# ContentGate – Content Restriction & Access Control by Login Status & User Role

> ContentGate has 40+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 1 reviews and 126 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 41/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** ContentGate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

**Restrict content access on your WordPress site based on user roles or login status. Protect posts, pages, or even your entire site with ease.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 40+
- **Total downloads:** 600
- **Downloads (30 days):** 126 (+26% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 1 reviews
- **Health score:** 41/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** Apr 9, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.9
- **Requires:** WordPress 5.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** ThemeGrill (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/themegrill/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/contentgate/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [access-control](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/access-control/) | #27 | 115 |
| [content restriction](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/content-restriction/) | #16 | 47 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| access-control | #40 | 6,792 |
| content restriction | #34 | 2,177 |

## Version adoption

- 1.0: 100%

## 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 | 91/100 |
| 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 ContentGate free?
Yes. ContentGate is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is ContentGate safe to use in 2026?
ContentGate shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 40+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 41/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use ContentGate?
ContentGate is active on 40+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 600 times since it launched in April 2026. It was downloaded 126 times in the last 30 days.

### Does ContentGate work with WordPress 7.1?
ContentGate is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.9, while the latest release is 7.1.2. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does ContentGate need?
ContentGate requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was ContentGate last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on April 9, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes ContentGate?
ContentGate is developed and maintained by ThemeGrill.

### What are the best alternatives to ContentGate?
The most popular alternatives to ContentGate 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/contentgate/ · Generated 2026-09-27 22:33 UTC by PageForge