WordPress user roles and permissions define what different users can do on a website. There are six default user roles: Super Admin, Administrator, Editor, Author, Contributor, and Subscriber, each with varying levels of access and control. Understanding these roles is crucial for managing your site effectively and securely.
Here’s a breakdown of the default WordPress user roles:
- Super Admin:(Multisite only) This role has full control over the entire network of WordPress sites.
- Administrator:This role has complete control over a single WordPress site, including managing users, themes, plugins, and content.
- Editor:Editors can manage and publish posts and pages, including those created by other users. They can also moderate comments.
- Author:Authors can create, edit, and publish their own posts, but they can’t manage other users’ content or site-wide settings.
- Contributor:Contributors can create and edit their own posts, but they can’t publish them. Their posts need to be reviewed and published by an Editor or Administrator.
- Subscriber:Subscribers can only manage their own profiles and read content on the site.
