# Hide Content by User Role for WPBakery

> Hide Content by User Role for WPB… has 1K+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 16 reviews and 205 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 31/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Hide Content by User Role for W… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

**Hide/show/restrict elements based on user roles like administrator in WPBakery page builder (formerly Visual Composer).**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 11,612
- **Downloads (30 days):** 205 (+21.3% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 16 reviews
- **Health score:** 31/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 1.2.3
- **Last updated:** Mar 28, 2025
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.7.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7.0+, PHP 5.6+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 1 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** wpTerra (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpterra/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/hide-content-by-role-for-wpbakery/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [hide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide/) | #27 | 187 |
| [page](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/page/) | #49 | 492 |
| [post](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/post/) | #76 | 1,198 |
| [show](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/show/) | #10 | 68 |
| [WPBakery](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/wpbakery/) | #6 | 52 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| hide | >100 | 10,000 |
| page | >100 | 10,000 |
| post | >100 | 10,000 |
| show | >100 | 10,000 |
| WPBakery | #38 | 1,132 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Email Encoder – Protect Email Addresses and Phone Numbers](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/email-encoder-bundle/) | 90K+ | 4.9/5 (94) | Sep 21, 2026 | 91/100 |
| 2 | [If Menu – Visibility control for Menus](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/if-menu/) | 50K+ | 4.1/5 (130) | Dec 5, 2024 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [WP Hide & Security Enhancer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-hide-security-enhancer/) | 50K+ | 4.3/5 (275) | Sep 23, 2026 | 92/100 |
| 4 | [Dynamic Visibility for Elementor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/dynamic-visibility-for-elementor/) | 50K+ | 4.6/5 (89) | Oct 19, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 5 | [Hide Admin Bar](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-admin-bar/) | 20K+ | 4.5/5 (30) | Nov 4, 2025 | 60/100 |
| 6 | [Hide/Remove Metadata](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-metadata/) | 20K+ | 3.6/5 (14) | May 27, 2026 | 64/100 |
| 7 | [Hide Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/whp-hide-posts/) | 20K+ | 4.7/5 (22) | Jul 30, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 8 | [Hide Shipping Method For WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-shipping-method-for-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (25) | Sep 22, 2026 | 89/100 |
| 9 | [Hide Featured Image](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-featured-image/) | 10K+ | 3.6/5 (81) | May 28, 2018 | 40/100 |
| 10 | [Hide Categories and Products for Woocommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/hide-categories-products-woocommerce/) | 10K+ | 4.1/5 (29) | Oct 1, 2026 | 75/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hide Content by User Role for W… free?
Yes. Hide Content by User Role for W… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Hide Content by User Role for W… safe to use in 2026?
Hide Content by User Role for W… shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 31/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Hide Content by User Role for W…?
Hide Content by User Role for W… is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 11,612 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 205 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Hide Content by User Role for W… work with WordPress 7.1?
Hide Content by User Role for W… is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does Hide Content by User Role for W… need?
Hide Content by User Role for W… requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Hide Content by User Role for W… last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.3, was released on March 28, 2025 (2 years ago).

### Who makes Hide Content by User Role for W…?
Hide Content by User Role for W… is developed and maintained by wpTerra.

### What are the best alternatives to Hide Content by User Role for W…?
The most popular alternatives to Hide Content by User Role for W… are Email Encoder (90K+ installs), If Menu (50K+ installs) and WP Hide & Security Enhancer (50K+ installs).


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