WP User Profiles
WP User Profiles is a sophisticated way to edit users in WordPress.
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 2 weeks ago, and scores 78/100 on our health check.
- Actively developed — last update 2 weeks ago
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Momentum — downloads up 63.8% vs the previous 30 days
- Small user base (200+ active installs)
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 WP User Profiles stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| edit | >100 |
| metabox | #38 |
| profile | #35 |
| user | #85 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 4.3 from 19 reviews
About WP User Profiles
From the official readme · v2.7.3Description
WP User Profiles is a sophisticated way to edit users in WordPress.
- Includes all functionality from WordPress itself
- Includes 4 top-level “Sections”
- Includes an “Other” section to automatically work with third-party plugins
- Each section includes 1 or more meta-boxes
- Status meta-box allows easily changing user status
- Works great with multisite Network and User Dashboards
- Works great with WP User Groups and WP User Avatars plugins
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Installation
- Download and install using the built in WordPress plugin installer.
- Activate in the “Plugins” area of your admin by clicking the “Activate” link.
- No further setup or configuration is necessary.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work with multisite?
Yes. It works awesome with the User Dashboard, too!
Can I add my own sections?
Yes. There are hooks to add/remove sections, their boxes, and fields. See: wp-user-profiles/includes/hooks.php
Can I enable the modern profile layout?
Yes. Add this filter in a small plugin, an mu-plugin, or your theme’s code: add_filter( 'wp_user_profiles_use_modern_styles', '__return_true' ); The classic layout remains the default unless the site owner enables this filter.
Where can I get support?
Community: https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/wp-user-profiles Development: https://github.com/stuttter/wp-user-profiles/discussions
Changelog
[2.7.3] – 2026-09-19
- Add an opt-in modern profile layout controlled by the
wp_user_profiles_use_modern_stylesfilter - Prevent profile screens from overriding unrelated administration page titles
- Preserve WordPress’s user-validation hook contract for compatibility with Jetpack Account Protection and other integrations
- Match current WordPress behavior for profile preferences, downloadable user languages, email validation, and password normalization
- Restore WordPress’s confirmation flow for self-service email changes
- Allow deliberate access to WordPress’s original profile screens with the
wpup-skip-redirect=1query argument
[2.7.2] – 2026-09-16
- Require WordPress 6.4 or newer
[2.7.1] – 2026-09-14
- Add the explicit short description required by the WordPress.org directory importer
[2.7.0] – 2026-09-14
- Add integrations for the Two-Factor and User Switching plugins
- Add selectable local and remote strategies for discovering roles across a multisite network
- Correct the password-nag link to open the Account section
- Prevent users without the
promote_userscapability from changing roles - Improve PHP 8 compatibility for multisite role discovery
- Allow the list of loaded plugin files to be filtered
- Correct saving for syntax highlighting and profile validation errors
- Fix dismissible administration notices
- Improve output escaping throughout profile administration
- Prevent direct access to the multisite sites list table
- Update WordPress compatibility metadata and development dependencies
- Replace retired release and translation chores with deterministic commands
- Add managed release, Plugin Check, and real-WordPress compatibility validation
[2.6.2] – 2021-08-18
- Correct role assignment when saving the Permissions section on multisite
- Check
promote_usersin the context of each affected site - Prevent stale cached user data from being saved
- Improve the Sites role list table
- Show status dates in the user’s timezone
- Avoid a fatal error on WordPress versions without password reset emails
- Load unminified assets when
SCRIPT_DEBUGis enabled
[2.6.1] – 2021-05-29
- Update author info
- Add sponsor link
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FAQ
WP User Profiles: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 2, 2026
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 2 weeks 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 40,873 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, 2.7.3, was released on September 19, 2026 (2 weeks ago).
Who makes WP User Profiles?
WP User Profiles is developed and maintained by John James Jacoby.
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