Simple Content Restriction
v0.1by S · updated 16 years ago
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- Rank
- #36,054
- Up6,788 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 15
- 10+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 3.2K
- 3,239 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Simple Content Restriction at a glance
Simple Content Restriction is a WordPress plugin by S with 10+ active installs, the #36,054 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1 came out on Jan 25, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.0.5. Among the 12 plugins tagged “required”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats26 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Simple Content Restriction |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 15 · +15.4% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 14 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 15 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 13 |
Rank over time
#36,054 · up 6,160 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #36,054 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #42,842 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #39,445 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #47,513 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #48,210 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #42,439 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #48,016 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #38,054 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #45,593 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #40,891 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #42,214 |
Growth %
Average +1.31% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +15.38% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -7.14% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +13.64% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -15.38% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +18.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -26.67% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +25.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -14.29% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +7.69% |
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.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.9
- Tested up to
- 3.0.5
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 25, 2011
- Last updated
- Jan 25, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Simple Content Restriction
How many websites use Simple Content Restriction?
Simple Content Restriction 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 #36,054 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Simple Content Restriction been downloaded?
3,239 times in total since 2011. See download stats
When was Simple Content Restriction last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Jan 25, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Simple Content Restriction compatible with the latest WordPress?
Simple Content Restriction’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.0.5, 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 Simple Content Restriction 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 Simple Content Restriction have?
No one has reviewed Simple Content Restriction on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Simple Content Restriction?
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 15 |
| Reported installs | 10+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 3.2K |
| Author | S |
| First released | Jan 25, 2011 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Jan 25, 2011 |
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