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Simple Client Dashboard

Restrict permissions with Simple Client Dashboard. Our new "Admin" user role between Administrator and Editor is perfect for clients and Webmasters.

By TylerDigital·Role·Free
4.5(26 reviews)
·2.0K+ active installs·Updated 1 month ago
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As of April 2026, Simple Client Dashboard is a WordPress role plugin with 2.0K+ active installations and a 4.5/5 rating from 26 reviews. It has been downloaded 84K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 3.5+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Recently updated within the last 3 months. Downloads are down 20% this week. Top alternative: User Role Editor.

4.5/526 reviews
2.0K+active installs
84K+total downloads
13 yearssince 2013

Overview

Simple Client Dashboard offers a new “Admin” user role, which fits perfectly between the default WordPress roles for Administrator and Editor access. This allows clients and Webmasters to manage their website content without you having to worry about critical settings or information being removed or adjusted.

  • Preserve your hard work
  • Avoid unexpected messes and troubleshooting sessions
  • One-click access restriction

Incorporate Into Your Clients Site with Ease

Getting started with Simple Client Dashboard is a breeze — unlike other full user-role solutions that eat up your time, this one won’t have you scratching your head or testing endlessly. Simply install this on your client’s site right from the get-go and it’s smooth sailing from there.

There’s little to no setup req…

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Ratings & Reviews

4.526 reviews
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21
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1
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Recent Reviews

Fantastic Plugin – Works Perfectly
by usman738·4 months ago

Simple Client Dashboard is exactly what I needed. Setup was effortless, the interface is clean and intuitive, and managing role permissions is simple and stress-free. The role editing options are thoughtful and clear.

The new UI is fantastic!
by hamzeammar1·1 year ago

It’s super intuitive and makes managing client websites so much easier. The design is clean and straightforward, which means I can adjust the “Admin” role quickly and without any confusion. It’s clear the developers put a lot of thought into making it user-friendly for everyone.

One of the best features is the ability to restrict access and customize permissions easily. This way, clients can manage their content without accidentally changing critical settings. This plugin has saved me so much time and has definitely given me peace of mind. If you’re looking for a reliable and easy-to-use client management solution, I highly recommend this one!

The sweet spot between existing standard user roles
by susanmarie86·1 year ago

As a non-developer, the option to restrict access to settings that can inadvertently break my sites is a great safety net. I can even use it to restrict myself by logging with the newly created admin role most of the time so I’m less likely to cause myself problems. Lots of applications for solopreneurs, people who build sites for others, and business owners who need to assign team members specific levels of access.

Very Useful!
by aliynajjar·1 year ago

Thank you for this great plugin, I needed to assign roles to my team members and I found it. Recommended to everyone!!

Helpful
by ola22·1 year ago

Was wondering if I could have more control over user roles, this is exactly what I needed! ^^

Download Trends

Today: 21Yesterday: 12This week: 93Period total: 17K

Compatibility

WordPress3.5+ requiredTested up to 7.0
PHPfalse+ required

Version Adoption

v2.1
69.4%
v1.3
27.4%
v1.21
3.2%

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Plugin Info
Version
2.1.7.25
Last Updated
Feb 10, 2026
WP Requires
3.5+
Tested Up To
7.0
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
2.0K+
Downloads
84K+
Added
Apr 6, 2013
Business
Free

Tags

roleuseradminclientrestrict access

Developer

T
TylerDigital
4 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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