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WP User Defaults

Set some default options for new user accounts.

By sant0sk1·User·Free
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·10 active installs·Updated 16 years ago
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As of April 2026, WP User Defaults is a WordPress user plugin with 10 active installations and a 0/5 rating0. It has been downloaded 2.5K+ times in total. Requires WordPress 2.7+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2009. Last updated 16 years ago — may have compatibility concerns. Top alternative: User Role Editor.

0/5Rating
10active installs
2.5K+total downloads
17 yearssince 2009

Overview

With this plugin, a WordPress site Administrator can set some default options for new user accounts. All new users registered on the system will inherit these settings. The following user defaults can be set:

  • Enable/Disable Rich Text Editor
  • Enable/Disable Comment Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Administrative Interface Color
  • Public Display Name Format

New In This Version

  1. WordPress 2.9 Compatibility
  2. Moved settings page to “Users” submenu

NOTE: This plugin only affects new user accounts (created after the plugin’s activation). Existing user accounts will be unmodified.

Read full description on WordPress.org

Ratings & Reviews

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Compatibility

WordPress2.7+ requiredTested up to 2.9.2
PHPfalse+ required

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Contributors

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Plugin Info
Version
1.1
Last Updated
Dec 21, 2009
WP Requires
2.7+
Tested Up To
2.9.2
PHP Requires
false+
Active Installs
10
Downloads
2.5K+
Added
Apr 22, 2009
Business
Free

Tags

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Developer

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sant0sk1
3 plugins0.0M+ total installs
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