# Restrict Multisite Widgets vs User Switching

> Restrict Multisite Widgets vs User Switching compared on installs, downloads, ratings, updates, compatibility and support. User Switching comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Restrict Multisite Widgets.

**User Switching comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Restrict Multisite Widgets.** Choose Restrict Multisite Widgets if you care most about download trend. Choose User Switching if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

| | Restrict Multisite Widgets | User Switching |
|---|---|---|
| Active installs | 10+ | 200K+ ✅ |
| Downloads (30 days) | 37 | 98.2K ✅ |
| Download trend | -2.6% ✅ | -46.8% |
| Rating | — | 4.9/5 |
| Reviews | 0 | 238 ✅ |
| Health score | 23/100 | 85/100 ✅ |
| Last updated | 15 years ago | 2 months ago ✅ |
| Tested up to | WP 3.2.1 | WP 7.1.3 ✅ |
| Support resolved | — | 50% |
| Requires PHP | Any | 7.4+ |
| First released | Aug 2010 | Mar 2009 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Which is better, Restrict Multisite Widgets or User Switching?
User Switching comes out ahead, winning 6 of 7 head-to-head checks against Restrict Multisite Widgets. Choose Restrict Multisite Widgets if you care most about download trend. Choose User Switching if you care most about active installs, downloads (30 days) and reviews.

### Is Restrict Multisite Widgets more popular than User Switching?
User Switching is the more popular of the two with 200K+ active installs, compared with 10+ for Restrict Multisite Widgets.

### Can I use Restrict Multisite Widgets and User Switching together?
Both plugins cover multisite, 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 Restrict Multisite Widgets and User Switching 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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