=== User Role by BestWebSoft - Add and Customize Roles and Capabilities in WordPress ===
Contributors: bestwebsoft
Donate link: https://bestwebsoft.com/donate/
Tags: capability, change capabilities, capability editor, capability manager, role manager, user roles, user permissions, wordpress user role editor
Requires at least: 5.6
Tested up to: 6.8
Stable tag: 1.7.2
License: GPLv3 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-3.0.html

Powerful user role management plugin for WordPress websites. Easily create, customize, and manage user roles and capabilities without writing code.

== Description ==

User Role by BestWebSoft is a simple and powerful WordPress user role editor plugin that allows you to add, edit, copy, and remove user roles with custom capabilities. Take full control over WordPress user roles and permissions in just a few clicks.

Whether you want to change existing roles, create new ones from scratch, or assign multiple roles to a user – this plugin gives you the flexibility to manage all user access on your WordPress website easily and safely.

Improve user role management and enhance your website security by customizing what users can and cannot do.

[View Demo](https://bestwebsoft.com/demo-user-role-plugin/?ref=readme)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYY8DJUjSNo

= Free Features =

* View and manage WordPress user roles
* Modify role capabilities and permissions
* Copy capabilities from other roles
* Rename any existing role
* Recover original WordPress role settings
* Fully compatible with the latest WordPress version
* Easy-to-use interface with no coding required
* Clear documentation and helpful video tutorials
* Multilingual and RTL support

> **Pro Features**
>
> All features from the Free version, plus:
>
> * Create unlimited custom WordPress user roles
> * Restrict access to specific plugins and dashboard menu items
> * Reset all standard WordPress roles to default settings
> * Configure user roles and permissions across all subsites in a multisite network
> * Priority support within one business day ([Support Policy](https://bestwebsoft.com/support-policy/))
>
> [Upgrade to Pro Now](https://bestwebsoft.com/products/wordpress/plugins/user-role/?k=dabe729fc0e7bef82e30dcb21a6cefc3)

Looking for a feature that’s not included? [Suggest a Feature](https://support.bestwebsoft.com/hc/en-us/requests/new)

= Documentation & Videos =

* [[Doc] User Guide](https://bestwebsoft.com/documentation/user-role/user-role-user-guide/)
* [[Doc] Installation](https://bestwebsoft.com/documentation/how-to-install-a-wordpress-product/how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin/)
* [[Doc] Purchase](https://bestwebsoft.com/documentation/how-to-purchase-a-wordpress-plugin/how-to-purchase-wordpress-plugin-from-bestwebsoft/)
* [[Video] Installation Instruction](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz9BkouavtU)

= Help & Support =

Have questions about the plugin or need help? Visit our Help Center – we’re happy to assist you: <https://support.bestwebsoft.com/>

= Affiliate Program =

Earn 20% commission by promoting and selling premium WordPress plugins and themes by BestWebSoft — https://bestwebsoft.com/affiliate/

= Translation =

* Belarusian (be_BY) (thanks to UStarCash, www.ustarcash.com)
* Czech (cz_CZ) (thanks to Cathy, www.cathydoesloans.com)
* Italian (it_IT) (thanks to Cathy, www.cathydoesloans.com)
* French (fr_FR) (thanks to Cathy, www.cathydoesloans.com)
* German (de_DE) (thanks to [Marcel Leonhard](mailto:marcel@neomediacorporation.eu) www.mleonhard.info)
* Russian (ru_RU)
* Serbian (sr_RS) (thanks to [Andrijana Nikolic](mailto:andrijanan@webhostinggeeks.com), www.webhostinggeeks.com)
* Ukrainian (uk)

Some translations may not be complete. You’re welcome to contribute translations by submitting PO and MO files to [BestWebSoft](https://support.bestwebsoft.com/hc/en-us/requests/new). Download Poedit to get started: [https://www.poedit.net/download.php](https://www.poedit.net/download.php)

= Recommended Plugins =

* [Updater](https://bestwebsoft.com/products/wordpress/plugins/updater/?k=0864088de1701a5e104ffb77c6d7011c) – Automatically check and update WordPress core, plugins, and themes to the latest versions.

== Installation ==

1. Deactivate the previous version of the plugin, if installed.
2. Unzip the "user-role.zip" archive and upload it to the `/wp-content/plugins/user-role` directory.
3. Activate the User Role plugin through the 'Plugins' menu in WordPress admin.

