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User Approval Manager

Requires admin approval for new users to log in. Admins can selectively auto-approve specific user roles while others require manual review.

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Current directory snapshot

Tested up to WordPress 7.1
Current version1.2.2
WordPress coverageTested up to WordPress 7.1
Minimum stackWP 5.8 · PHP 7.2
Directory statusactive
Last directory update7 Sept 20261mo ago
Active installations200Adoption metric — not a quality score
WordPress.org rating5.0 / 5 from 2 ratings
Official packageDirect from WordPress.org

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WP PlugIndex currently records User Approval Manager version 1.2.2 as active, updated 1mo ago and tested up to WordPress 7.1.

Overview

About this plugin

User Approval Manager adds an approval layer to WordPress user registration.

When a new user registers, the plugin prevents immediate login and notifies the site administrator(s) by email. The administrator can approve or reject the user directly via action buttons included in the email.

At the same time, the user receives an automatic email informing them that their account is pending approval. Once approved, the user is notified and can log in normally.

This plugin is ideal for:

– Membership websites

– B2B platforms

– Private communities

– WooCommerce stores requiring verified customers

Plugin Homepage: User Approval Manager

Author: Rallios Sotiris

Features

  • Blocks login for newly registered users until approved
  • Custom approval capability — assign the uam_manage_approvals capability to selected dashboard roles so they can approve or reject users
  • Enhanced General Settings layout — structured sections for approval roles and notification settings, plus a dedicated Auto-Approval Settings tab
  • Role-based notification routing — send approval emails to users in selected notification roles plus additional custom email addresses
  • Email tags UI — add comma-separated or Enter-separated notification emails with pill-style chips and validation
  • Approve or reject users directly from email buttons or the Users screen
  • Reset password button — use the {reset_password_button} placeholder in the User Approval Email to send new users a one-click “Set Password” link (respects custom login URLs and wp_lang)
  • Role-based auto-approval — choose one or more WordPress user roles to auto-approve on registration (for example, auto-approve customer while requiring manual approval for wholesale_customer )
  • Sends automatic status emails to users (pending / approved)
  • Simple configuration via WordPress admin
  • Lightweight and focused — no unnecessary complexity
WordPress.org metadata

Plugin tags

Topics listed for this plugin in the WordPress.org directory.

  • admin approval
  • login control
  • user approval
  • user registration
  • security
Compatibility & maintenance

Compatibility & maintenance

Tested with WP 7.1

Marked as tested with the current WordPress 7.1 release.

Current WordPress releaseWordPress 7.1
WordPress.org Tested up to7.1
Minimum requirementsWordPress 5.8 · PHP 7.2
Update activity7 Sept 20261mo ago

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Changes recorded by WP PlugIndex

Recent tracked changes

Version1.1.01.2.2
Version1.0.61.1.0
WordPress compatibility7.0.47.1
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