Restrict Multisite Plugins
v1.1.3by Adam Harley (Kawauso) · updated 15 years ago
Allows network admins to restrict which plugins are available on sites, similar to themes.
- Rank
- #37,013
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.6K
- 4,601 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 1 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Restrict Multisite Plugins at a glance
Restrict Multisite Plugins is a WordPress plugin by Adam Harley (Kawauso) with 10+ active installs, the #37,013 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review. Version 1.1.3 came out on Jun 30, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 68 plugins tagged “restrict”, it ranks #30. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats35 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Restrict Multisite Plugins |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
Rank over time
#37,013 · up 9,741 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #37,013 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #34,794 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #48,386 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #45,489 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #45,511 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #44,238 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #46,221 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #39,535 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #46,754 |
Growth %
Average +1.88% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +16.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 10+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 10+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 10+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★1 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 9, 2010
- Last updated
- Jun 30, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Restrict Multisite Plugins
How many websites use Restrict Multisite Plugins?
Restrict Multisite Plugins is active on 10+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #37,013 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Restrict Multisite Plugins been downloaded?
4,601 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Restrict Multisite Plugins last updated?
Version 1.1.3 came out on Jun 30, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Restrict Multisite Plugins compatible with the latest WordPress?
Restrict Multisite Plugins’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Restrict Multisite Plugins still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Restrict Multisite Plugins have?
5.0 out of 5 from 1 review on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Restrict Multisite Plugins?
The plugins most like Restrict Multisite Plugins, by the tags they share, are Multisite Plugin Manager (200+), Restricted Site Access (10K+) and Multisite Language Switcher (3K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
1 reviews
- 5 stars: 1 reviews, 100%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 1 |
| Total downloads | 4.6K |
| Author | Adam Harley (Kawauso) |
| First released | Aug 9, 2010 |
| Version | 1.1.3 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jun 30, 2011 |
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