Safe SVG vs WPFront User Role Editor
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| Feature | Safe SVG v2.5.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details | WPFront User Role Editor v4.2.5 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.5/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | 1M+ | 30,000+ |
| Last updated | September 22, 2026 | August 19, 2026 |
| Editions | Safe SVG | WPFront User Role Editor · WPFront User Role Editor Personal Pro ($) |
| Pros | Sanitises SVG uploads before they are stored; Shows SVG previews in the media library; Choose which user roles can upload SVG files | Create, edit, clone and delete roles from wp-admin; Add or remove capabilities and assign several roles per user; Basic menu, widget and login redirect rules in the free version |
| Cons | SVG optimiser is off by default and needs a code filter; Settings are limited to the upload role choice; Sanitising rules decide what markup survives, so check designs after upload | Admin menu editor, media permissions and import or export need Personal Pro; Custom roles in login redirect rules are limited in the free version; Advanced permission features are sold separately |
| Mentioned in our posts | — | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | SVG uploads allowed by MIME type, Sanitise SVG on upload, SVG previews in the media library, Upload permission by role, Optional SVGO optimisation on upload, SVG icon block, REST route for SVG attachments, Works with Enable Media Replace uploads | Create, edit and clone roles, Delete roles with user migration, Switch to another user from the users list, Assign multiple roles to a user, Basic login redirect rules, Admin menu editor ($), Post type extended permissions ($), Content restriction shortcodes ($), Import and export of roles ($), Media library permissions ($), User level permissions ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| Plugins | Enable Media Replace | bbPress |
| Requires WordPress | 6.9 | 5.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.0 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Phones home | No | No |
| Blocks | 1 | — |