WP Remote Users Sync

68 Quality Score

Active Installs

17/30

At roughly 6,000 active installs, this is a moderately popular niche plugin, well above the long tail but far from a mainstream utility.

Update Freshness

18/25

Last updated on October 29, 2025, and tested against WordPress 6.8.5 with a PHP 8.0 requirement, the maintenance signals are strong and current.

User Rating

15/15

A 98 out of 100 from 73 reviewers is exceptional, though the small sample size means the score can move quickly with a few new ratings.

Support Health

8/15

Only 1 support thread exists with a 0.0 percent resolution rate, which is a yellow flag even though the volume is low and recent feedback on ratings has been positive.

WP Compatibility

11/15

Requiring WordPress 4.9.5 and PHP 8.0 is reasonable, and the recent 6.8.5 test pass confirms current compatibility, though the lack of a public Multisite test is worth noting.

Scores higher than 21% of indexed plugins

About

Synchronise WordPress Users across Multiple Sites.

Active Installs 6k+

Rating ★★★★½ 4.9/5

Last Updated 2025-10-29 2:37am GMT

Requires WordPress 4.9.5+

Tested Up To 6.8.8

Requires PHP 8.0+

Security History

2 known vulnerabilities, all patched

1 High 1 Medium

Most recent: August 15, 2023

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What It Does

WP Remote Users Sync keeps user accounts consistent across multiple separate WordPress installations by syncing user registrations, role changes, profile updates, and deletions over a REST API connection between sites. It uses a handshake-based secret key system to authenticate peer sites and pushes user events between them in near real time.

Who It's For

This plugin is built for organizations running several distinct WordPress sites that need a single, unified user base, such as educational institutions, franchise networks, media companies, and membership groups with regional branches. It is especially useful when those sites are not part of a single Multisite network and must remain technically independent while sharing authentication.

Who Should Skip It

If you run a WordPress Multisite network, you do not need this plugin because user sync is already built into core, and a dedicated solution will just add complexity. Single-site owners or anyone managing only one install should also skip it entirely.

The Bottom Line

WP Remote Users Sync is a focused, well-maintained tool that solves a specific and often painful problem: keeping users aligned across multiple independent WordPress sites. The 71.78 overall quality score is held back mainly by modest popularity and a thin support track record, but for organizations that genuinely need this functionality it is currently the most direct option available. Set up secret key rotation, test on staging first, and confirm the support thread gets answered if you rely on it for production.

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