Melapress Role Editor

A WordPress user roles editor plugin for everyone

 Melapress Role Editor provides an intuitive interface for granular control over custom user roles and capabilities.

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Create, edit, and delete WordPress user roles like a pro

Managing WordPress user roles and permissions has never been easier. Melapress Role Editor stands out from the crowd thanks to its ease of use and thought-out features for a plugin that will feel right at home on websites of all sizes.


Take full control of WordPress user roles with a stress-free editor, guided wizards, and built-in security features to keep your site safe.

Plugin benefits & features highlights

See the features and benefits that make Melapress Role Editor the must-have WordPress user roles and permissions plugin for WordPress websites of all sizes.

User friendly

User friendly

Take the stress out of configurations with wizards that walk you through every step of the process. Plus, capabilities are displayed in pretty names for easier referencing.

Backup and restore configurations

Backup and restore configurations

Worried your role changes might not work out? Stay safe by backing up your existing setup right from the plugin, ensuring you can always roll back to a stable configuration.

Automatic change detection

Post-specific permissions

Give granular permissions on a per-post basis, making it possible for you to allow a user to edit one post but not another. Perfect for teams where responsibilities differ and content access needs to stay tightly defined.

Preset custom roles

Preset custom roles

Not sure how to get started with custom roles? The plugin comes with a number of pre-configured custom roles based on WordPress functions and the principle of least privilege to get you started nice and easy.

Multi-role assignment

Multi-role assignment

Avoid cluttering your system with unnecessary roles; assign multiple roles to the same user to streamline management, reduce complexity, and ensure they have the necessary permissions without overcomplicating your setup.

Capability denial

Capability denial

Take full control over user permissions by explicitly denying capabilities to specific roles, preventing accidental privilege escalation, and ensuring that users only have access to what they truly need—nothing more, nothing less.