Active installs
200K+
0.1% of tracked installs
Rank
#247
Peak #246
Downloads / day
3,036
prev 3,361
Downloads (7d)
18,964
All-time downloads
6M
Days tracked
2
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Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- User Switching currently ranks #247 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #246, first reached on Aug 6, 2026.
- It is averaging 6,369 downloads/day over the last 30 days.
- The latest release, v1.12.1, shipped on Jul 9, 2026 (29 days ago) — release #50 since the plugin joined the directory in 2009.
Ranking history
Active installs
Downloads per day
Details
| Author | John Blackbourn |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.12.1 |
| Versions released | 50 |
| Last updated | 2026-07-09 |
| Added to directory | 2009-03-05 |
| Requires WordPress | 6.2+ |
| Requires PHP | 7.4+ |
| First tracked here | 2026-08-06 |
Description
Instant switching between user accounts in WordPress and WooCommerce.
Frequently asked questions
Is User Switching a free plugin?
Yes — User Switching is a free, open-source (GPL) plugin distributed through the official WordPress.org directory.
How many websites use User Switching?
WordPress.org reports 200K+ active installs.
How popular is User Switching?
As of August 7, 2026, User Switching ranks #247 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #246.
When was User Switching last updated?
User Switching was last updated on July 9, 2026 (version 1.12.1). It has shipped 50 releases in total.
Who makes User Switching?
User Switching is developed by John Blackbourn. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in March 2009.
