Instant WordPress user switching. Login as user to test roles, debug issues, and support customers with secure one-click admin return.

BytNexo

BytNexo User Switcher is the most powerful WordPress user switching plugin that lets administrators and authorized roles instantly switch between user accounts. Test user roles, debug frontend issues, provide customer support, and switch back to your admin account with just one click.
Enterprise-Grade Features Now Available 100% Free
We’ve included premium features that other plugins charge for, making this the most comprehensive free user switching solution available:
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<li>Preview (Read-Only) Mode – New in version 1.2.0! When enabled, all forms become read-only when you switch to a user. This prevents accidental data modifications while testing user accounts. Perfect for debugging without the risk of changing customer data.You can enable and disable it from setting.</li>
<li>Role-Based Access Control – Grant switching permissions to Editors, Authors, Contributors, or Subscribers. Administrator access is always enabled by default.</li>
<li>Floating Switch Back Button – A fully customizable button appears when you switch users. Position it at Bottom Left, Bottom Right, Top Left, or Top Right for easy access.</li>
<li>Complete Button Customization – Change background color, button text, text color, hover effects, padding, border radius, and font size without any CSS knowledge.</li>
<li>Avatar Integration – Display user avatars inside switch buttons with customizable avatar sizes for better visual identification.</li>
<li>Smart Redirect Rules – Set custom Admin Redirect URLs (where you land after switching) and Logout Redirect URLs (destination after ending a switched session).</li>
<li>WooCommerce Cart Preservation – Prevent customer carts from being cleared when switching to them for support, preserving their shopping experience.</li>
<li>Form Protection – Preview mode automatically disables all forms including checkout, profile updates, comments, and AJAX submissions to prevent accidental changes.</li>
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Core Features
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<li>Switch to any user account instantly without manual login</li>
<li>Return to original admin account with one click via admin bar or floating button</li>
<li>User profile page switching option</li>
<li>Full WooCommerce integration with order page switching</li>
<li>No database modifications – uses secure cookie-based sessions</li>
<li>Lightweight and high-performance</li>
<li>Multi-site compatible</li>
<li>Respects all WordPress authentication hooks and security plugins</li>
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Perfect For
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<li>Debugging user-specific issues</li>
<li>Testing different user roles and frontend experiences</li>
<li>Providing customer support without asking for passwords</li>
<li>Managing WooCommerce and membership accounts</li>
<li>Quality assurance testing</li>
<li>Training and demonstration purposes</li>
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<h3>Privacy & Security</h3>
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 
– Preview Mode adds an additional layer of protection against accidental data modifications 
– All form submissions in preview mode are blocked at both JavaScript and PHP levels
<h3>Support</h3>
For support, bug reports, and feature requests, please visit: 
https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bytnexo-user-switcher/
If you find this plugin helpful, please consider leaving a review: 
https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/bytnexo-user-switcher/reviews/#new-post

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