pages…
Advanced Access Manager – Access…4.2100K+vs
2.0K+3.6HM Multiple Roles
Advanced Access Manager – Access…4.2100K+vs
1.0K+5Menu By User Roles
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles3.920K+vs
8.0K+4.8User Roles and Capabilities
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles3.920K+vs
5.0K+4.7Multiple Roles
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles3.920K+vs
4.0K+4.1Different Menu in Different Pages…
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles3.920K+vs
2.0K+3.6HM Multiple Roles
Hide Admin Bar Based on User Roles3.920K+vs
1.0K+5Menu By User Roles
User Roles and Capabilities4.88.0K+vs
5.0K+4.7Multiple Roles
User Roles and Capabilities4.88.0K+vs
4.0K+4.1Different Menu in Different Pages…
User Roles and Capabilities4.88.0K+vs
2.0K+3.6HM Multiple Roles
User Roles and Capabilities4.88.0K+vs
1.0K+5Menu By User Roles
Multiple Roles4.75.0K+vs
4.0K+4.1Different Menu in Different Pages…
Multiple Roles4.75.0K+vs
2.0K+3.6HM Multiple Roles
Multiple Roles4.75.0K+vs
1.0K+5Menu By User Roles
Different Menu in Different Pages…4.14.0K+vs
2.0K+3.6HM Multiple Roles
Different Menu in Different Pages…4.14.0K+vs
1.0K+5Menu By User Roles
HM Multiple Roles3.62.0K+vs
1.0K+5Menu By User Roles
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I choose the right WordPress user roles plugin?
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What data is used in these user roles comparisons?
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Are there free alternatives among WordPress user roles?
Yes — most WordPress user 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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