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User Role by BestWebSoft – Add and Customize Roles and Capabilities in WordPress

By bestwebsoft

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

User Role by BestWebSoft – Add and Customize Roles and Capabilities in WordPress Review - In-Depth Analysis

Manage user roles and capabilities in WordPress easily. Create, customize, and control user access without coding.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.88/10

User Rating

3.6/5 (based on 12+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.1 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

User Role by BestWebSoft is a simple and powerful WordPress user role editor plugin that allows you to add, edit, copy, and remove user roles with custom capabilities. Take full control over WordPress user roles and permissions in just a few clicks.

Whether you want to change existing roles, create new ones from scratch, or assign multiple roles to a user – this plugin gives you the flexibility to manage all user access on your WordPress website easily and safely.

Improve user role management and enhance your website security by customizing what users can and cannot do.

Comparing to Alternatives

User Role by BestWebSoft offers role and capability management with some unique features but faces strong competition from several well-established plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports adding and customizing user roles and capabilities
Includes a pro version with extended features
Generally positive user feedback on compatibility with other plugins
Responsive support addressing initial issues
Clear interface for managing roles

Weaknesses

Creating new roles requires pro version purchase
Some users report inability to delete roles
Past security vulnerabilities with privilege escalation and XSS
Lower overall rating compared to some alternatives

User Sentiment Analysis

With a mixed rating distribution, about half of users rate it highly while a third rate it poorly, reflecting varied experiences.

Positive highlights

'Very useful, thanks for the great job.' - ajawadger
'Perfect job!!!!! Well done! The only one that does not conflict with the other plugins!' - askom99
'Good work after initial problems, the team solved all problems.' - knofy

Common complaints

Creating new user roles requires purchasing the pro version
Plugin does not allow deleting roles as expected
'Add new role' functionality is hidden without pro version, misleading users

Weaknesses

Limited free functionality for adding roles
Reported issues with role deletion
Past security vulnerabilities affecting trust

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward user role management plugin and are willing to invest in the pro version for full functionality.

Not ideal for

Those seeking a fully featured free plugin for adding and deleting roles or users concerned about past security issues should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

Basic role and capability management with limited ability to add new roles.

Pro version

Enables creation of new user roles and additional advanced features not available in the free version.

Final Verdict

User Role by BestWebSoft is a competent plugin for managing user roles and capabilities, with a pro version unlocking essential features like adding new roles. It has received positive feedback for compatibility and support but is held back by limited free functionality and past security vulnerabilities.

Potential users should weigh the need for pro features and consider the security history. Alternatives may offer more comprehensive free options or stronger security records, making this plugin best suited for those willing to invest in its premium capabilities.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free User Role by BestWebSoft – Add and Customize Roles and Capabilities in WordPress plugin.

user role management

capability editor

role manager

Screenshots

FAQ

The role’s capabilities will be reset to what they were when the plugin was first activated. If the role was created afterward, it will be restored to the initial capabilities set during its creation.

Contributors and developers

“User Role by BestWebSoft – Add and Customize Roles and Capabilities in WordPress” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.