# Topic Like Button for bbP… vs Restrict User Access

> Topic Like Button for bbP… vs Restrict User Access compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. Restrict User Access comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Topic Like Button for bbPre….

**Restrict User Access comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Topic Like Button for bbPre….** Choose Topic Like Button for bbPre… if you care most about download trend. Choose Restrict User Access if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Topic Like Button for bbPress | Restrict User Access – Ultimate Membership & Content Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 10K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 57 | 5.1K ✅ |
| Download trend | +147.8% ✅ | -47.1% |
| Rating | — | 4.3/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 94 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 72/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 8 years ago | 1 month ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 4.9.34 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 0% |
| Requires PHP | 5.6+ | 7.2+ |
| First released | Oct 2018 | Mar 2015 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Topic Like Button for bbPre… or Restrict User Access?
Restrict User Access comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Topic Like Button for bbPre…. Choose Topic Like Button for bbPre… if you care most about download trend. Choose Restrict User Access if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Topic Like Button for bbPre… more popular than Restrict User Access?
Restrict User Access is the more popular of the two with 10K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Topic Like Button for bbPre….

### Can I use Topic Like Button for bbPre… and Restrict User Access together?
Both plugins cover bbPress, so most sites only need one. Running two plugins that do the same job can cause conflicts and slow your site down — pick the one that fits best and remove the other.

### Are Topic Like Button for bbPre… and Restrict User Access free?
Yes. Both are free to download from the official WordPress.org plugin directory. Either may also offer paid upgrades from its developer.


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