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Allow Multiple Accounts

By Scott Reilly

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Allow Multiple Accounts Review - In-Depth Analysis

Allow multiple user accounts with the same email address. Remove default restrictions of WordPress.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.99/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 22+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows multiple user accounts to be created, registered, and updated using the same email address. By default, WordPress restricts a specific email address to only one user account. This plugin removes that limitation.

The plugin includes a settings page accessible via Users -> Multiple Accounts or through the Settings link next to the plugin on the Manage Plugins page. It allows you to restrict multiple accounts to certain email addresses, such as limiting it to admins. You can also set a limit on the number of accounts that can use the same email address, with no limit set by default.

The settings page features a table that lists all user accounts sharing the same email addresses. It is compatible with Multisite and BuddyPress, enhancing its usability across different WordPress setups.

Comparing to Alternatives

Allow Multiple Accounts is a niche plugin that enables multiple user accounts with the same email address, a feature not commonly found in standard user management plugins.

Top alternatives

Allow Multiple Accounts

Strengths

Allows multiple user accounts with the same email address, useful for specific use cases.
Compatible with various WordPress versions including recent ones despite lack of updates.
Simple to use and integrates well with existing user management workflows.

Weaknesses

No recent updates or active development, which may affect future compatibility.
Lacks advanced features found in more comprehensive user management plugins.
Limited support and documentation available.

User Sentiment Analysis

Users appreciate the plugin's functionality and reliability despite its age and lack of updates.

Positive highlights

"This is a great plugin!" - Shannon Little
"Works great with WordPress 3.9.1 and beyond." - Jens
"Still works like a charm in 2020." - rAthus
"Best of the best." - ddmmdit
"Thanks for your job." - solysergio

Common complaints

Lack of updates for several years.
Compatibility warnings due to no recent maintenance.
No new features or enhancements added over time.

Weaknesses

Requires manual patches for newer WordPress versions.
No official support channel for troubleshooting.
Potential security concerns due to inactivity.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need to manage multiple WordPress accounts sharing the same email address and prefer a lightweight, straightforward solution.

Not ideal for

Users seeking actively maintained plugins with frequent updates, advanced features, or official support should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides full functionality to allow multiple accounts with the same email address without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Allow Multiple Accounts fills a unique niche by enabling multiple user accounts with the same email, a feature not commonly supported by other plugins.

While it remains functional and valued by users, the lack of updates and official support may pose risks for long-term use, especially on newer WordPress versions.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Allow Multiple Accounts plugin.

Multiple accounts

User registration

Email accounts

Screenshots

FAQ

Whether installing or updating, whether this plugin or any other, it is always advisable to back-up your data before starting
Unzip allow-multiple-accounts.zip inside the /wp-content/plugins/ directory for your site (or install via the built-in WordPress plugin installer)
Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ admin menu in WordPress
Go to the Users -> Multiple Accounts admin settings page (which you can also get to via the Settings link next to the plugin on the Manage Plugins page) and configure settings. On a Multisite install, go to My Sites -> Network Admin -> Users -> Multiple Accounts.