Members
300,000+ active installs · Rated 4.9/5 · Updated October 25, 2026
A role and capability plugin that offers a simple interface for editing, creating, cloning and deleting WordPress roles. It supports multiple roles per user, denying specific capabilities, content restricted by role, shortcodes, a private site mode and role import and export. It suits membership sites and teams needing tighter access control. The plugin and all of its add-ons are free, and it integrates with MemberPress for paid memberships.
Pros
- Visual role and capability editor
- Several roles per user and role cloning
- Content restriction and private site mode
Cons
- Role changes apply to every user who holds the role
- Payments and memberships are not handled by this plugin
- Add-on integrations depend on the other plugin being active
Topics: Security plugins , User Role plugins
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