Ultimate Member Verified Users is a WordPress extension that adds a dedicated user verification system to community sites, allowing accounts to be manually verified by administrators. The plugin introduces visual trust markers and specific workflows for handling verification requests from members. It serves as a verification layer to ensure profile authenticity across directories and user profiles.
WPExclusive members get access to Verified Users as part of a full plugin and theme library — plans from $9.99/month. See the full Ultimate Member collection →
What Is Ultimate Member Verified Users?
Ultimate Member Verified Users is developed by Ultimate Member and is a membership plugin for WordPress. It belongs to the membership category on WPExclusive, alongside other tools for professional community management and user profile customization.
The plugin solves the problem of impersonation and unverified data in online communities by letting admins grant a blue checkmark to trusted members. It is designed for site owners who need to distinguish official profiles, influencers, or staff members from the general user base.
Ultimate Member Verified Users Features
The core feature set is built around an automated request system and manual administrative oversight.
Verification Request Workflow
Users can submit a direct request from their account page to have their profile verified by the site staff. If a user changes their mind or no longer requires the status, they can cancel the pending request at any time. Admins receive an email notification for every new request, ensuring a rapid turnaround for community members.
Visual Trust Elements
Verified accounts display a blue verification badge on their profiles and within member directories. The plugin also adds a sorting option to member directories, which allows administrators to display verified users at the top of search results. This visibility ensures that authenticated community members remain the most prominent in the user list.
Administrative Management
Administrators have the power to manually verify any user from the backend without a formal request being submitted. For larger sites, a filter is added to the WordPress users page to quickly isolate accounts awaiting review. The plugin also generates a specific verification URL, enabling site owners to place request links in custom locations across the site.
Pricing
Individual licenses for Verified Users are sold based on the number of site activations required for your project. Current retail pricing is summarized below.
| Plan | Price | Sites | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Site | $40.00 | 1 Site | 1-year updates & support |
| Up to 5 Sites | $50.00 | 5 Sites | 1-year updates & support |
| Up to 20 Sites | $90.00 | 20 Sites | 1-year updates & support |
| WPExclusive Membership | From $9.99/month | Unlimited | Verified Users + full library |
For developers managing multiple sites, a WPExclusive membership covers Verified Users plus hundreds of other plugins and themes — usually less than one premium license.
Latest Version
The current version is 2.2.6. The plugin receives regular updates to maintain compatibility with the core Ultimate Member framework. WPExclusive updates plugin files promptly after each release.
How to Install
- Download the Verified Users .zip from your WPExclusive member account
- In WordPress: Plugins → Add New → Upload Plugin
- Select the .zip and click Install Now → Activate
- Navigate to the Ultimate Member settings to enable the verification status on member directories
- Configure the verification badges and request settings in the plugin dashboard
Use Cases
Professional Networking Communities
Increase the reliability of professional connections by verifying user credentials or industry expertise, found naturally in many membership environments. It prevents profile spoofing for high-profile industry members.
Niche Marketplaces and Directories
Build trust between buyers and sellers by verifying the identity of vendors before they list items. This verification layer helps in ranking trusted sellers higher in directory results.
Agencies and Developers Managing Multiple Client Sites
WPExclusive provides a cost-effective way for agencies to deploy verification systems across numerous client community portals without buying separate licenses for each domain. Membership includes the full vendor collection for complete site building.
Pros and Cons
✅ Strengths
- Seamless integration with standard Ultimate Member profile layouts
- Automated user notifications for verification status updates
- Provides deep integration with Social Activity and Notifications extensions
⚠️ Limitations
- Requires the free parent Ultimate Member plugin to be installed and active
- Does not include automated ID document scanning; verification is manual by nature
- Developer auto-updates require an active license key. WPExclusive publishes updates manually when new versions are released.
Is Ultimate Member Verified Users GPL Licensed?
Yes. Ultimate Member Verified Users is distributed under the GNU General Public License (GPL) — the same license that governs WordPress itself. GPL gives any user the legal right to use, study, share, and redistribute the software. This is the legal framework that makes WPExclusive’s membership model possible.
WPExclusive distributes 100% original, unmodified files — the same release the developer publishes. No injected code, no alterations, no security risks.
Get Ultimate Member Verified Users on WPExclusive
WPExclusive membership starts at $9.99/month, $87/year, or $149 lifetime — giving you Ultimate Member Verified Users plus every plugin and theme in the library, on unlimited sites.
Explore the full Ultimate Member collection → or browse all WordPress plugins →
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ultimate Member Verified Users do?
Ultimate Member Verified Users is a membership addon used to implement a verification badge system on WordPress communities. It allows users to request verification and admins to manually approve or reject these requests.
Is Ultimate Member Verified Users free?
The plugin is a premium extension. While the core Ultimate Member plugin is free, Verified Users requires a premium license or a WPExclusive membership starting from $9.99/month for access.
What is the latest version of Ultimate Member Verified Users?
The current stable version is 2.2.6. The plugin is actively maintained — WPExclusive members always receive the most current release.
How much does Ultimate Member Verified Users cost?
A retail license starts at $40.00 per year for a single site. Via WPExclusive, it is included in plans from $9.99/month.
Is it legal to use Ultimate Member Verified Users via WPExclusive?
The plugin is GPL licensed, which explicitly permits redistribution. WPExclusive provides original, unmodified files — fully within GPL terms.
Can I customize the verification badge?
Verified Users applies the standard blue badge style globally to verified accounts, which appears on both profiles and member directories automatically once verification is granted.