[Step-by-step Installation Guide](https://bestwebsoft.com/documentation/how-to-install-a-wordpress-product/how-to-install-a-wordpress-plugin/)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz9BkouavtU

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= What settings are restored when I click "Recover"? =

The role’s capabilities will be reset to what they were when the plugin was first activated. If the role was created afterward, it will be restored to the initial capabilities set during its creation.

= Will role settings change if I delete the plugin? =

Yes, roles will revert to their original capability settings.

= I’m having issues with the plugin. What details should I send for support? =

Please check our [support center](https://support.bestwebsoft.com) first. If the issue hasn’t been addressed, include the following in your request:

1. The URL where the issue occurs
2. Plugin name and version (include order number if using Pro)
3. Your WordPress version
4. Your system status report (See: [System Status Instructions](https://bestwebsoft.com/documentation/admin-panel-issues/system-status/))

== Screenshots ==

1. Roles page.
2. Edit administrator`s role page.
3. Edit subscriber`s role page.
4. Roles page for network admin panel.
5. Edit administrator`s role page on network admin panel.

== Changelog ==

= V1.7.2 - 10.01.2025 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 6.7.
* Bugfix : Minor bugs fixed.

= V1.7.0 - 30.04.2024 =
* Update : Security fixes.
* Update : BWS Panel section was updated.
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 6.5.

= V1.6.9 - 10.07.2023 =
* Bugfix : Notice and Warnings issues have been fixed.
* Bugfix : Save Changes issue have been fixed.

= V1.6.8 - 21.04.2023 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 6.2.
* Update : BWS Panel section was updated.
* Bugfix : Notice and Warnings issues have been fixed.
* Bugfix : Multisite issues have been fixed.

= V1.6.7 - 23.02.2022 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 6.1.1.
* Update : BWS Panel section was updated.
* Bugfix : Security issues have been fixed.

= V1.6.6 - 10.07.2022 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 6.0.
* Update : BWS Panel section was updated.
* PRO : The issue with role recover has been fixed.
* Bugfix : The issue with role capabilities copy has been fixed.

= V1.6.5 - 21.12.2021 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 5.8.2.
* Update : BWS Panel section was updated.

= V1.6.4 - 02.07.2021 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 5.7.2.
* Update : BWS Panel section was updated.
 
= V1.6.3 - 09.10.2020 =
* Update : The plugin settings page was changed.
* Update : BWS Panel section was updated.

= V1.6.2 - 04.09.2019 =
* Update: The deactivation feedback has been changed. Misleading buttons have been removed.

= V1.6.1 - 16.07.2019 =
* Bugfix : Fixed small bugs.

= V1.6.0 - 11.03.2019 =
* PRO : An ability to enable/disable access to certain plugins and Dashboard menu items was added. 
* Bugfix : Fixed small bugs.

= V1.5.9 - 21.12.2018 = 
* Update : All functionality was updated for WordPress 5.0.2.
* Bugfix : Fixed small bugs.

= V1.5.8 - 10.01.2018 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.9.1.
* Bugfix : Options removal from the database when working on a multisite network has been fixed.

= V1.5.7 - 13.07.2017 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.8.

= V1.5.6 - 14.04.2017 =
* Bugfix : Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was fixed.
* NEW : German language file was added.

= V1.5.5 - 03.10.2016 =
* NEW : The Italian language file was added.
* NEW : The Czech language file was added.
* NEW : The French language file was added.

= V1.5.4 - 09.08.2016 =
* NEW : The Belarusian language file was added.
* Update : All functionality for WordPress 4.6 was updated.

= V1.5.3 - 28.06.2016 =
* Update : BWS panel section is updated.

= V1.5.2 - 25.04.2016 =
* Bugfix : Security Vulnerability was fixed.

= V1.5.1 - 06.04.2016 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.4.2.
* Update : BWS plugins section is updated.

= V1.5.0 - 04.12.2015 =
* Bugfix : The bug with plugin menu duplicating was fixed.

= V1.4.9 - 04.11.2015 =
* New : We added the edit role page.
* New : We added the ability to copy capabilities from another role.
* New : We added the ability to change the role name.
* Bugfix : We fixed bug with displaying of custom capabilities.
* Update : We update the page of displaying the list of roles.
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.3.1.
* Update : We removed functionality of Interface v2.

= V1.4.8 - 15.07.2015 =
* Update : Input maxlength is added.
* Update : BWS plugins section is updated.

