ACF: User Role Selector
This plugin helps you out if you need to have the ability to select one or more user roles. Roles can be chosen with a select element (single or multiple choice), checkboxes or radio buttons. Roles can be returned as a…
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ACF: User Role Selector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (600+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.2 (latest is 7.1)
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|---|---|
| acf | >100 |
| custom fields | >100 |
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Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 3 reviews
About ACF: User Role Selector
From the official readme · v3.0.2Description
This plugin helps you out if you need to have the ability to select one or more user roles. Roles can be chosen with a select element (single or multiple choice), checkboxes or radio buttons. Roles can be returned as a role name or a role object.
You also have the option of specifying allowed roles. This lets you control the roles users are allowed to select.
ACF Compatibility
This ACF field type is compatible with both ACF 4 and ACF 5.
Thanks
- Advanced Custom Fields for the awesome base plugin.
- Umar Irshad for the field icon.
Installation
Automatic Installation
Installing this plugin automatically is the easiest option. You can install the plugin automatically by going to the plugins section in WordPress and clicking Add New. Type “ACF Role Selector” in the search bar and install the plugin by clicking the Install Now button.
Manual Installation
- Copy the
acf-role_selector-fieldfolder into yourwp-content/pluginsfolder - Activate the Role Selector plugin via the plugins admin page
- Create a new field via ACF and select the Role Selector type
- Please refer to the description for more info regarding the field type settings
Changelog
3.0.2 (2015-04-27)
- Fixed an error displayed in ACF 4 when returning roles as object
3.0.1 (2015-04-21)
- Fixed a typo which prevented checkbox fields from saving
3.0.0 (2015-04-21)
- Updated for WordPress 4.2
- Complete rewrite of code documentation
- Fixed a bug where an empty checkbox set would not save properly
- Added hook to manipulate roles shown
- Added Hungarian translation
2.0.1
- Updated for WordPress 4.1
2.0
- Added ACF 5 Support
- Removed ACF 3 Support
- Fixed an undefined variable error
1.0
- Initial Release.
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FAQ
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Is ACF: User Role Selector free?
Yes. ACF: User Role Selector is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is ACF: User Role Selector safe to use in 2026?
ACF: User Role Selector shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 600+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 34/100 on our health check.
How many websites use ACF: User Role Selector?
ACF: User Role Selector is active on 600+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,789 times since it launched in February 2014. It was downloaded 264 times in the last 30 days.
Does ACF: User Role Selector work with WordPress 7.1?
ACF: User Role Selector is officially tested up to WordPress 4.2.39, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was ACF: User Role Selector last updated?
The latest version, 3.0.2, was released on April 27, 2015 (11 years ago).
Who makes ACF: User Role Selector?
ACF: User Role Selector is developed and maintained by danielpataki.
What are the best alternatives to ACF: User Role Selector?
The most popular alternatives to ACF: User Role Selector are Advanced Custom Fields (ACF… (2M+ installs), ACF Content Analysis for Yo… (100K+ installs) and Advanced Custom Fields: Ext… (100K+ installs).
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