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Quick User Switcher

Allow administrators to quickly switch between users from the WordPress admin dashboard using a modular popup UI.

by ridhwanahsann · github.com/ridhwanahsan/quick-user-switcher

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Install

No release zip yet. The repository archive installs, but the folder name will carry the branch suffix and updates will not flow:

wp plugin install https://github.com/ridhwanahsan/quick-user-switcher/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
Readme github.com/ridhwanahsan/quick-user-switcher ↗

Allow administrators to quickly switch between users from the WordPress admin dashboard using a modular popup UI.

Description

Quick User Switcher is a lightweight, fast, and user-friendly admin tool for switching users directly from the dashboard without page reload. It features a modern floating popup UI and secure session management.

Key Features:

  • Floating circular button (bottom-left) for quick access.
  • AJAX-powered user search with role filtering.
  • One-click switching to any user profile.
  • Secure "Switch Back" functionality to return to the original admin account.
  • Keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + Shift + S) to toggle the switcher.
  • Frontend support for switching while browsing the site.
  • Clean, modular code following WordPress coding standards.

Installation

  1. Upload the quick-user-switcher folder to the /wp-content/plugins/ directory.
  2. Activate the plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress.
  3. Look for the user icon at the bottom-left of your admin dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can use this plugin?

Only users with the administrator capability can use the switcher.

How do I switch back?

When switched to another user, a blue notice will appear at the top of the page with a "Switch Back" button.

Changelog

1.1.0

  • Added modular code structure.
  • Added Settings page.
  • Added Keyboard Shortcut (Ctrl + Shift + S).
  • Added Frontend support.
  • Security and sanitization improvements.

1.0.0

  • Initial release.