User-management Module

View Admin As Role

View Admin as Role lets administrators see the WordPress admin interface as different user roles without switching accounts. Select a role from a dropdown and immediately see what that role sees, which menus they have access to, and how the interface appears for them. Essential for testing role configurations, verifying permissions, and understanding user experiences across roles.

Before
Before - View Admin As Role module
Enlarge
After 1
After 1 - View Admin As Role module
Enlarge
After 2
After 2 - View Admin As Role module
Enlarge
Settings
Settings - View Admin As Role module
Enlarge

Swipe to see more →

roles testing admin preview capabilities

View Admin As Role • Part of 165+ modules $349 $249

Get Lifetime Access

Key Features

Role preview mode
Test permissions
No account switching

Why Use This Module?

  • View admin as any role
  • No account switching needed
  • Test role configurations
  • Verify menu visibility
  • Understand role experiences

Real-World Use Cases

Test User Experience

Switch between different role views to see exactly what each user type sees without creating test accounts.

Debug Permissions

Quickly identify permission issues by viewing the admin as different roles to see what's missing or broken.

How to Use

Select a role from the admin bar dropdown to preview admin as that role. Switch back when done.

Benefits & Impact

Time Savings

Automates manual tasks and streamlines your workflow

Performance Boost

Enhances overall site functionality

Better UX

Provides a better user experience

Easy Maintenance

Simple setup with minimal ongoing maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this actually change my role?

No, you remain administrator. It simulates the view only.

Can I take actions as the role?

You see what they see but retain admin capabilities. It is a view simulation.

How do I return to normal view?

Select Administrator or click exit button to return to your normal admin view.

What Users Are Saying

"Configure roles then preview as them immediately. No test accounts needed."

— Role Setup

"User says they cannot see something. View as their role and see exactly what they see."

— Support

"Before launch, view admin as each role to verify correct access."

— Quality Check

Related Modules

USER-MANAGEMENT

Alphabet Avatars

Generate colorful letter-based avatars from user initials as Gravatar alternative for better visual user identification without external images

avatars users profiles +2
Learn More →
USER-MANAGEMENT

Last Login Column

Add last login timestamp column to users list table to track user activity and identify inactive accounts for security and maintenance

users login tracking +2
Learn More →
USER-MANAGEMENT

Local User Avatar

Upload custom avatars for users locally instead of relying on Gravatar service for better privacy and customization without external dependencies

avatar users upload +2
Learn More →
WPSwitchboard

165+ Modules.
One Plugin. Done.

Security, admin tools, performance, SEO, and more. All in one place.

Get Lifetime Access - $349 $249
Core Modules
165+
Admin Tools, Security, Optimization, and more
Enhance your WordPress admin experience
Admin Tools
Dashboard Enhancements
Customize admin interface
Security & Performance
Optimization Modules
Secure & optimize your site