edit_others_posts

What is the edit_others_posts permission in WordPress? #

The edit_others_posts permission allows you to edit Pages that are written by other users on a WordPress site.

The main goal of this permission is to allow or prevent people from editing Posts that they did not create.

If you have the edit_others_posts permission, you will see the “Edit” and “Quick Edit” links on the “Posts” screen, even for posts you didn't write.


Who has the edit_others_posts permission? #

The edit_others_posts permission is available on single WordPress sites and on multisite networks.

By default, the edit_others_posts permission is only given to Super Admins, Administrators and Editors.

Users not in these roles are not allowed to edit published Posts written by other users.


How to control who has the edit_others_posts permission #

You can control who has the edit_others_posts permission by installing the PublishPress Capabilities plugin.

  • After installing PublishPress Capabilities, go to “Capabilities” in your WordPress admin menu.
  • Using the dropdown in the top-left corner, choose the role you want to edit.
  • Check or uncheck the box in the “Posts” row of the “Edit others” column.
Edit Others Posts