How to Create Simple User Programmatically:
In this tutorial, we will create a WordPress or woocommerce simple user programmatically using either the wp_create_user() or wp_insert_user() functions. We will also show you the difference between them and look through some examples.
Difference Between wp_create_user() and wp_insert_user().
These functions will only allow you to provide a username, password, and email when creating a user. A user will be created with a default role, which is set in Settings > General.
You can change this value in settings.
More than that, wp_create_user() works on the base of wp_insert_user().
Now, let’s create a subscriber user with a username and password. We’ll use both functions to do that so you can understand the difference more clearly.
wp_create_user() way:
wp_insert_user() way:
Once you run this code, a new user will appear in WordPress admin:
Qaisar Satti
Hi, I'm Qaisar Satti! I've been a developer for over 20 years, and now I love sharing what I've learned through tutorials and guides. Whether you're working with Magento, PrestaShop, or WooCommerce, my goal is to make your development journey a bit easier and more fun. When I'm not coding or writing, you can find me exploring new tech trends and hanging out with the amazing developer community. Thanks for stopping by, and happy coding!
