Masquerade
Adds a link to users.php that allows an administrator to login as that user without knowing the password.
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Masquerade shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (70+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 14 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.3 (latest is 7.1)
How does it stack up?
Side-by-side on installs, updates, ratings & support
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Masquerade stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin login | >100 |
| admin login as user | >100 |
| login as user | >100 |
| masquerade as user | #3 |
| user login | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About Masquerade
From the official readme · v1.01Description
This plugin adds an option to the User List in the admin area where you can click “Masquerade as User”, you will be automatically logged in as that user and redirected to the home page.
Installation
- Download the plugin and extract the files
- Upload
masqueradedirectory to your WordPress Plugin directory - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress
- Goto the ‘Users’ menu in WordPress to see Masquerade Link.
Changelog
None
1.01
- Added nonce security check to POST request
1.0
- First stable release
Screenshots
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FAQ
Masquerade: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 29, 2026
Is Masquerade free?
Yes. Masquerade is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Masquerade safe to use in 2026?
Masquerade shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 70+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 14 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Masquerade?
Masquerade is active on 70+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 2,836 times since it launched in June 2012. It was downloaded 83 times in the last 30 days.
Does Masquerade work with WordPress 7.1?
Masquerade is officially tested up to WordPress 3.3.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Masquerade last updated?
The latest version, 1.01, was released on June 18, 2012 (14 years ago).
Who makes Masquerade?
Masquerade is developed and maintained by jrking4.
What are the best alternatives to Masquerade?
The most popular alternatives to Masquerade are Use Administrator Password (800+ installs), Eazy Login Logo (400+ installs) and Osom Login Page Customizer (100+ installs).
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