Essential User Rights is a WordPress plugin that allows administrators to easily manage user permissions, restrict editors to specific pages or post types, and limit media library access. It is designed for site managers who need granular control over content management without complex configuration.
In the Auth & identity space, Essential User Rights takes a focused approach. It focuses on controlling and simplifying user permissions and access on WordPress sites. It is built as a B2B2C product for wordPress administrators and site managers. The product is available for free. It runs on the web.
Behind Essential User Rights is Stephan Wagner, and the product first shipped in 2025. PulseGate's similarity index finds few close equivalents — Essential User Rights occupies a relatively distinct niche. Key capabilities include user permission management, restrict editor access, and limit media library access.
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