Find out why a WordPress user cannot access an admin page by inspecting roles, capabilities, menu requirements and runtime permission checks.
Alternatives to Access
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User role editing for WordPress. Manage user roles, control capabilities and permissions, and restrict admin access for any role.
Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
Custom Access Rolesv2.1.3
Create custom roles with editing capability for only specific pages, categories and post types.
BBA User Role Managerv1.0.2
Create custom WordPress user roles, manage selected capabilities, and safely review every registered role from one dashboard.
Professional WordPress role and permission management. Design, build and control user access with architectural precision.
The permissions plugin for posts, pages, categories, tags and more. You can control permissions for roles, individual users, and even custom groups.
Adds a shortcode to restrict content from anonymous users.
A modern, single-plugin replacement for legacy role editors with visual capability matrix, audit log, and AI-powered features.
Create custom WordPress roles, restrict admin menu access, manage allowed actions, and receive email alerts when restricted actions are attempted.