Best restrict site plugins for WordPress

The most popular restrict site plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. HTTP Auth leads with 6K+ active installs, ahead of Restrict (2K+). All 2 plugins tagged “restrict site” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

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Top 2 restrict site plugins

1.
HTTP Auth
The most installed restrict site plugin, with 6K+ active installs. Rated 4.2 from 6 reviews, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
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Restrict
2K+ active installs. Rated 4.2 from 25 reviews, updated 3 weeks ago.

All 2 plugins tagged “restrict site”

HTTP Auth
Up in the last 7 days:4#2,759
by Sami Ahmed Siddiqui1 year ago
Provides comprehensive security during development by protecting your entire site and your admin pages from brute-force attacks.
Installs
6K+
Rating
4.2(6)
Downloads
111/day
Restrict
Down in the last 7 days:2#4,917
by Tickera21 days ago
Restrict content easily to logged in users, members with a specific role or user capability, to it's author, Tickera, Venuera, Easy Digital Downl …
Installs
2K+
Rating
4.2(25)
Downloads
47/day