WordPress Roles

WordPress roles control what users can and cannot do on your website. From Administrator to Subscriber, each role comes with specific permissions (called “capabilities”) that determine access to content, settings, plugins, and more.

Understanding WordPress roles is critical for:

• Security: Limiting admin access prevents hacks and accidental damage
• Workflow: Assigning the right role to each team member streamlines collaboration
• Compliance: Proper role management helps meet GDPR, HIPAA, and other requirements

On this page, you’ll find complete guides to all 6 default WordPress roles (Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor, Subscriber, and Super Admin), plus WooCommerce-specific roles like Shop Manager and Customer.

Whether you’re setting up a multi-author blog, managing an online store, or securing a client site, our WordPress roles guides will help you assign the right permissions to the right people.

Quick Links:

• WordPress Roles and Permissions: The Complete Guide
• WordPress User Roles Explained
• WordPress Administrator Role
• WordPress Editor Role
• WordPress Author Role
• WordPress Contributor Role
• WordPress Subscriber Role
•  Super Admin Role
• WordPress Customer role
• WooCommerce Roles: Shop Manager