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HM Multiple Roles

By Hossni Mubarak

User Management & Authentication / User Registration & Login

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

HM Multiple Roles Review - In-Depth Analysis

Select multiple user roles with checkboxes instead of a dropdown. Easy to install and use.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.29/10

User Rating

3.6/5 (based on 5+ reviews)

Active Installations

1,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

6.53 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This HM Multiple Roles plugin provides a user interface and allows you to select multiple roles for a user.

It hides the default role dropdown list and displays a list of role checkboxes for both new user and update user page.

Multiple roles can be visible from the All User list page.

Easy to install and use, this plugin is fully integrated into WordPress and requires no extra settings.

Comparing to Alternatives

HM Multiple Roles offers functionality to manage multiple user roles but faces competition from several established plugins in the user role management category.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Simple and easy to use interface as noted by users.
Supports assigning multiple roles to users effectively.
Free to use without requiring a paid upgrade.
Positive feedback on ease of use and functionality from several users.
Lightweight plugin with straightforward role management.

Weaknesses

Has known security vulnerabilities including cross-site scripting issues.
Developer support appears unresponsive based on user reports.
Limited advanced features compared to some alternatives.
No pro version or premium features available.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a mixed rating of 3.6 out of 5 from 5 reviews, users appreciate the plugin's simplicity and ease of use but express serious concerns about security and support.

Positive highlights

'It works!' - romanivanov
'Your plugin makes everythings easy!' - Ilham Wahyudin Roma Dhoni
'Thanks!' - mattq321

Common complaints

Contains unresolved cross-site scripting vulnerability.
Lack of developer response and support for security issues.
Plugin functionality described as very simple and limited.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities pose significant risk.
No timely fixes or support from developer.
Limited feature set compared to competitors.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a straightforward, free plugin to assign multiple roles without needing advanced features or premium support.

Not ideal for

Sites requiring robust security, active developer support, or advanced role management features should consider alternatives due to known vulnerabilities and lack of support.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version includes basic multiple role assignment capabilities with a simple user interface.

Final Verdict

HM Multiple Roles provides a basic and easy-to-use solution for managing multiple user roles in WordPress. It is appreciated by users for its simplicity and free availability, making it suitable for straightforward role management needs.

However, significant security vulnerabilities and lack of developer support are major concerns. Users prioritizing security and ongoing maintenance should consider more actively supported alternatives.