Multisite User Management
Running a WordPress network? You no longer need to manually add new users to each of your sites.
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Multisite User Management shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
- Momentum — downloads up 22.3% vs the previous 30 days
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 3.4 (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 Multisite User Management stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| buddypress | >100 |
| multisite | >100 |
| multiuser | #23 |
| roles | >100 |
| users | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.2 from 21 reviews
About Multisite User Management
From the official readme · v1.1Description
Running a WordPress network? You no longer need to manually add new users to each of your sites.
With this plugin, users are assigned a default role for each of your sites. You set the default role for each site and this plugin applies it.
You can assign different roles for each site or keep a site private by assigning no role.
Installation
- Upload the entire
/multisite-user-management/folder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin.
- Navigate to the Multisite User Management section of the Network Admin > Settings > Network Settings page. At
example.comthis page would be found athttp://example.com/wp-admin/network/settings.php. - Set default roles for each of your sites.
Changelog
Optional Upgrade: Improved compatibility with plugins designed for standard WordPress sites (not just Network/Multisite WordPress installs)
1.1
- The msum_add_roles() function is now called on vanilla “user_register” hook so that it should work with all plugins that use the standard WP User registration API, not just WP Network/Multisite plugins
- Updating use of deprecated
get_userdatabylogin()to newget_user_by( 'login' )
1.0
- Hooking the
msum_add_roles()function to thewpmu_new_useraction.
0.8
- No longer using deprecated get_blog_list function anywhere
0.7
- Can now assign roles for mature sites and sites with search engines blocked.
- No longer using deprecated get_blog_list function
0.6
- Role now added for dashboard site as 3.1 assigns no role for any site
- bbPress registration now supported.
- New tags, including BuddyPress.
0.5
- Roles now assigned on login. Plugin can now live in the wp-content/plugins directory.
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FAQ
Multisite User Management: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Sep 27, 2026
Is Multisite User Management free?
Yes. Multisite User Management is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Multisite User Management safe to use in 2026?
Multisite User Management shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 4.2/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 38/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Multisite User Management?
Multisite User Management is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 93,311 times since it launched in July 2010. It was downloaded 730 times in the last 30 days.
Does Multisite User Management work with WordPress 7.1?
Multisite User Management is officially tested up to WordPress 3.4.2, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Multisite User Management last updated?
The latest version, 1.1, was released on October 16, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Multisite User Management?
Multisite User Management is developed and maintained by thenbrent.
What are the best alternatives to Multisite User Management?
The most popular alternatives to Multisite User Management are Better Messages (10K+ installs), rtMedia for WordPress, Budd… (7K+ installs) and BuddyPress Docs (6K+ installs).
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