Wordpress Emergency Manager
Restricted admin access ?
No access to your Roles, Themes or Plugins ?
No database tweaks required, fix access directly from the frontend.
Emergency Manager
Restricted admin access ? No access to your Themes ?
A fallback solution for managing and backing up your WordPress themes when regular theme management becomes inaccessible.
Full Themes access, even with restrictions
Upload themes via ZIP files
Backup active child and parent themes locally
Activate and deactivate any installed theme
Multi-language: ENG, NL, FR, DE, ES, BR, IT, RU
Emergency Manager Pro
Restricted admin access ? No access to your User Roles ?
Get emergency access to manage user roles, themes, and plugins, even when standard options are unavailable.
Role control with verification
Edit, add, delete, and name role capabilities.
Upload & acivate plugins
Change user role securely from frontend
No manual change needed in database/ PHPMyAdmin
Multi-language: ENG, NL, FR, DE, ES, BR, IT, RU
Includes Themes, User Roles & Plugins control
12 months support & updates
Emergency Manager Pro (MU)
No admin access to install Plugins or change User Roles ?
Get emergency access to manage user roles, themes, and plugins, even when standard options are unavailable. This Wordpress MU-plugin requires FTP access for installation.
Role control with verification
Edit, add, delete, and name role capabilities.
FTP installation support
MU-plugin consists of 2 files only
Change user role securely from frontend
No manual change needed in database/ PHPMyAdmin
Easily delete the MU-plugin from the frontend menu
Includes Themes, User Roles & Plugins control
12 months support & updates
Emergency Manager Ultimate
No admin access to install Plugins or change User Roles ?
Get emergency access to manage user roles, themes, and plugins, even when standard options are unavailable. Includes Pro & Pro (MU) plugin.
Role control with verification
Edit, add, delete, and name role capabilities.
FTP installation support
MU-plugin consists of 2 files only
Change user role securely from frontend
No manual change needed in database/ PHPMyAdmin
Easily delete the MU-plugin from the frontend menu
Includes version Pro & Pro (MU)
Includes white labeling
12 months support & updates
Perfect for Agencies & Freelancers
The developer’s secret weapon for inheriting messy WordPress sites.
Take over client sites in minutes, not hours
No more begging previous developers for access or rebuilding from scratch. Unlock admin rights and start coding or migrate the new website immediately.Secure, one-click access
Temporary admin elevation with auto-expiry keeps client sites safe while you work. No backdoor vulnerabilities.Offer emergency access as a premium service
Bundle the plugin into your retainer packages as a '24/7 Emergency Access' add-on. Clients pay for your expertise, and you upsell a high-margin service.Perfect for Owners
Regain control instantly
No need to beg the old developer or pay for expensive fixes—take back full access to your website in minutes.Zero technical skills required
No coding, or database tweaks. Just upload the plugin and unlock your admin rights with one click.Protect your investment
Avoid rebuilding your site from scratch. Keep your content, plugins, and themes intact while reclaiming ownership.Compare features
| Features | Emergency Manager | Emergency Manager Pro | Emergency Manager Pro (MU) | Emergency Manager Ultimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theme Management | ||||
| Plugin Management | – | |||
| Role Management | – | |||
| Manage Role Capabilities (incl. WooCommerce) | – | |||
| MU-Plugin Support | – | – | ||
| Backup Feature | ||||
| Security Verification | – | |||
| Priority Support | – | - | ||
| You HAVE access to install Plugins from the Dashboard | - | |||
| You have NO access to install Plugins from the Dashboard |
- | - | ||
| Wordpress plugin | - | |||
| Wordpress Must-Use (MU) plugin | - | - | ||
| White labeling | - | - | - |
Emergency Manager in action
Security verification of your Wordpress password, gives you 5-min window to change your User Role accordingly.- Once you verify your Wordpress password, you can change your User Roles accordingly.
- Easily manage and customize role capabilities (incl. WooCommerce) with the new edit, add, and delete functionality directly from the Roles page. This includes the ability to give custom names to capabilities for better clarity and understanding.
- Backup your active theme, including child and parent theme, if applicable.
- If your access is restricted, Theme Management still gives you access to all your themes.
- If you have no access to Plugins, the Pro (MU) version gives you full control of your Plugins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need password verification for role changes?
Password verification adds an extra security layer to prevent unauthorized role changes. The verification expires after 5 minutes as an additional security measure.Will these plugins work if I can't access wp-admin or login into Wordpress?
The plugins require basic WordPress admin access. If you cannot access wp-admin at all, you'll need to resolve that issue first.Can I backup my current theme?
Yes, the Emergency Theme Manager as well as the Pro versions includes a backup feature that allows you to download your active theme as a ZIP file, including both child and parent themes if applicable.Is it safe to use the Pro and Pro (MU) version on live websites?
Yes, but use caution. The plugin is a powerful tool. Anyone with wp-admin access to your site could potentially elevate permissions and edit roles. To reduce risks, especially if you have multiple people with access to your site, delete the Pro or Pro (MU) plugin once its purpose is fulfilled.
Can I use this plugin to promote myself to Administrator?
Yes, if you have some level of access.
• You have wp-admin access to your site (Wordpress dashboard) whether your role is an Editor or Author etc. that doesn't matter.
(If you have no wp-admin access and no FTP access, you’ll need server-level intervention from your hosting provider.)
How do I install the MU version?
The MU version requires FTP access or file manager access from your hosting account (e.g., CPanel, Plesk etc.) to upload the plugin to your wp-content/mu-plugins directory. Clear instructions are provided for install, as easy as copy-paste into the mu-plugins folder.When should I use the Pro (MU) version instead of the regular Pro plugin?
The MU version is for situations where you cannot install plugins through the dashboard (e.g., if the Plugins page is hidden or your user role is restricted).
• It activates automatically after uploading the file via FTP or file manager (e.g., Plesk, CPanel). You don’t need Wordpress admin access to install it. After you login back into your Wordpress dashboard and your job is done (e.g., after restoring full admin access), you can simply click the delete button from within the plugin to remove it.
