WordPress plugin comparison
Restrict vs RestrictMate
At a glance
- Restrict has more active installs: 2K+, against 10+ for RestrictMate.
- On a typical day, Restrict is downloaded about 67 times, RestrictMate about 4.
- RestrictMate is rated higher: 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews, against 4.2 from 25 reviews.
- Restrict was updated more recently: Oct 19, 2026, against Aug 19, 2026 for RestrictMate.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Restrict has been around longer: since 2016, against 2025 for RestrictMate.
Line by line
Restrict leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Restrict |  RestrictMate |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,917 | #30,177 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 82 |
| Rating | 4.2(25) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.64 | ×0.19 |
| Last release | 21 days ago | 2 months ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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