Title: Fast User Switching Author: Tikweb Management Published: September 24, 2017 Last modified: January 30, 2025 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/fast-user-switching/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=1736245) This plugin **hasn’t been tested with the latest 3 major releases of WordPress**. It may no longer be maintained or supported and may have compatibility issues when used with more recent versions of WordPress. ![](https://ps.w.org/fast-user-switching/assets/icon.svg?rev=1736245) # Fast User Switching By [Tikweb Management](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kasperta/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/fast-user-switching.1.4.10.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fast-user-switching/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fast-user-switching/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fast-user-switching/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fast-user-switching/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fast-user-switching/) ## Description Fast user switching between users and roles directly from the admin bar – switch from a list or search for users/roles by id, username, email, etc. ### 🚀👥 **Fast User Switching: Navigate Between Users and Roles!** 👥🚀 Are you tired of the hassle of logging in and out to test different user roles or handle content on behalf of others? Say hello to the time-saving Fast User Switching plugin! With Fast User Switching, you can effortlessly switch between users and roles directly from the admin bar, making user management and content creation a breeze! 💨💻 Fast User Switching is your secret weapon for efficient user management, content creation, and user role testing. Whether you’re a developer, content creator, or agency, this plugin ensures a seamless workflow that saves time and boosts productivity! 🚀💼 **Empowering Features:** 👉 **Effortless User and Role Switching:** You can effortlessly switch between users and roles with just a few clicks, all directly from the admin bar. No more tedious logging in and out! 👉 **User/Role Search Functionality:** Find users and roles instantly! Fast User Switching allows you to search for users/roles by ID, username, email, and more, ensuring quick access to the desired profile. 👉 **Customizable Role Selection:** Access settings to select roles that are allowed to switch users. By default, only administrators can switch users, but you have the flexibility to customize this to suit your specific requirements. 🔒 **Seamless Return to Your User:** Worried about getting back to your own user? Fear not! To return to your original user, simply log out. A log-out link is conveniently available in the black top menu, top right, within the profile submenu. 👥 **Effective User Impersonation:** Experience content creation like never before! When you impersonate a user, you will be effectively logged in as that user, acquiring the same rights – perfect for testing user permissions and handling content on behalf of others. 💼 **Practical for Consultants and Copywriters:** Streamline your client work! Fast User Switching proves practical for consultants, agencies, and copywriters who need to create and edit content for various customers. Say goodbye to the complexity of juggling multiple accounts! 🛍️💕 So why wait? Get the Fast User Switching plugin and unlock a world of possibilities! 🛍️💕 If you have any questions or need further assistance, our support team is always available to help. 🙌📞 Feel free to reach out to us, and let’s embark on this exciting journey together! 🚀🌟 **🔌Our other plugins:** ➡️ Add a MailPoet 3 signup field to your Contact Form 7 forms. Link: [Add-on Contact Form 7 – MailPoet 3](https://wordpress.org/plugins/add-on-contact-form-7-mailpoet/) ➡️ Submit your MailPoet 3 newsletter as your customer’s checkout from WooCommerce. Link: [Add-on WooCommerce – MailPoet 3](https://wordpress.org/plugins/add-on-woocommerce-mailpoet/) ➡️ Easily switch between users and roles from the admin bar – add users or roles from a list or search by ID, username, email address, etc. Link: [Fast User Switching](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fast-user-switching/) ➡️ Automatic mail bounce handling for MailPoet 3 to handle bounce emails easily when using your own SMTP server. Link: [Bounce Handler MailPoet 3](https://wordpress.org/plugins/bounce-handler-mailpoet/) ➡️ Create MailPoet 3 newsletter subscribers from Gravity Form entries. Link: [Add-on Gravity Forms – MailPoet 3](https://wordpress.org/plugins/add-on-gravity-forms-mailpoet/) ➡️ Create MailPoet 3 newsletter subscribers from Gravity Form entries. Link: [Add-on Gravity Forms – MailPoet 3](https://wordpress.org/plugins/add-on-gravity-forms-mailpoet/) ## Screenshots * [[ * All Users Page * [[ * Switch back to old user * [[ * Recent impersonate user list ## Installation 1. Upload the ‘fast-user-switching’ folder to the ‘/wp-content/plugins/’ directory. 2. Browse to your WordPress admin control panel, and activate the plugin through the‘ Plugins’ menu. 3. Go to the ‘Users’ list and press Impersonate. ## FAQ ### There is no Impersonate link in the Users list Only administrators can see the link – or other users who have the “add_users” capability added (only admins by default). ### How do I get back to my own login? Log out and you are back, the plugin remembers your original login, and returns you to your usual login. ## Reviews ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/0b8dfbb3f751a60058c7ee140e89ac4f0e4cae46745f6a3414a2ecc356506d31? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Abandoned Plugin](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/abandoned-plugin-70/)󠁿 [central4all](https://profiles.wordpress.org/central4allgmailcom/) September 21, 2022 Is fuctioning with problems, dont use it. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/cf52c48c6433d0af13ca19df85dba38833bc427edeea086b701bc0ea228bd09a? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Doesn’t work well anymore](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/doesnt-work-well-anymore/)󠁿 [oberning](https://profiles.wordpress.org/oberning/) March 16, 2021 Sometimes it’s working and sometimes it’s not. – The option to empty the cart is not working neither. – I cannot select the right roles to allow to switch, it is always picking the first (alphabetical wise) role – There is no support anymore ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/615c4432eeed05be2432a21460e469387618328f064580440840da4e43f90785? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[PERFECT!](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/perfect-8126/)󠁿 [wafadul](https://profiles.wordpress.org/wafadul/) January 27, 2021 It works!!! Better than the first one as you can switch users from the admin bar. Thanks so much for this! ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5c9f90d4afcd330f8e303dae3d483865c423b4731de5e880e198cabc91464850? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Replaced ‘user switching’ by ‘fast user switching’](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/replaced-user-switching-by-fast-user-switching/)󠁿 [Jayanta](https://profiles.wordpress.org/jkmwp/) July 3, 2020 I was having problems with the popular User Switching plugin. Was searching for an alternative. And it seems I have found a better alternative in this Fast User Switching plugin. Does the job very well and also having extra features like ‘recently switched users’, ‘switch by searching a user id’, ‘switch from Woo-commerce order page’ etc. Very useful plugin without fuss. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/1b27b5f6eba0684ca7a19ce9942aa82ffa6f2b3a099607b1544baaad1c0be132? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Does the job](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/does-the-job-634/)󠁿 [ybabel](https://profiles.wordpress.org/ybabel/) November 29, 2019 Works, intuitive. ![](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5ccb091cc9715982f72461be997e0a064078ecb4ada91809f8b0c5ac9354ea15? s=60&d=retro&r=g) ### 󠀁[Must have for admins](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/must-have-for-admins/)󠁿 [Anna B](https://profiles.wordpress.org/annabwashere/) January 14, 2019 1 reply This is a great quick tool to have as an admin! Saves so much time to just switch from the admin bar. [ Read all 9 reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fast-user-switching/reviews/) ## Contributors & Developers “Fast User Switching” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Tikweb Management ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kasperta/) “Fast User Switching” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to [the translators](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/fast-user-switching/contributors) for their contributions. [Translate “Fast User Switching” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/fast-user-switching) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/fast-user-switching/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/fast-user-switching/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fast-user-switching/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/fast-user-switching/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog [Changelog](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/fast-user-switching/trunk/changelog.txt) ## Meta * Version **1.4.10** * Last updated **1 year ago** * Active installations **2,000+** * WordPress version ** 5.2 or higher ** * Tested up to **6.5.8** * PHP version ** 7.0 or higher ** * Languages * [Danish](https://da.wordpress.org/plugins/fast-user-switching/) and [English (US)](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fast-user-switching/). * [Translate into your language](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/fast-user-switching) * Tags * [admin](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/admin/)[switch](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/switch/) [switching](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/switching/)[user](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/user/) [users](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/users/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/fast-user-switching/advanced/) ## Ratings 4.1 out of 5 stars. * [ 7 5-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fast-user-switching/reviews/?filter=5) * [ 0 4-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fast-user-switching/reviews/?filter=4) * [ 0 3-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fast-user-switching/reviews/?filter=3) * [ 0 2-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fast-user-switching/reviews/?filter=2) * [ 2 1-star reviews ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fast-user-switching/reviews/?filter=1) [Your review](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fast-user-switching/reviews/#new-post) [See all reviews](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fast-user-switching/reviews/) ## Contributors * [ Tikweb Management ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/kasperta/) ## Support Got something to say? Need help? [View support forum](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/fast-user-switching/) ## Donate Would you like to support the advancement of this plugin? [ Donate to this plugin ](http://www.tikweb.dk/donate/)