User Switching vs WP Multisite User Sync/Unsync
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
User Switching leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #241, ahead of WP Multisite User Sync/Unsync at #8,083. Over the last 7 days User Switching slipped 2 places and WP Multisite User Sync/Unsync slipped 133 places. User Switching has the largest install base, roughly 286× the next: 200K+ active installs against 700+ for WP Multisite User Sync/Unsync. Downloads this week: User Switching 22,548 and WP Multisite User Sync/Unsync 327. Ratings: User Switching 4.9★ from 238 and WP Multisite User Sync/Unsync 4.2★ from 18 reviews.
| Metric | User Switching | WP Multisite User Sync/Unsync |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #241 ▼ 2 | #8,083 ▼ 133 |
| Active installs | 200K+ | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 22,548 | 327 |
| Rating | 4.9★ (238) | 4.2★ (18) |
| Last updated | Aug 29, 2026 | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.12.2 | 1.5.0 |
| Best rank on record | #239 | #7,876 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Mar 2009 | Mar 2017 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, User Switching or WP Multisite User Sync/Unsync?
By active installs, User Switching: 200K+ sites run it against 700+ for WP Multisite User Sync/Unsync, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 27, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, User Switching or WP Multisite User Sync/Unsync?
User Switching, at #241 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with WP Multisite User Sync/Unsync at #8,083. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are User Switching or WP Multisite User Sync/Unsync alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.