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Allow Multiple Accounts

By Scott Reilly

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

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

6.95/10

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 stands alone in its category with no close direct alternatives available, making it a unique solution for managing multiple user accounts with the same email.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Enables multiple user accounts with the same email address, a feature rarely supported by other plugins.
Highly rated with a perfect 5-star average from users.
Compatible with various WordPress versions including recent ones despite lack of updates.
Simple to use and effective for maintaining historic users without editor access.
No known security vulnerabilities reported, ensuring safe usage.

Weaknesses

No recent updates for over five years, which may concern some users.
Requires a small patch for compatibility with WordPress 4.8.3 or later.
Lack of official support or updates might limit future compatibility.
No pro version or additional premium features available.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with 95.5% of ratings at 5 stars and no negative reviews, reflecting strong satisfaction and reliability.

Positive highlights

"Great plugin!" — Shannon Little
"Works great with WordPress 3.9.1 and useful for maintaining historic users." — Jens
"Thank you" — solysergio
"Best of the best, wonder why the author doesn't update it." — ddmmdit
"Still works like a charm in 2020 despite lack of updates." — rAthus

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No updates for over five years, which may raise concerns about future compatibility.
Requires manual patching for newer WordPress versions.
Lack of official updates or active development.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need to manage multiple WordPress accounts sharing the same email address and value a simple, reliable solution without the need for frequent updates.

Not ideal for

Users seeking a plugin with active development, official support, or premium features, or those concerned about using software without recent updates.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully supports multiple accounts per email without restrictions, offering excellent value.

Final Verdict

Allow Multiple Accounts is a niche plugin that excels at enabling multiple user accounts with the same email, a feature not commonly found elsewhere. Its perfect rating and lack of negative reviews highlight its effectiveness and user satisfaction.

However, the absence of updates for several years and the need for manual patches may deter some users. Despite this, it remains a valuable tool for those who need its unique functionality and are comfortable with its maintenance status.

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.