Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- View Admin As currently ranks #2289 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #2287, first reached on Oct 29, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 9K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 71 downloads/day over the last 30 days, up 59% versus the month before (45/day).
- The latest release, v1.8.10, shipped on Oct 19, 2026 (13 days ago) — release #41 since the plugin joined the directory in 2015.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | #2289 |
| 2026-10-31 | #2288 |
| 2026-09-30 | #2293 |
| 2026-08-31 | #2299 |
| 2026-07-31 | #2305 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-11-01 | 9,000 |
| 2026-10-31 | 9,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 9,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 9,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 9,000 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | 40 |
| 2026-09-30 | 33 |
| 2026-08-31 | 33 |
| 2026-07-31 | 22 |
| 2026-06-30 | 26 |
| 2026-05-31 | 14 |
| 2026-04-30 | 36 |
| 2026-03-31 | 38 |
| 2026-02-28 | 8 |
| 2026-01-31 | 11 |
| 2025-12-31 | 22 |
| 2025-11-30 | 17 |
| 2025-10-31 | 29 |
| 2025-09-30 | 37 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Jory Hogeveen |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.8.10 |
| Versions released | 41 |
| Last updated | 2026-10-19 |
| Added to directory | 2015-09-28 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 5.2.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
View the WordPress admin as a different role or visitor, switch between users, temporarily change your capabilities, set screen settings for roles.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use View Admin As?
WordPress.org reports 9K+ active installs.
How popular is View Admin As?
As of November 1, 2026, View Admin As ranks #2289 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #2287.
When was View Admin As last updated?
View Admin As was last updated on October 19, 2026 (version 1.8.10). It has shipped 41 releases in total.
Who makes View Admin As?
View Admin As is developed by Jory Hogeveen. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in September 2015.
