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RoleGuard — Temporary Role Manager

Assign time-limited roles to freelancers, contractors, and guest authors. Roles expire automatically and revert — zero cleanup needed.

By Ravinthranath A·User Roles·Free
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As of April 2026, RoleGuard is a WordPress user roles plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 154 times in total. Requires WordPress 6.0+ and PHP 7.4+. Available on WordPress.org since 2026. Actively maintained — updated within the last month. Top alternative: PublishPress Capabilities – User Role….

0/5Rating
0active installs
154total downloads
1 monthsince 2026

Overview

RoleGuard lets you assign time-limited roles to any WordPress user. When the clock runs out, the user is automatically reverted to their original role. No more forgotten elevated permissions, no more security risks from stale access.

Who is this for?

  • Agencies managing freelance contractors who need temporary editor access
  • Multi-author blogs bringing in guest contributors for a limited run
  • Membership sites offering trial access to premium content
  • Client sites where clients need temporary admin for review and approval
  • LMS platforms with time-limited instructor or teaching assistant roles
  • eCommerce stores granting seasonal staff temporary shop manager access

How it works

  1. Go to any user’s profile page
  2. Select a temporary role and expiration (quick presets: 7, 14, 30, or 90 days)
  3. RoleG…
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress6.0+ requiredTested up to 6.9.4
PHP7.4+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0.0

  • Initial release
  • Temporary role assignment with date-based expiration
  • Auto-revert via WP-Cron with admin safety net
  • Quick presets: 7, 14, 30, 90 days + custom date picker
  • Email notifications to users and admins on role expiry

…and 6 more changes

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

Ravinthranath ARavinthranath A
Plugin Info
Version
1.0.0
Last Updated
Mar 17, 2026
WP Requires
6.0+
Tested Up To
6.9.4
PHP Requires
7.4+
Active Installs
0
Downloads
154
Added
Mar 17, 2026
Business
Free

Tags

user rolesrole expirationrole managementuser managementtemporary access

Developer

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Ravinthranath A
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