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Extra User Details

By Vadym

User Management & Authentication / User Profiles & Avatars

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Extra User Details Review - In-Depth Analysis

Add extra fields to user profiles in WordPress. Easily save and access user data like social media links.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.77/10

User Rating

4.7/5 (based on 10+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Extra User Details is a simple plugin that allows you to add extra fields to the user profile page, such as links for Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

These extra fields can be easily accessed in your templates just like general WordPress author details.

The plugin saves field data in the wp_usermeta table, and you can add and edit extra fields through the plugin options section in the backend.

Comparing to Alternatives

Extra User Details offers a focused feature set for enhancing user profiles with additional details, standing out among several alternatives that provide broader user management capabilities.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and straightforward to use for adding extra user details
Good support responsiveness as noted by users
Lightweight with minimal overhead
Highly rated with positive user feedback
Integrates well with WordPress user profiles

Weaknesses

Lacks support for the latest WordPress REST API
No official maintenance or updates recently
Limited documentation and online help resources
Security vulnerability fixed only in recent update

User Sentiment Analysis

With a strong 4.7 rating from 10 reviews and no low-star ratings, users generally appreciate the plugin's simplicity and usefulness, though some desire more modern API support.

Positive highlights

Albert Brückmann appreciates the plugin's capability to display correct values on the frontend
mdietger praises the plugin's functionality but wishes for REST API support
eleshmistry highlights excellent support with quick issue resolution
francisgernet finds it simple and very useful, calling it essential

Common complaints

Weaknesses

No support for the new WordPress REST API
Plugin appears to be no longer actively maintained
Limited documentation available
Past security vulnerability (Admin+ Stored XSS) fixed in version 0.5.1

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a lightweight and straightforward plugin to add extra details to user profiles without complex features or heavy customization.

Not ideal for

Developers or site owners requiring active maintenance, modern REST API integration, or extensive documentation and support should consider alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential functionality to add and display extra user details effectively.

Final Verdict

Extra User Details is a well-rated plugin that delivers simple and useful functionality for enhancing user profiles. It benefits from responsive support and a lightweight design, making it suitable for users seeking straightforward profile extensions. However, it lacks modern REST API support and appears to have limited ongoing maintenance, which may concern some users.

While it has a past security issue that has been addressed, users needing robust, actively maintained solutions with comprehensive documentation might prefer one of the available alternatives. Overall, it remains a valuable tool for those prioritizing simplicity and ease of use over advanced features.