Let Editors See the Users List (Read-Only)

Lets editors open the Users screen to look people up, without being able to add, edit, promote or delete anyone.

WPIDE Team
Updated October 28, 2026

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// Roles that may view the Users list.
$wpide_list_users_roles = array( 'editor' );

add_filter( 'user_has_cap', function ( $allcaps, $caps, $args, $user ) use ( $wpide_list_users_roles ) {
    if ( in_array( 'list_users', $caps, true ) && array_intersect( $wpide_list_users_roles, (array) $user->roles ) ) {
        $allcaps['list_users'] = true;
    }

    return $allcaps;
}, 10, 4 );

Notes

Grants only the list_users capability, in memory; turning the snippet off removes it.

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Code type: PHP
Category: Users
Runs: Run everywhere
Requires: Nothing beyond WordPress
Version: 1
Updated: October 28, 2026

Let Editors See the Users List (Read-Only)

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