# AWP Disallow Root Control

> AWP Disallow Root Control has <10 active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 28/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** AWP Disallow Root Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

**Disallow access to the root directory via robots.txt with an option to enable or disable.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** <10
- **Total downloads:** 1,209
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+178.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 28/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Sep 20, 2024
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.6.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Algorithus (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/algorithus/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/awp-disallow-root-control/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [access-control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/access-control/) | #62 | 115 |
| [robots.txt](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/robots-txt/) | #81 | 82 |
| [search engine optimization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/search-engine-optimization/) | #48 | 55 |
| [seo](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/seo/) | >100 | 2,602 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| access-control | >100 | 6,931 |
| robots.txt | >100 | 843 |
| search engine optimization | >100 | 1,460 |
| seo | >100 | 8,324 |

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PublishPress Capabilities: User Role Access Control, Admin Area Permissions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/capability-manager-enhanced/) | 100K+ | 4.7/5 (143) | Sep 22, 2026 | 90/100 |
| 2 | [Restrict User Access – Ultimate Membership & Content Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-user-access/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (94) | Aug 27, 2026 | 72/100 |
| 3 | [PublishPress Permissions: Access Control, Content Permissions, User Access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/press-permit-core/) | 10K+ | 4.3/5 (66) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 4 | [Groups – Memberships and Access Control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (382) | Sep 24, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [SureMembers – Membership & Content Restriction Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/suremembers-core/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Sep 8, 2026 | 67/100 |
| 6 | [Quick Download Button](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/quick-download-button/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (12) | May 6, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 7 | [SimpleShop](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simpleshop-cz/) | 1K+ | — | Aug 25, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 8 | [Menu By User Roles](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/menu-by-user-roles/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (3) | Oct 2, 2025 | 49/100 |
| 9 | [Groups 404 Redirect](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/groups-404-redirect/) | 1K+ | 4.6/5 (10) | Sep 25, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 10 | [Geo Blocker – Control Site Access by Region and IP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/geo-blocker/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (1) | May 18, 2025 | 32/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AWP Disallow Root Control free?
Yes. AWP Disallow Root Control is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AWP Disallow Root Control safe to use in 2026?
AWP Disallow Root Control shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 28/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AWP Disallow Root Control?
AWP Disallow Root Control is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 1,209 times since it launched in September 2024. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AWP Disallow Root Control work with WordPress 7.1?
AWP Disallow Root Control is officially tested up to WordPress 6.6.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was AWP Disallow Root Control last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on September 20, 2024 (2 years ago).

### Who makes AWP Disallow Root Control?
AWP Disallow Root Control is developed and maintained by Algorithus.

### What are the best alternatives to AWP Disallow Root Control?
The most popular alternatives to AWP Disallow Root Control are PublishPress Capabilities:… (100K+ installs), Restrict User Access (10K+ installs) and PublishPress Permissions: A… (10K+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/awp-disallow-root-control/ · Generated 2026-10-02 19:25 UTC by PageForge