by Yiannis Christodoulou
4.8 (40 reviews)
Login as User
Login as User is a free WordPress plugin that helps admins switch user accounts instantly to check data.
Compatible with WP 7.0.2
v1.7.2
Current Version v1.7.2
Updated 1 month ago
Last Update on 26 May, 2026
Refreshed 8 hours ago
Last Refreshed on
Rank
#1,017
+2 this week
Active Installs
30K+
-11.5%
KW Avg Position
12.3
+0.3 better
Downloads
590.5K
+136 today
Support Resolved
0%
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Rating
96%
Review 4.8 out of 5
4.8
(40 reviews)
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Showing 4 of 4| Keyword | Position | Change | Type | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| web357 | 1 | — | Tag | 1 day ago |
| login as user | 4 | — | Tag | 1 day ago |
| user | 14 | — | Tag | 1 day ago |
| login | 30 | — | Tag | 1 day ago |
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- Version
- 1.7.2
- Last Updated
- May 26, 2026
- Requires WP
- 5.3+
- Tested Up To
- 7.0.2
- PHP Version
- 7.4 or higher
- Author
- Yiannis Christodoulou
Support & Rating
- Rating
- ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8
- Reviews
- 40
- Support Threads
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- Resolved
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Login as User
This plugin is ideal for site administrators, customer support agents, and store managers who need to troubleshoot issues from a specific user's perspective — without ever asking the user for their password. With one click, you can sign in as any registered user, see exactly what they see, fix the problem, and instantly go back to your admin account.
Yes. Login as User is built with security in mind. Only administrators (or the specific roles you allow in the PRO version) can use the "Login as..." button. No user passwords are ever exposed, requested, or stored — admins switch sessions through WordPress's native authentication system.
By default, users are not notified when an admin logs in as them. However, we strongly recommend informing your customers when accessing their account is necessary for support, to maintain transparency and trust.
Yes. You can log in as users with any role — Subscriber, Customer, Editor, Author, Contributor, Shop Manager, and even custom roles. The PRO version also lets you restrict which roles can impersonate which other roles, for stricter access control.
Yes. The PRO version adds a "Login as User" button directly inside the WooCommerce Orders, Subscriptions, and Customers pages, so you can quickly help customers with their orders, refunds, abandoned carts, or checkout issues — and the WooCommerce Cart Preservation feature keeps their cart items intact when you log in.
Yes. The PRO version integrates with WooCommerce Subscriptions, MemberPress, SureCart, and other popular membership / e-commerce plugins, so you can log in as members and subscribers directly from each plugin's admin views.
Yes. Administrators can log in as any user across the entire network, without needing SuperAdmin privileges.
Yes, with the PRO version. Use the shortcode [login_as_user user_id="123"] to place a login button anywhere — on a custom dashboard, a CRM page, or even a landing page. You can also pass redirect_to and button_name parameters to fully customize the experience.
After logging in as a user, a notification bar appears at the top or bottom of the screen with a "Go back to admin as..." link. Clicking it instantly restores your original admin session — no manual logout required.
Yes. Login as User integrates with WordPress's native user management system and is compatible with most third-party plugins (WooCommerce, LearnDash, MemberPress, Tutor LMS, LiteSpeed Cache, and more), as well as custom user roles created by other plugins.