Members vs User Role Editor
Side-by-side WordPress.org install buckets, ratings, and support signals. Neither side can pay for a win.
| Metric | Members | User Role Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 300K+ | 700K+ |
| Rating | 4.9 / 5 | 4.5 / 5 |
| Number of ratings | 1,275 | 288 |
| Support resolved | 66.7% | 0% |
| Rank by installs | #180 | #89 |
| Tested up to | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
Methodology and snapshot notes
Members vs User Role Editor is a data-led WordPress plugin comparison on HostList. Both sides use the same WordPress.org signals: active-install buckets, ratings, rating volume, and support resolution where available. Neither plugin vendor can pay for a win on this page. Use the numbers to shortlist a tool, then follow the hosting links for WordPress, WooCommerce, caching, or security fit. Active installs are ranges, not exact counts. HostList rank is by active-install bucket only (alphabetical tiebreak within a bucket).
As of the latest HostList snapshot, Members sits at 300K+ active installs with a 4.9/5 rating from 1,275 reviews (rank #180 by installs). User Role Editor is at 700K+, 4.5/5 from 288 reviews (rank #89). Support resolution is 66.7% for Members and 0% for User Role Editor. Prefer the side whose install bucket, rating volume, and support load match your risk tolerance, then pick hosting that fits that stack.
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