WordPress plugin comparison
Restrict vs SmartWay Suite
At a glance
- Restrict has more active installs: 2K+, against fewer than 10 for SmartWay Suite.
- On a typical day, Restrict is downloaded about 67 times, SmartWay Suite about 44.
- SmartWay Suite has no reviews yet.
- SmartWay Suite was updated more recently: Nov 5, 2026, against Oct 19, 2026 for Restrict.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Restrict has been around longer: since 2016, against 2026 for SmartWay Suite.
Line by line
Restrict leads on 4 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Restrict |  SmartWay Suite |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #4,920 | #55,780 |
| Active installs | 2K+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 1.8K | 356 |
| Rating | 4.2(25) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.64 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 22 days ago | 4 days ago |
| Requires PHP | – | 7.4 |
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