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Ultimate Member – Online Users

By Mykyta Synelnikov

Community & Social / Membership Sites & Subscriptions

Ultimate Member – Online Users Review - In-Depth Analysis

Display online users anywhere on your site with this Ultimate Member extension. Use shortcodes or widgets to show user status.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.65/10

User Rating

4/5 (based on 1+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

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 Ultimate Member extension will allow you to display online users anywhere with a shortcode or a sidebar widget and also lets you show the user’s online status on their profile.

Key features include showing online users with a shortcode, a widget for displaying online users in the sidebar or footer, and the ability to show all user roles or select one role only. You can set the number of profile pictures to show initially, with additional users revealed in a section. A green dot indicates each online user's status on their profile, and you can display their online status in the profile header or directory. Users can also choose to be shown as online or not via a privacy option on their account page.

For more information about all of the plugin's features, visit the Ultimate Member - Online Users page.

If you want to add a new language to Ultimate Member, you can contribute via translate.wordpress.org. Developers can find a list of UM Hooks in the Hooks Documentation.

If you need help with Ultimate Member, check out the documentation and knowledge base. If you can't find a solution, you can create a topic on the support forum.

Comparing to Alternatives

Ultimate Member – Online Users is a plugin focused on displaying online user information, complementing broader membership and user management plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and focused functionality for showing online users
Lightweight and easy to integrate with Ultimate Member plugin
Free to use with no hidden costs

Weaknesses

Limited features compared to full membership plugins
No dedicated pro version with advanced options
Relies on Ultimate Member for extended user management

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback is limited but generally acknowledges the plugin's straightforward purpose and ease of use.

Positive highlights

Easy to set up and use (User A)
Integrates well with Ultimate Member (User B)
Provides clear online user lists (User C)

Common complaints

Lacks advanced customization options
No standalone user management features
Limited updates and support

Weaknesses

Minimal feature set
No premium support or enhancements

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Website owners using the Ultimate Member plugin who want a simple way to display online users.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a comprehensive membership or user management solution without relying on other plugins.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic online user display functionality without any cost or premium upgrades.

Final Verdict

Ultimate Member – Online Users serves a niche purpose effectively by showing online users in a straightforward manner. It is best suited for those already using the Ultimate Member plugin and needing this specific feature.

However, its limited scope and lack of a pro version mean it is not a standalone solution for user management or membership needs. Users should consider it as a complementary tool rather than a full-featured plugin.