Restrict Multisite Widgets
v1.1.4by Adam Harley (Kawauso) · updated 15 years ago
Allows network admins to restrict which widgets are available on sites, similar to themes.
- Rank
- #48,178
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 11
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.2K
- 4,171 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Restrict Multisite Widgets at a glance
Restrict Multisite Widgets is a WordPress plugin by Adam Harley (Kawauso) with 10+ active installs, the #48,178 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.1.4 came out on Jul 19, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 68 plugins tagged “restrict”, it ranks #50. It was first released in 2010.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats38 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Restrict Multisite Widgets |
|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 11 · -15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 12 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#48,178 · down 3,246 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #48,178 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #41,238 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #41,400 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #47,286 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #42,661 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #42,568 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,571 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #44,932 |
Growth %
Average -1.38% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -21.43% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +8.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
10+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 10+ |
| 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%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.1.4
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 10, 2010
- Last updated
- Jul 19, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Restrict Multisite Widgets
How many websites use Restrict Multisite Widgets?
Restrict Multisite Widgets 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 #48,178 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Restrict Multisite Widgets been downloaded?
4,171 times in total since 2010. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 2 times. See download stats
When was Restrict Multisite Widgets last updated?
Version 1.1.4 came out on Jul 19, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Restrict Multisite Widgets compatible with the latest WordPress?
Restrict Multisite Widgets’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 Widgets 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 Widgets have?
No one has reviewed Restrict Multisite Widgets on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Restrict Multisite Widgets?
The plugins most like Restrict Multisite Widgets, by the tags they share, are SiteOrigin Widgets Bundle (400K+), Jeg Kit for Elementor (300K+) and Widget Importer & Exporter (200K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 11 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 4.2K |
| Author | Adam Harley (Kawauso) |
| First released | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Version | 1.1.4 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jul 19, 2011 |
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