Restrict post access – Simple
v1.0by sachinwpexp · updated 6 years ago
Restrict post access plugin is for restricting specific post/page to specific users. So only assigned registered users will able to see the post.
- Rank
- #64,292
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.1K
- 1,117 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Restrict post access at a glance
Restrict post access is a WordPress plugin by sachinwpexp with fewer than 10 active installs, the #64,292 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Jun 21, 2020, more than 6 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.4.25. Among the 10 plugins tagged “specific”, it ranks #9. It was first released in 2020.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats32 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Restrict post access |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 4 · +300.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
Rank over time
#64,292 · up 8,285 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | #64,292 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #72,763 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #73,207 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #59,844 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #56,490 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #64,273 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #72,577 |
Growth %
Average +12.25% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -80.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -16.67% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +300.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads -100%
- Tested up to 5.4.24 → 5.4.25
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 5.4.25
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Jun 21, 2020
- Last updated
- Jun 21, 2020
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Restrict post access
How many websites use Restrict post access?
Restrict post access is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #64,292 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Restrict post access been downloaded?
1,117 times in total since 2020. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Restrict post access last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Jun 21, 2020 (6 years ago).
Is Restrict post access compatible with the latest WordPress?
Restrict post access’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.4.25, 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 post access still maintained?
Its last release was 6 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Restrict post access have?
No one has reviewed Restrict post access on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Restrict post access?
The plugins most like Restrict post access, by the tags they share, are Post Type Switcher (200K+), Post Duplicator (200K+) and Themify Portfolio Post (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.1K |
| Author | sachinwpexp |
| First released | Jun 21, 2020 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Jun 21, 2020 |
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