WordPress plugin comparison
Restricted Site Access vs Simply Static
At a glance
- Simply Static has more active installs: 30K+, against 10K+ for Restricted Site Access.
- On a typical day, Simply Static is downloaded about 1,702 times, Restricted Site Access about 934.
- Restricted Site Access is rated higher: 4.8 out of 5 from 62 reviews, against 4.5 from 195 reviews.
- Simply Static was updated more recently: Nov 9, 2026, against Oct 14, 2026 for Restricted Site Access.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Restricted Site Access has been around longer: since 2009, against 2015 for Simply Static.
Line by line
Simply Static leads on 5 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Restricted Site Access |  Simply Static |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #1,437 | #917 |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 30K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 28.5K | 67.6K |
| Rating | 4.8(62) | 4.5(195) |
| Support threads resolved | 100% | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×1.00 | ×1.38 |
| Last release | 26 days ago | today |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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