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Show User ID

By Carlos MartÃnez Romero

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Show User ID Review - In-Depth Analysis

Show User ID displays the ID field in the Users table of the WordPress dashboard. It adds a new column to the user data.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.65/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

700+

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

Show User ID is a small plugin that displays the field ID to the table of the users section in the WordPress dashboard. It will be added as a column with the other data of each user.

This plugin is useful for administrators who need to see user IDs directly in the user management interface. It enhances the visibility of user information, making it easier to manage users effectively.

With this plugin, you can quickly identify users by their IDs, which can be particularly helpful for various administrative tasks.

Comparing to Alternatives

Show User ID is a unique plugin with no close direct alternatives available in its category.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward functionality to display user IDs.
Works immediately without complex setup.
Versatile enough to display entry IDs from other plugins like Gravity Forms with minor tweaks.
Lightweight with no known security vulnerabilities.
Highly rated by users for reliability.

Weaknesses

Limited to displaying user IDs, so functionality is narrow.
No pro version or advanced features available.
No direct alternatives to compare feature sets.
Small user base with only a few ratings.

User Sentiment Analysis

Based on the perfect 5-star ratings from all users, the sentiment is overwhelmingly positive with no negative feedback.

Positive highlights

Perfect plugin to see the IDs - Carlos Martínez Romero
A very versatile plugin that works straight out of the box and can be tweaked for additional uses - notawizard
Funciona excelente, este plugin muestra el User Id de la bd - Luis Celadita

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited functionality focused solely on displaying user IDs.
No advanced customization options available.
Small number of total reviews limits broader user insight.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a simple, reliable way to display user IDs within WordPress without extra complexity.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a plugin with broader user management features or advanced customization options may find this plugin too basic.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully supports displaying user IDs and can be used immediately without restrictions.

Final Verdict

Show User ID is a straightforward and effective plugin that does exactly what it promises with no security concerns and excellent user feedback. Its simplicity and reliability make it a great choice for users needing to display user IDs easily.

However, its narrow focus and lack of advanced features mean it may not suit users seeking more comprehensive user management tools. With no direct alternatives, it fills a unique niche well, especially considering it is free and lightweight.