WordPress plugin comparison
Restrict vs Password Protect
At a glance
- Restrict has more active installs: 2K+, against 200+ for Password Protect.
- On a typical day, Restrict is downloaded about 67 times, Password Protect about 12.
- Restrict is rated higher: 4.2 out of 5 from 25 reviews, against 3.7 from 3 reviews.
- Restrict was updated more recently: Oct 19, 2026, against Sep 26, 2026 for Password Protect.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Restrict has been around longer: since 2016, against 2024 for Password Protect.
Line by line
Restrict leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Restrict |  Password Protect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,920 | #12,977 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 350 |
| Rating | 4.2(25) | 3.7(3) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.64 | ×0.40 |
| Last release | 22 days ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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