Create Custom Role In WordPress

Here is sample code of creating role in WordPress.

Note: This setting is saved to the database (in table wp_options, field wp_user_roles), so it might be better to run this on theme/plugin activation.

<?php
register_activation_hook( __FILE__,  'create_role' );
?>

The above code will execute the create_role function on activation of plugin
(example).

<?php 

function create_role() {
	add_role( 'test', 'Test Role', array(
		'read' => true, // True allows that capability
		'edit_posts' => true, // Allows user to edit their own posts
		'publish_posts'=>true, //Allows the user to publish, otherwise posts stays in draft mode
		'edit_published_posts'=>true,
		'upload_files'=>true,
		'delete_published_posts'=>true,
	));
}

?>

The above code will create the ‘test’ role. Array in add_role function holds the capabilities given to this role. It shows with all the roles in add user page when admin is logged in.

Now, Lets login with admin account. The following snap shows the new role in the list of roles.

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