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User Role Editor

v4.64.5
by Vladimir Garagulya · 4.5 (287 reviews)

User Role Editor WordPress plugin makes user roles and capabilities changing easy. Edit/add/delete WordPress user roles and capabilities.

700K+ active installs Updated Apr 16, 2025 Tested to 6.8.1 Requires PHP 7.3
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About User Role Editor

The User Role Editor WordPress plugin allows you to easily change user roles and capabilities. You can add new roles, customize their capabilities, and assign multiple roles to a user. There is also a Pro version available with additional features and support.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the User Role Editor WordPress plugin allow you to do?
The User Role Editor WordPress plugin allows you to change user roles and capabilities easily.
How do you add capabilities to a role?
To add capabilities to a role, you simply need to turn on the checkboxes of the capabilities you wish to add and click the 'Update' button to save your changes.
Can you add new roles and customize their capabilities?
Yes, you can add new roles and customize their capabilities according to your needs, either from scratch or as a copy of an existing role.
Can unnecessary self-made roles be deleted?
Yes, unnecessary self-made roles can be deleted as long as there are no users assigned to that role.
Can the default role assigned to new users be changed?
Yes, the default role assigned to new users can be changed.

Changelog

[4.64.5] 16.04.2025

  • Update: Marked as compatible with WordPress 6.8
  • Update: Minor changes were applied to the CSS/JS loading code to minimize “Plugin Check” tool warnings.
  • Plugin headers were extended at role-editor.php and readme.txt files according to wordpress.org recommendations.

[4.64.4] 15.12.2024

  • Security Fix: Users – “Add Role”, “Revoke Role” buttons: Cross-Site request forgery to privilege escalation was possible due to missed nonce validation. This issue was discovered and responsibly reported by vgo0.

File changelog.txt contains the full list of changes.

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