WordPress plugin comparison
Restrict Usernames vs UsersWP
At a glance
- UsersWP has more active installs: 20K+, against 200+ for Restrict Usernames.
- On a typical day, UsersWP is downloaded about 1,465 times, Restrict Usernames about 4.
- UsersWP is rated higher: 4.7 out of 5 from 183 reviews, against 3.6 from 14 reviews.
- UsersWP was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Jun 21, 2018 for Restrict Usernames.
- UsersWP is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 4.9.35 for Restrict Usernames.
- Restrict Usernames has been around longer: since 2009, against 2017 for UsersWP.
Line by line
UsersWP leads on 7 of 7 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Restrict Usernames |  UsersWP |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #12,022 | #1,392 |
| Active installs | 200+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 92 | 39.7K |
| Rating | 3.6(14) | 4.7(183) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 40% |
| Tested up to | 4.9.35 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.00 | ×1.22 |
| Last release | 8 years ago | 5 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | – |
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