Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- User Role Editor currently ranks #89 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Active installs have held steady at 700K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 13,814 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 30% versus the month before (19,723/day).
- The latest release, v4.66.2, shipped on Sep 25, 2026 (22 days ago) — release #190 since the plugin joined the directory in 2010.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | #89 |
| 2026-09-30 | #89 |
| 2026-08-31 | #89 |
| 2026-07-31 | #89 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-17 | 700,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 700,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 700,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 700,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-16 | 5,107 |
| 2026-09-30 | 12,720 |
| 2026-08-31 | 14,383 |
| 2026-07-31 | 2,927 |
| 2026-06-30 | 4,389 |
| 2026-05-31 | 3,413 |
| 2026-04-30 | 2,298 |
| 2026-03-31 | 2,564 |
| 2026-02-28 | 1,143 |
| 2026-01-31 | 1,354 |
| 2025-12-31 | 2,058 |
| 2025-11-30 | 674 |
| 2025-10-31 | 1,707 |
| 2025-09-30 | 2,451 |
| 2025-08-31 | 891 |
| 2025-07-31 | 2,169 |
| 2025-06-30 | 3,066 |
| 2025-05-31 | 1,337 |
| 2025-04-30 | 7,511 |
| 2025-03-31 | 2,310 |
| 2025-02-28 | 2,520 |
| 2025-01-31 | 3,524 |
| 2024-12-31 | 3,482 |
| 2024-11-30 | 655 |
| 2024-10-31 | 1,662 |
| 2024-09-30 | 2,047 |
| 2024-08-31 | 687 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Vladimir Garagulya |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.66.2 |
| Versions released | 190 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-25 |
| Added to directory | 2010-03-22 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.7+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-22 |
Description
User Role Editor WordPress plugin makes user roles and capabilities changing easy. Edit/add/delete WordPress user roles and capabilities.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use User Role Editor?
WordPress.org reports 700K+ active installs.
How popular is User Role Editor?
As of October 17, 2026, User Role Editor ranks #89 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
When was User Role Editor last updated?
User Role Editor was last updated on September 25, 2026 (version 4.66.2). It has shipped 190 releases in total.
Who makes User Role Editor?
User Role Editor is developed by Vladimir Garagulya. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2010.
