Why Developers Need WordPress Admin Rights

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In a WordPress-powered environment, roles and permissions help maintain structure and security. Granting administrator rights to everyone isn’t practical or safe, but when it comes to developers — especially those responsible for building, maintaining, and optimising a site — admin access can make a significant difference.

Understanding why developers need these higher-level permissions can help you make informed decisions about who manages the backend of your WordPress site and how to streamline your workflow.

Understanding The Types of User Roles in WordPress

Understanding user roles in WordPress is essential for maintaining a secure and organised site. By assigning different capabilities to each role, you can streamline your workflow and ensure that team members have exactly the access they need — no more, no less.

• Administrator: Holds the highest level of permissions, with the ability to manage almost every aspect of the site.
• Editor: Has full access to all posts, pages, comments, categories, tags, and media uploads, but cannot access certain administrative settings.
• Author: Can create, edit, upload media to, and publish their own posts.