# LeanRoles – User Tags & Role Performance Audit

> LeanRoles has <10 active installs and 85 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 64/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** LeanRoles is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 7 hours ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

**Audits what your user roles cost on every request, and adds user tags: label users without creating roles that grant nothing and weigh nothing.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 281
- **Downloads (30 days):** 85 (-59.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** No ratings yet
- **Health score:** 64/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 0.6.3
- **Last updated:** Oct 7, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.3
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.9+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** David Marín Carreño (DaveFX) (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/davefx/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/leanroles/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [capabilities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/capabilities/) | #31 | 46 |
| [multisite](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/multisite/) | >100 | 328 |
| [user management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-management/) | #65 | 85 |
| [user roles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-roles/) | #59 | 97 |
| [user tags](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-tags/) | #3 | 3 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| capabilities | >100 | 7,895 |
| multisite | >100 | 5,603 |
| user management | >100 | 8,012 |
| user roles | >100 | 5,784 |
| user tags | >100 | 10,000 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Members – Membership & User Role Editor Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/members/) | 300K+ | 4.9/5 (1,280) | Aug 25, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 2 | [PublishPress Capabilities: User Role Access Control, Admin Area Permissions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/capability-manager-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (143) | Sep 22, 2026 | 95/100 |
| 3 | [Restrict User Access – Ultimate Membership & Content Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-user-access/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (94) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 4 | [Roles & Capabilities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leira-roles/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | Dec 19, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [User Role for Flamingo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-role-for-flamingo/) | 700+ | 3/5 (2) | Nov 26, 2023 | 28/100 |
| 6 | [RoleMaster Suite – User Role Editor for E-Commerce, Membership & Admin Panel](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/rolemaster-suite/) | 700+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Sep 17, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 7 | [Enable Contributor Uploads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/enable-contributor-uploads/) | 300+ | 5/5 (4) | Feb 12, 2026 | 48/100 |
| 8 | [Comment Moderation Role by WPBeginner](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/comment-moderation-role/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Mar 16, 2026 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Custom Access Roles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-access-roles/) | 200+ | 5/5 (1) | Jul 11, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 10 | [Map Cap](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/map-cap/) | 100+ | 5/5 (4) | Aug 15, 2013 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is LeanRoles free?
Yes. LeanRoles is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is LeanRoles safe to use in 2026?
LeanRoles is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. Was last updated 7 hours ago, and scores 64/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use LeanRoles?
LeanRoles is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 281 times since it launched in August 2026. It was downloaded 85 times in the last 30 days.

### Does LeanRoles work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested LeanRoles up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.9 or newer.

### What PHP version does LeanRoles need?
LeanRoles requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was LeanRoles last updated?
The latest version, 0.6.3, was released on October 7, 2026 (7 hours ago).

### Who makes LeanRoles?
LeanRoles is developed and maintained by David Marín Carreño (DaveFX).

### What are the best alternatives to LeanRoles?
The most popular alternatives to LeanRoles are Members (300K+ installs), PublishPress Capabilities:… (100K+ installs) and Restrict User Access (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leanroles/ · Generated 2026-10-08 00:17 UTC by PageForge