Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
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| Metric | User Role Editor | WP Approve User |
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| Rating | ★ 4.5 ★ | 4.2 ★ |
| Total reviews | ★ 287 | 42 |
| Active installs | 700,000+ | 3,000+ |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
User Role Editor edges out WP Approve User on rating (4.5★ vs 4.2★), but the gap is small enough that pricing fit and feature differentiation should drive the decision more than the headline number. User Role Editor has the larger user base (287 reviews vs 42), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. WP Approve User's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to User Role Editor; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — WP Approve User's 42-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than User Role Editor's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical WordPress Plugin Directory listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: User Role Editor audit • WP Approve User audit
| Keyword | User Role Editor | WP Approve User |
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| custom form | #441 | Not ranked |
| forms | #521 | Not ranked |
| form | #577 | Not ranked |
User Role Editor has the higher average rating (4.5★ from 287 reviews) compared to WP Approve User (4.2★ from 42 reviews). Both are tracked daily by AppRanks, so the figures here update each refresh cycle.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. User Role Editor fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; WP Approve User is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the WordPress Plugin Directory marketplace. User Role Editor has more onboarding documentation maturity (287 reviews vs 42), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
User Role Editor typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (287 reviews). WP Approve User aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (42 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. User Role Editor and WP Approve User both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from WP Approve User" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
