User role editing for WordPress. Manage user roles, control capabilities and permissions, and restrict admin access for any role.
Alternatives to Highland Software Custom Role Manager
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WordPress plugins with similar use cases
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Modern role editor, multiple roles, content control and smart role rules for WordPress.
SmartWay Suitev1.0.0
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Qaiyo Access Managerv1.4.0
Control which plugins, post types and taxonomies each role or user can access, with allow/deny rules, per-user overrides and a shortcode.
Professional WordPress role and permission management. Design, build and control user access with architectural precision.
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