Editor Role
Quick Definition
The Editor role in WordPress can publish, edit, and delete any post or page — including content by other users. Editors also moderate comments and manage categories and tags.
What Is the Editor Role?
Second most powerful role after Administrator. Can publish, edit, delete ALL posts/pages (own + others), moderate comments, manage categories/tags.
Cannot: install plugins/themes, manage users, change settings.
Role hierarchy: Subscriber → Contributor → Author → Editor → Administrator.
Use for: content managers on multi-author sites. Only give to trusted people — can delete any post.
Why It Matters
Right role = right permissions. See our security guide and dashboard guide.
Related Terms
AuthorIn WordPress, an Author is a user role that can write, edit, publish, and delete their own posts — but cannot touch other users' content or manage site settings.DashboardThe WordPress Dashboard is the first screen you see after logging in. It's your site's control center — showing a summary of your content, recent activity, and quick links to every admin feature.WordPressWordPress is a free, open-source content management system (CMS) that powers 42.4% of all websites on the internet. It lets you create and manage a website without writing code.
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