HM Multiple Roles
It hides the default role dropdown list and displays a list of role checkboxes to select multiple roles for a user.
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HM Multiple Roles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where HM Multiple Roles stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| role | >100 |
| roles | #63 |
| user | >100 |
| user roles | >100 |
| users | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 3.6 from 5 reviews
About HM Multiple Roles
From the official readme · v2.1.1Description
This HM Multiple Roles plugin provides a user interface and allows you to select multiple roles for a user.
It hides the default role dropdown list and displays a list of role checkboxes for both new user and update user page.
Multiple roles can be visible from the All User list page.
How to use it:
🌟 Plugin Features:
- Easy to install and use
- Fully integrated in wordpress
- Select multiple roles
- No extra settings required
👍 Feedback/Rating:
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👉 HM Multiple Roles Select multiple roles for a user
Installation
Install HM Multiple Roles Plugin as a regular WordPress plugin. Here are different ways to install plugin:
Install by search plugin:
- In your Admin, go to menu Plugins > Add New
- Search HM Multiple Roles Plugin
- Click to install
- Activate the plugin
Install by upload plugin:
- Download the latest version of HM Multiple Roles Plugin (.zip file)
- In your Admin, go to menu Plugins > Add New
- Select “Upload Plugin”
- Click on “Choose File”
- Select downloaded hm-multiple-roles.zip and click on “Install Now” button
- Activate the plugin
Changelog
2.1.1
- Updated Freemius SDK to the latest version
2.1
- Freemius SDK update to 2.9.0
2.0
- Freemius SDK update to 2.8.1
1.9
- Freemius SDK update to 2.5.10
1.8
- Securiy fix
1.7
- Securiy fix
Screenshots
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FAQ
HM Multiple Roles: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is HM Multiple Roles free?
Yes. HM Multiple Roles is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is HM Multiple Roles safe to use in 2026?
HM Multiple Roles shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 3.6/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 36/100 on our health check.
How many websites use HM Multiple Roles?
HM Multiple Roles is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 29,298 times since it launched in January 2021. It was downloaded 350 times in the last 30 days.
Does HM Multiple Roles work with WordPress 7.1?
HM Multiple Roles is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does HM Multiple Roles need?
HM Multiple Roles requires PHP 7.2 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was HM Multiple Roles last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.1, was released on February 6, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes HM Multiple Roles?
HM Multiple Roles is developed and maintained by Hossni Mubarak.
What are the best alternatives to HM Multiple Roles?
The most popular alternatives to HM Multiple Roles are User Role Editor (700K+ installs), Controlled Admin Access (10K+ installs) and Remove admin menus by role (8K+ installs).
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