Every user with access to your website has a level of control, and outdated or unnecessary accounts can pose a security risk. If you have inactive users, former employees, or old developer accounts still listed as administrators, it’s time for a cleanup.
Why You Should Remove Unnecessary Users
- Security Risks – Every admin account is a potential entry point for hackers. Removing inactive or unnecessary accounts reduces your site’s vulnerability.
- Better Access Control – Limiting admin users ensures only trusted individuals have full control over your website.
- Less Clutter – A cleaner user list makes it easier to manage roles and permissions.
How to Remove Users in WordPress
Step 1: Review Your User List
- Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
- Go to Users > All Users to see a list of everyone with access to your site.
- Look for inactive accounts, old team members, or developers who no longer need access.
Step 2: Remove Unused or Unnecessary Accounts
- Click on the username you want to remove.
- Select Delete and choose whether to transfer their content to another user or delete it.
- Confirm the deletion.
- Repeat for any other unnecessary accounts.
Best Practices for Managing Users
- Limit administrator accounts – Only essential team members should have admin-level access.
- Use appropriate roles – Assign users the lowest necessary role (e.g., Editors for content updates, Contributors for blog submissions).
- Review users regularly – Check your user list every few months to remove any unnecessary accounts.
What’s Next?
Managing user accounts is an essential part of website security, but it’s just one step in maintaining a secure and high-performing site. A Website Diagnostic Review helps identify security risks, outdated plugins, and performance issues before they become major problems. Learn more about how a full website review can benefit your business here.
