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Premmerce User Roles

By Premmerce

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Premmerce User Roles Review - In-Depth Analysis

Create and manage custom user roles in WordPress. Assign specific access rights and features to each role easily from the admin area.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.26/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 2+ reviews)

Active Installations

600+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5.87 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin has been developed for creating user roles from the WordPress admin area and assigning the arbitrary access rights to them.

Full documentation is available here: Premmerce User Roles.

Major features of “Premmerce User Roles” include adding user roles with the features needed, viewing the features of the standard WordPress roles, deleting the created user roles, editing the created user roles, granting the arbitrary access rights to the user roles, and inheriting the features of the existing roles.

You can create your personal demo store and test this plugin together with Premmerce Premium and all other Premmerce plugins and themes developed by our team here: Premmerce WooCommerce Demo.

Comparing to Alternatives

Premmerce User Roles is a robust user role management plugin with several direct alternatives available that offer similar functionalities for customizing user roles and capabilities in WordPress.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Highly functional with deep customization options for user roles
Positive user feedback highlights its effectiveness
Supports a wide range of role management features
Has a pro version offering additional capabilities

Weaknesses

Requires update for compatibility with PHP 8.0 and above
Has had several security vulnerabilities in past versions
Security fixes are recent, so users must ensure plugin is updated
Potentially higher security risk score compared to peers

User Sentiment Analysis

With a perfect 5-star rating from all reviewers, users appreciate the plugin's functionality and customization depth, though some note the need for PHP 8.0 support.

Positive highlights

'Probably it's the best plugin with such a functional that I tested.' – armandohelmes
'Please update your plugin to support the latest php versions.' – Marius Schulte (noting functionality but requesting updates)
Users praise the plugin's ability to deeply customize user roles on their sites

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Lacks support for PHP versions above 7.4 as of current reviews
Security vulnerabilities have been identified and fixed only in recent updates

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need advanced and deep customization of user roles and capabilities in WordPress and are comfortable ensuring their plugin is kept up to date for security and compatibility.

Not ideal for

Users running PHP 8.0 or higher without the ability to update the plugin yet, or those who prioritize plugins with a longer history of security stability without recent vulnerabilities.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers comprehensive user role customization features suitable for most site management needs.

Pro version

The pro version typically includes enhanced features such as more granular control over capabilities, priority support, and additional role management tools.

Final Verdict

Premmerce User Roles stands out for its powerful and flexible user role customization capabilities, earning high praise from users for its functionality. However, it currently requires updates to support newer PHP versions and has had several security vulnerabilities that have been addressed in recent releases.

While it offers good value with a free version and a pro upgrade, potential users should weigh the need for advanced features against the plugin's recent security history and ensure they maintain it with timely updates. Alternatives exist for those seeking more established security records or PHP 8.0 compatibility.