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Role

March 7, 2026 by jumedeenkhan

A role defines what a user is allowed to do on your WordPress site. Rather than giving every logged-in user the exact same access, roles let you control permissions based on what each person actually needs to do.

The Default WordPress Roles

  • Administrator — full control over the entire site.
  • Editor — can manage and publish all posts, including those by other users.
  • Author — can publish and manage their own posts only.
  • Contributor — can write posts but needs approval before they’re published.
  • Subscriber — can only manage their own profile, typically used for commenters or members.

Why Roles Matter for Security

Giving everyone Administrator access might seem convenient, but it’s risky — a single compromised account could mean full control of your site. Assigning the least amount of access someone actually needs is a much safer default.

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