User Approval Manager — WordPress User Profile Plugin
by Sotiris Rallios · WordPress.org page · Website
User Approval Manager has 200+ active installs on WordPress.org and 1,354 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on September 6, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
User Approval Manager at a glance
Is User Approval Manager well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Blocks login for newly registered users until approved
- Sends notification email to up to two administrator email addresses
- Approve or reject users directly from email buttons
- 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…
- Auto-approval checkbox — optionally auto-approve new users so they can log in immediately without manual approval
- Sends automatic status emails to users (pending / approved)
- Simple configuration via WordPress admin
- Lightweight and focused — no unnecessary complexity
User Approval Manager reviews and ratings
2 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Doing awesome. But, have an issue.
I've run this plugin on my website and love it! I've been on here before and gotten the plugin working. Yet, how can I add form fields to the admin email? Anyone else with this issue?
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Great Lightweight Plugin
Thanks for this lightweight useful plugin, it's very efficient and go straight to the point.
Amine
Where User Approval Manager ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that User Approval Manager appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best User Profile Plugins | #44 in search, not tagged | #79 | – |
Details
Requires administrator approval before new users can log in. Admins can selectively auto-approve specific user roles while others require manual revie …
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings User Approval Manager competes in
Tags
- admin approval
- login control
- security
- user approval
- User Registration
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Last updated
- Sep 6, 2026
- First published
- Feb 6, 2026
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
User Approval Manager FAQ
What does User Approval Manager do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, User Approval Manager offers Blocks login for newly registered users until approved, Sends notification email to up to two administrator email addresses, Approve or reject users directly from email buttons, 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 and Auto-approval checkbox — optionally auto-approve new users so they can log in immediately without manual approval.
How many active installs does User Approval Manager have?
WordPress.org reports 200+ active installs for User Approval Manager as of September 7, 2026.
Is User Approval Manager still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on September 6, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does User Approval Manager have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for User Approval Manager are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is User Approval Manager free?
User Approval Manager is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does User Approval Manager rank among User Profile Plugins?
User Approval Manager is #79 in the WordPress.org User Profile Plugins ranking.