Description
BytNexo User Switcher is the most powerful WordPress user switch plugin that lets administrators switch users instantly. Admins can login as user, test roles, debug issues, and switch back to admin with one click.
While other plugins charge for advanced features, we are proud to offer Role-Based Access Control, Floating Switch Back Buttons, customizable button, WooCommerce Cart Preservation, and Custom Redirects — completely free.
NEW: Pro-Level Features (Now 100% Free)
We have added enterprise-grade features previously only available in premium plugins:
- Role-Based Access Control – Choose exactly which user roles (Editor, Author, Contributor, Subscriber) are allowed to switch accounts. Administrator access is always enabled by default.
- Floating Switch Back Button – Never lose your way back. A customizable floating button appears when you switch users. Position it Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Top Left, or Top Right.
- Full Button Customization – Change the background color, button text, text color, hover color, padding, border radius, and font size. No CSS required.
- Avatar Support – Display the user avatar inside the switch back button. Customize the avatar size.
- Smart Redirect Rules – Set custom Admin Redirect URLs (where you land after switching) and Logout Redirect URLs (where you go after ending a “Login as User” session).
- WooCommerce Cart Preservation – Enable this option to prevent customer carts from being cleared when you switch to them for support.
Core Features
- Switch to any user account instantly (no manual login required)
- Switch back to the original admin with one click via the admin bar OR a floating button
- User profile page switching option
- WooCommerce integration (switch from order pages)
- No database modifications – uses secure cookies
- Very lightweight & fast
- Secure — Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) included
- Multi-site compatible
- Respects WordPress authentication hooks and security plugins
This plugin is ideal for debugging user-specific issues, testing user roles and frontend experience, providing customer support, and managing WooCommerce or membership accounts.
Privacy & Security
This plugin:
– Does not collect any user data
– Does not send data to external servers
– Uses secure cookies for session management
– Automatically clears session data
– Respects WordPress authentication and security systems
– Follows WordPress coding standards and security best practices
– Uses nonces for all actions to prevent CSRF attacks
– Implements proper capability checks and Role-Based Access Control
Screenshots
Settings Page – New Role-Based Access Control and Button Customization options. 
Switch To link inside Users list (Users All Users). 
Switch back to link in the admin bar. 
Floating Button – Customizable floating switch back button with avatar support. 
Switch option in user profile edit screen. 
Switch to Customer button in WooCommerce orders.
Installation
You can install this plugin in two ways: directly from the WordPress Plugin Directory or manually.
Method 1: Install from WordPress Dashboard (Recommended)
- Go to Plugins Add New in your WordPress admin dashboard
- Search for “BytNexo User Switcher”
- Click Install Now, then Activate
Method 2: Manual Installation
- Download the plugin ZIP file
- Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/ - Activate the plugin from the Plugins menu
How to Use
- Go to Settings BytNexo User Switcher to configure Role Access, Button Styles, and Redirects.
- Go to Users All Users.
- Click “Switch To” next to any user.
- You will be instantly logged in as that user.
- To return, click the “Switch back to Admin” link in the admin bar, or click the Floating Button (if enabled).
FAQ
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Who can switch users?
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By default, only users with edit_user capability (Administrators) can switch.
New: You can now grant switching access to Editors, Authors, Contributors, and Subscribers via Settings BytNexo User Switcher. -
Where is the switch option located?
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- Users All Users page: “Switch To” link next to each user.
- User Profile edit screen: “Switch To User” button.
- WooCommerce Orders: “Switch to Customer” button.
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Go to Settings BytNexo User Switcher. You can change the color, size, padding, border radius, and even enable a floating button that follows the user around the screen.
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Can I preserve the WooCommerce cart when switching?
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Yes. Enable “Preserve WooCommerce cart on switch” in the settings. This is extremely useful for support agents who need to troubleshoot cart issues without destroying the customer’s cart data.
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Is it compatible with WooCommerce or membership plugins?
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Yes, it works with WooCommerce and most membership plugins.
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How secure is this plugin?
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This plugin follows WordPress security best practices:
– Uses WordPress nonces for all actions
– Role-Based Access Control prevents unauthorized switching
– Cannot switch to yourself
– Uses WordPress’s built-in authentication system
– Session-based switching with secure cookies
– Triggers all WordPress authentication hooks
– Automatically clears session data on logout/login
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Contributors & Developers
“BytNexo User Switcher” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Changelog
1.1.1
- assets files updated
1.1.0 (Major Update)
- NEW: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Choose which roles (Editor, Author, Contributor, Subscriber) can switch users.
- NEW: Floating Switch Back Button. Fully customizable position (Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Top Left, Top Right).
- NEW: Button Style Customizer. Change background color, button text, text color, hover color, padding, border radius, and font size.
- NEW: Avatar support inside switch buttons. Customize avatar size.
- NEW: Admin Redirect URL setting. Redirect switched-in users to a specific page (e.g., Home, My Account).
- NEW: Logout Redirect URL setting. Custom destination after logging out from a switched session.
- NEW: WooCommerce Cart Preservation. Prevent cart data loss during customer support sessions.
- ENHANCEMENT: Added Settings page under WordPress Settings menu.
- ENHANCEMENT: Improved code performance and security hardening.
1.0.6
- Documentation Update
1.0.5
- Security update
1.0.4
- Retagging version 1.0.3 with correct version number
1.0.3
- Improve plugin tags for better discoverability
1.0.2
- Improved plugin description and documentation
- Optimized readme for WordPress search visibility
1.0.1
- Initial release
- Core switching functionality
- Admin toolbar integration
- User profile switching
- WooCommerce integration
- Multi-site support