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Simple Admin Role Switcher

Easily switch and view the WordPress site as different user roles for frontend testing.

By Ash Brentnall | ABCode·User Roles·Free
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·0 active installs·Updated 1 year ago
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As of April 2026, Simple Admin Role Switcher is a WordPress user roles plugin with 0 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 931 times in total. Requires WordPress 4.6+ and PHP 7.0+. Available on WordPress.org since 2024. Last updated 1 year ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: PublishPress Capabilities – User Role….

0/5Rating
0active installs
931total downloads
2 yearssince 2024

Overview

Simple User Role Switcher allows administrators to seamlessly switch between different user roles in WordPress to see how their site looks for each role. Ideal for WooCommerce sites, membership sites, or any scenario where it’s important to test how content and features appear to different roles.

This plugin simplifies the testing process by allowing quick switching between user roles directly from the admin toolbar without logging out. It also supports viewing the site as a guest user for better testing of logged-out experiences.

Features

  • View as Guest: Easily switch to a guest user to see the experience of logged-out users without logging out of the site.
  • View as Different User Roles: Test the site as different roles, such as Subscribers, Customers, Editors, etc.
  • Simple Switching…
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Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress4.6+ requiredTested up to 6.6.5
PHP7.0+ required

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Frequently Asked Questions

Changelog

1.0 (15 October 2024)

  • Added support for clearing cookies and resetting roles during plugin uninstallation.
  • Improved handling of nonce checks for role switching.
  • Updated admin toolbar behavior for role switching in the frontend versus backend.
  • Added functionality to open a new tab when switching roles from the admin area.
  • Enhanced handling of the guest role to maintain admin bar visibility.

…and 3 more changes

View full changelog on WordPress.org

Contributors

ABCodeABCodeAsh Brentnall | ABCodeAsh Brentnall | ABCode
Plugin Info
Version
1.0
Last Updated
Oct 18, 2024
WP Requires
4.6+
Tested Up To
6.6.5
PHP Requires
7.0+
Active Installs
0
Downloads
931
Added
Oct 18, 2024
Business
Free

Tags

user rolesadmin testingrole switchingfrontend testingdynamic field testing

Developer

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Ash Brentnall | ABCode
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