# UM User Switching vs User Switching

> UM User Switching vs User Switching compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. User Switching comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against UM User Switching.

**User Switching comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against UM User Switching.** Choose User Switching if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

| | UM User Switching | User Switching |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 200K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 65 | 201K ✅ |
| Download trend | +44.4% | +163.7% ✅ |
| Rating | — | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 238 ✅ |
| Health score | 44/100 | 91/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 4 months ago | 4 weeks ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 6.8.10 | WP 7.1.2 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 67% |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ | 7.4+ |
| First released | Mar 2017 | Mar 2009 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, UM User Switching or User Switching?
User Switching comes out ahead, winning 7 of 7 head-to-head checks against UM User Switching.  Choose User Switching if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and download trend.

### Is UM User Switching more popular than User Switching?
User Switching is the more popular of the two with 200K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for UM User Switching.

### Can I use UM User Switching and User Switching together?
Both plugins cover fast user switching, multisite and user switching, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are UM User Switching and User Switching free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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