# WP User Profiles

> WP User Profiles has 200+ active installs, a 4.3/5 rating from 19 reviews and 2K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 78/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** WP User Profiles is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 60 minutes ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

**WP User Profiles is a sophisticated way to edit users in WordPress.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 200+
- **Total downloads:** 40,884
- **Downloads (30 days):** 2,023 (+63.8% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.3/5 from 19 reviews
- **Health score:** 78/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 2.7.4
- **Last updated:** Oct 2, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 6.4+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** John James Jacoby (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/johnjamesjacoby/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-user-profiles/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/edit/) | #14 | 94 |
| [metabox](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/metabox/) | #10 | 47 |
| [profile](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/profile/) | #33 | 202 |
| [user](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/user/) | #52 | 294 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| edit | >100 | 10,000 |
| metabox | #38 | 1,661 |
| profile | #35 | 6,175 |
| user | #85 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 2.6: 56.4%
- 2.7: 39%
- 2.1: 4.5%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Forget About Shortcode Buttons](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/forget-about-shortcode-buttons/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (69) | Nov 4, 2024 | 38/100 |
| 2 | [Require Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/require-featured-image/) | 3K+ | 3.9/5 (16) | Dec 17, 2019 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [Clear Floats Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/clear-floats-button/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (6) | Jul 11, 2022 | 40/100 |
| 4 | [Roles & Capabilities](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/leira-roles/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (7) | Dec 19, 2025 | 54/100 |
| 5 | [Three Column Screen Layout](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/three-column-screen-layout/) | 1K+ | 3.8/5 (16) | Dec 12, 2016 | 34/100 |
| 6 | [Bulk Menu Edit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bulk-menu-edit/) | 800+ | 3.7/5 (3) | Jul 30, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Slash Edit: Admin Shortcuts to Edit Posts and Pages Faster](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/slash-edit/) | 500+ | 5/5 (8) | Apr 16, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 8 | [Tabify Edit Screen](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tabify-edit-screen/) | 500+ | 4.9/5 (22) | Feb 28, 2021 | 44/100 |
| 9 | [Excerpt Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/excerpt-editor/) | 500+ | 4/5 (1) | Dec 17, 2009 | 31/100 |
| 10 | [Tabs in Post Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tabs-in-post-editor/) | 500+ | 4.7/5 (3) | Oct 18, 2013 | 33/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

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

### Is WP User Profiles safe to use in 2026?
WP User Profiles is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 200+ sites, is rated 4.3/5 and was last updated 60 minutes ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use WP User Profiles?
WP User Profiles is active on 200+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 40,884 times since it launched in October 2015. It was downloaded 2,023 times in the last 30 days.

### Does WP User Profiles work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested WP User Profiles up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 6.4 or newer.

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

### When was WP User Profiles last updated?
The latest version, 2.7.4, was released on October 2, 2026 (60 minutes ago).

### Who makes WP User Profiles?
WP User Profiles is developed and maintained by John James Jacoby.

### What are the best alternatives to WP User Profiles?
The most popular alternatives to WP User Profiles are Forget About Shortcode Butt… (20K+ installs), Require Featured Image (3K+ installs) and Clear Floats Button (2K+ installs).


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