DD Login As User
Securely allows trusted administrators to log in as another user and return to their administrator account.
Solid choice
DD Login As User is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 3 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- Needs PHP 8.1 or newer
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where DD Login As User stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| impersonation | #7 |
| login | >100 |
| user switching | >100 |
| users | >100 |
About DD Login As User
From the official readme · v2.0.10Description
DD Login As User adds a secure “Login as user” action to the WordPress Users screen for administrators with the dedicated dd_switch_users capability.
The plugin uses opaque per-session switch tokens, server-side transient state, nonce-protected switch and return actions, strict target validation, safe redirects, and cleanup on logout. It blocks nested impersonation and protects multisite super administrator accounts.
The plugin does not send data to external services and does not include telemetry, advertising, or remote code.
Privacy
DD Login As User does not transmit personal data to external services. Switch-session state is stored temporarily in the local WordPress database using transients and is removed when the session expires, the user returns to the administrator account, or the impersonated user logs out.
Installation
- Upload the
dd-login-as-userfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen in WordPress.
- Administrators receive the
dd_switch_userscapability on activation.
Frequently asked questions
Who can switch users?
Only users with the dd_switch_users capability can start a switch session. The plugin adds that capability to the administrator role on activation.
Can administrators impersonate other administrators?
On single-site installs, administrator-to-administrator switching is blocked by default. Developers can opt in with the dd_login_as_user_allow_admin_target filter.
How long does a switch session last?
The default timeout is 60 minutes. It can be adjusted with the DD_LOGIN_AS_USER_TIMEOUT constant or the dd_login_as_user_timeout filter.
Changelog
2.0.8
- Removed unused storage of the original administrator WordPress session token.
- Reduced temporary switch-session state to the minimum data required for secure account switching.
2.0.7
- Prepared plugin metadata and documentation for WordPress.org Plugin Directory review.
- Updated WordPress compatibility metadata.
- Clarified privacy and local switch-session storage behavior.
2.0.6
- Added the plugin languages folder.
- Documented the intentional WordPress core login hook call for compatibility.
2.0.5
- Restored the impersonated account early from the secure switch token when the WordPress auth cookie is not accepted.
- Fired the standard WordPress login action after a successful switch.
2.0.4
- Changed successful switch landing to the admin dashboard instead of the user profile screen.
- Prevented cached profile redirects from blocking impersonation when profile access is hidden.
- Set a persistent authentication cookie for the impersonated account.
2.0.3
- Fixed Plugin Check internationalization and redirect sanitization findings.
- Removed discouraged manual translation loading call.
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FAQ
DD Login As User: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is DD Login As User free?
Yes. DD Login As User is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is DD Login As User safe to use in 2026?
DD Login As User is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 3 weeks ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.
How many websites use DD Login As User?
DD Login As User is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 143 times since it launched in September 2026. It was downloaded 144 times in the last 30 days.
Does DD Login As User work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested DD Login As User up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.5 or newer.
What PHP version does DD Login As User need?
DD Login As User requires PHP 8.1 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was DD Login As User last updated?
The latest version, 2.0.10, was released on September 9, 2026 (3 weeks ago).
Who makes DD Login As User?
DD Login As User is developed and maintained by Marin Horvat.
What are the best alternatives to DD Login As User?
The most popular alternatives to DD Login As User are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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