Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- WPFront User Role Editor currently ranks #975 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #964, first reached on Aug 27, 2026.
- Active installs have held steady at 30K+ since we began tracking it in July 2026.
- It is averaging 194 downloads/day over the last 30 days, down 38% versus the month before (311/day).
- The latest release, v4.2.5, shipped on Aug 19, 2026 (61 days ago) — release #36 since the plugin joined the directory in 2014.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | #975 |
| 2026-09-30 | #973 |
| 2026-08-31 | #968 |
| 2026-07-31 | #967 |
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 |
|---|---|
| 2026-10-19 | 30,000 |
| 2026-09-30 | 30,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 30,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 30,000 |
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 | 79 |
| 2026-09-30 | 262 |
| 2026-08-31 | 354 |
| 2026-07-31 | 101 |
| 2026-06-30 | 80 |
| 2026-05-31 | 46 |
| 2026-04-30 | 97 |
| 2026-03-31 | 87 |
| 2026-02-28 | 60 |
| 2026-01-31 | 74 |
| 2025-12-31 | 75 |
| 2025-11-30 | 84 |
| 2025-10-31 | 184 |
| 2025-09-30 | 121 |
| 2025-08-31 | 246 |
| 2025-07-31 | 182 |
| 2025-06-30 | 1,235 |
| 2025-05-31 | 60 |
| 2025-04-30 | 214 |
| 2025-03-31 | 103 |
| 2025-02-28 | 105 |
| 2025-01-31 | 128 |
| 2024-12-31 | 99 |
| 2024-11-30 | 116 |
| 2024-10-31 | 253 |
| 2024-09-30 | 120 |
| 2024-08-31 | 65 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | Syam Mohan |
|---|---|
| Current version | 4.2.5 |
| Versions released | 36 |
| Last updated | 2026-08-19 |
| Added to directory | 2014-03-02 |
| Requires WordPress | 5.1+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.0+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
Easily allows you to manage WordPress user roles. You can create, edit, delete and manage capabilities, also copy existing roles.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use WPFront User Role Editor?
WordPress.org reports 30K+ active installs.
How popular is WPFront User Role Editor?
As of October 19, 2026, WPFront User Role Editor ranks #975 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #964.
When was WPFront User Role Editor last updated?
WPFront User Role Editor was last updated on August 19, 2026 (version 4.2.5). It has shipped 36 releases in total.
Who makes WPFront User Role Editor?
WPFront User Role Editor is developed by Syam Mohan. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2014.
