WordPress plugin comparison
Restrict vs Simple Restrict Content
At a glance
- Restrict has more active installs: 2K+, against 10+ for Simple Restrict Content.
- On a typical day, Restrict is downloaded about 67 times, Simple Restrict Content about 1.
- Simple Restrict Content has no reviews yet.
- Restrict was updated more recently: Oct 19, 2026, against Oct 13, 2020 for Simple Restrict Content.
- Restrict is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.1.4, against 5.5.0 for Simple Restrict Content.
- Restrict has been around longer: since 2016, against 2020 for Simple Restrict Content.
Line by line
Restrict leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Restrict |  Simple Restrict Content |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,917 | #43,171 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 10+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 40 |
| Rating | 4.2(25) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 5.5.0 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.64 | ×0.00 |
| Last release | 21 days ago | 6 years ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 5.0 |
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