# Members Restricted Access

> Members Restricted Access has 100+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 4 reviews and 76 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 32/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** Members Restricted Access shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

**This plugin create shortcodes to restrict the access to Visitors, Members or specific role. You can create sections in your page/post only visible to members (logged users), visitors or for an specific role.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 100+
- **Total downloads:** 7,343
- **Downloads (30 days):** 76 (+40.7% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 4 reviews
- **Health score:** 32/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 3.0
- **Last updated:** Mar 3, 2016
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 4.4.34
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.0.1+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** Manny Costales (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/mcostales84/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/members-restricted-access/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [members](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/members/) | #31 | 143 |
| [restric by role](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restric-by-role/) | #1 | 1 |
| [Restrict access](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restrict-access/) | #8 | 21 |
| [visitor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/visitor/) | #7 | 22 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| members | >100 | 3,614 |
| restric by role | #4 | 4 |
| Restrict access | >100 | 1,688 |
| visitor | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 3.0: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [BuddyPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress/) | 90K+ | 4.1/5 (375) | Jul 29, 2026 | 79/100 |
| 2 | [Simple Membership](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-membership/) | 40K+ | 4.6/5 (475) | Oct 9, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 3 | [Simple Membership After Login Redirection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-membership-after-login-redirection/) | 10K+ | 4.8/5 (15) | Aug 21, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [WCFM Membership – WooCommerce Memberships for Multivendor Marketplace](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wc-multivendor-membership/) | 10K+ | 4/5 (25) | Aug 30, 2026 | 65/100 |
| 5 | [Buy Me a Coffee – Button and Widget Plugin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buymeacoffee/) | 6K+ | 3.8/5 (18) | Aug 24, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 6 | [BP Profile Search](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/bp-profile-search/) | 5K+ | 5/5 (71) | Oct 10, 2026 | 93/100 |
| 7 | [Patreon WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/patreon-connect/) | 3K+ | 3.4/5 (55) | Oct 8, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 8 | [Simple Membership Form Shortcode](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-membership-form-shortcode/) | 2K+ | 5/5 (2) | Aug 21, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 9 | [Authenticator](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/authenticator/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (8) | Jan 21, 2026 | 54/100 |
| 10 | [Team Section Block – Showcase Team Members with Layout Options](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/team-section/) | 1K+ | 3/5 (1) | Oct 8, 2026 | 71/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Members Restricted Access free?
Yes. Members Restricted Access is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Members Restricted Access safe to use in 2026?
Members Restricted Access shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 11 years ago, and scores 32/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Members Restricted Access?
Members Restricted Access is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 7,343 times since it launched in March 2015. It was downloaded 76 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Members Restricted Access work with WordPress 7.1?
Members Restricted Access is officially tested up to WordPress 4.4.34, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Members Restricted Access last updated?
The latest version, 3.0, was released on March 3, 2016 (11 years ago).

### Who makes Members Restricted Access?
Members Restricted Access is developed and maintained by Manny Costales.

### What are the best alternatives to Members Restricted Access?
The most popular alternatives to Members Restricted Access are BuddyPress (90K+ installs), Simple Membership (40K+ installs) and Simple Membership After Log… (10K+ installs).


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