Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Admin Bar User Switching currently ranks #5001 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #4964, first reached on Jul 25, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 2K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 9 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 9% versus the month before (9/day).
- The latest release, v1.4, shipped on May 24, 2022 (1,608 days ago) — release #6 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | #5001 |
| 2026-09-30 | #5030 |
| 2026-08-31 | #5055 |
| 2026-07-31 | #4975 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-18 | 2,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 2,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 2,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 5 |
| 2026-09-30 | 9 |
| 2026-08-31 | 10 |
| 2026-07-31 | 3 |
| 2026-06-30 | 6 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 5 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 3 |
| 2025-12-31 | 3 |
| 2025-11-30 | 2 |
| 2025-10-31 | 6 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2 |
| 2025-08-31 | 2 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2 |
| 2025-06-30 | 4 |
| 2025-05-31 | 2 |
| 2025-04-30 | 3 |
| 2025-03-31 | 7 |
| 2025-02-28 | 9 |
| 2025-01-31 | 7 |
| 2024-12-31 | 4 |
| 2024-11-30 | 6 |
| 2024-10-31 | 9 |
| 2024-09-30 | 11 |
| 2024-08-31 | 11 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Saad Iqbal |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.4 |
| Versions released | 6 |
| Last updated | 2022-05-24 |
| Added to directory | 2014-11-27 |
| Requires WordPress | 3.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Extends the excellent User Switching plugin by John Blackbourn by adding a User Switching to the admin bar for quick and easy user switching.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Admin Bar User Switching?
WordPress.org reports 2K+ active installs.
How popular is Admin Bar User Switching?
As of October 18, 2026, Admin Bar User Switching ranks #5001 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #4964.
When was Admin Bar User Switching last updated?
Admin Bar User Switching was last updated on May 24, 2022 (version 1.4). It has shipped 6 releases in total.
Who makes Admin Bar User Switching?
Admin Bar User Switching is developed by Saad Iqbal. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in November 2014.
