# Best User Permissions Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 7 user permissions plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: WPFront User Role Editor, Permissions Editor for Ninj…, Editorial Access Manager.

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [WPFront User Role Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpfront-user-role-editor/) | 30K+ | 4.5/5 (65) | Aug 19, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [Permissions Editor for Ninja Forms](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/permissions-editor-for-ninja-forms/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (4) | Jan 15, 2018 | 34/100 |
| 3 | [Editorial Access Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/editorial-access-manager/) | 80+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Mar 18, 2017 | 37/100 |
| 4 | [All-in-One Content Restriction – Conditional Content Visibility & Access Control for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/content-restriction/) | 60+ | 5/5 (1) | May 17, 2026 | 53/100 |
| 5 | [Limited Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/limited-editor/) | <10 | — | Aug 18, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [WPSAL (Simple Access List)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpsal-simple-access-list/) | <10 | — | Aug 20, 2026 | 60/100 |
| 7 | [BBA User Role Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/builtbyamit-user-role-manager/) | <10 | — | Aug 17, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular user permissions plugin for WordPress?
WPFront User Role Editor is the most popular user permissions plugin with 30K+ active installs and a 4.5/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many user permissions plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 7 plugins tagged “user permissions” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Which user permissions plugin has the best rating?
Among the most-installed options, WPFront User Role Editor has the highest rating at 4.5/5 from 65 reviews.

### Are these user permissions plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 7 user permissions plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user-permissions/ · Generated 2026-10-02 14:00 UTC by PageForge