= V1.4.7 - 22.05.2015 =
* Bugfix : We fixed plugins work with Table view on the Network.
* Bugfix : We fixed the selection of current role when switching between view modes on the Network.
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.2.2.

= V1.4.6 - 27.03.2015 =
* Update : BWS plugins section is updated.
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.1.1.

= V1.4.5 - 09.01.2015 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.1.

= V1.4.4 - 13.11.2014 =
* Bugfix : Plugin optimization is done.
* Update : BWS plugins section is updated.

= V1.4.3 - 17.09.2014 =
* Bugfix : Bug with disappearing of capabilities from the list was fixed.
* Bugfix : When plugin is deleted the roles are restored to the capabilities that were before the plugin was installed.
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.0.

= V1.4.2 - 08.08.2014 =
* Update : We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.0-beta3.
* Budfix : The bug with breaking words is fixed.
* Budfix : Security Exploit was fixed.

= V1.4.1 - 22.05.2014 =
* Bugfix : Problem with Masonry in WordPress versions below 3.9 on the plugin settings page is fixed.

= V1.4 - 01.04.2014 =
* Bugfix : Repair roles and save roles functions were refactored.
* Bugfix : Small css and js bugs were fixed.
* New : Screenshots were remade.

= V1.3 - 26.03.2014 =
* Bugfix : Code refactored.
* NEW : Essential interface remade.

= V1.2 - 20.03.2014 =
* Bugfix : Code was refactored.
* NEW : Screenshots were remade.
* NEW : Plugin name was changed.

= V1.1 - 18.03.2014 =
* Bugfix : Capabilities print bug was fixed when new settings saved.
* NEW : Screenshots were remade.
* NEW : Status message was added if multiple roles recovered.

= V1.0 - 13.03.2014 =
* Bugfix : Interface version 2 tab was deleted from single blog Wordpress installation.
* NEW : Css-style was added for Internet Explorer 10.

== Upgrade Notice ==

= V1.7.1 =
* Bugs fixed.
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.

= V1.7.0 =
* Plugin optimization completed.

= V1.6.9 =
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.6.8 =
* Plugin optimization completed.
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.6.7 =
* Plugin optimization completed.
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.
* Security issues have been fixed.

= V1.6.6 =
* Plugin optimization completed.
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.6.5 =
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.6.5 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.6.4 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.6.3 =
* Plugin optimization completed.

= V1.6.2 =
* Usability improved.

= V1.6.1 =
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.6.0 =
* New features added.
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.5.9 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.

= V1.5.8 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.5.7 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.

= V1.5.6 =
* Bugs fixed.

= V1.5.5 =
* New languages added.

= V1.5.4 =
* The compatibility with new WordPress version updated.
* New languages added.

= V1.5.3 =
BWS panel section is updated.

= V1.5.2 =
Security Vulnerability was fixed.

= V1.5.1 =
We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.4.2. BWS plugins section is updated.

= V1.5.0 =
The bug with plugin menu duplicating was fixed.

= V1.4.9 =
We added the edit role page. We added the ability to copy capabilities from another role. We added the ability to change the role name. We fixed bug with displaying of custom capabilities. We update the page of displaying the list of roles. We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.3.1. We removed functionality of Interface v2.

= V1.4.8 =
Input maxlength is added. BWS plugins section is updated.

= V1.4.7 =
We fixed plugins work with Table view on the Network.  We fixed the selection of current role when switching between view modes on the Network. We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.2.2.

= V1.4.6 =
We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.1.1. BWS plugins section is updated.


= V1.4.5 =
We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.1.

= V1.4.4 =
Plugin optimization is done. BWS plugins section is updated.

= V1.4.3 =
Bug with disappearing of capabilities from the list was fixed. When plugin is deleted the roles are restored to the capabilities that were before the plugin was installed. We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.0.

= V1.4.2 =
We updated all functionality for WordPress 4.0-beta3. The bug with breaking words is fixed. Security Exploit was fixed.

= V1.4.1 =
Problem with Masonry in WordPress versions below 3.9 on the plugin settings page is fixed.

= V1.4 =
Repair roles and save roles functions were refactored. Small css and js bugs were fixed. Screenshots were remade.

= V1.3 =
Code was refactored. Essential interface was remade.

= V1.2 =
Code was refactored. Screenshots were remade. Plugin name was changed.

= V1.1 =
Capabilities print bug was fixed when new settings saved. Screenshots were remade. Status message was added if multiple roles recovered.

= V1.0 =
The code refactoring. Css-style was added.
