Test User Role
This plugin lets super admins quickly test other user roles, to see what other users experience.
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Test User Role shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (40+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in 11 years
- Only tested up to WordPress 4.0 (latest is 7.1)
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Test User Role stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| admin | >100 |
| admin bar | >100 |
| test | >100 |
| toolbar | >100 |
| user role | >100 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 4 reviews
About Test User Role
From the official readme · v1.0Description
This plugin lets super admins quickly test other user roles, to see what other users experience.
- Super admins get a Test User Role menu under the Howdy menu.
- Roles being tested will be reset on user login or logout.
Warning: When a role is being tested, the user role in the database is actually modified. Note also that the set_user_role action is fired when going in and out of testing.
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FAQ
Test User Role: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 1, 2026
Is Test User Role free?
Yes. Test User Role is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Test User Role safe to use in 2026?
Test User Role shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 12 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Test User Role?
Test User Role is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 3,379 times since it launched in December 2014. It was downloaded 63 times in the last 30 days.
Does Test User Role work with WordPress 7.1?
Test User Role is officially tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
When was Test User Role last updated?
The latest version, 1.0, was released on December 9, 2014 (12 years ago).
Who makes Test User Role?
Test User Role is developed and maintained by mitcho (Michael Yoshitaka Erlewine).
What are the best alternatives to Test User Role?
The most popular alternatives to Test User Role are Loginizer (1M+ installs), Redux Framework (900K+ installs) and Admin Menu Editor (300K+ installs).
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