# Simple Restrict

> Simple Restrict has 1K+ active installs, a 4.9/5 rating from 15 reviews and 426 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 73/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Solid choice.** Simple Restrict is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

**Restrict pages based on permissions assigned to pages and granted in user profiles.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 1K+
- **Total downloads:** 35,564
- **Downloads (30 days):** 426 (-13.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.9/5 from 15 reviews
- **Health score:** 73/100 (Good)
- **Version:** 1.2.9
- **Last updated:** Jul 15, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.0.7
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.4+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WP Chill (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpchill/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/simple-restrict/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [authorization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/authorization/) | #2 | 9 |
| [hide](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/hide/) | #32 | 188 |
| [permission](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permission/) | #1 | 14 |
| [restrict](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restrict/) | #6 | 65 |
| [restrict pages](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/restrict-pages/) | #2 | 7 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| authorization | #9 | 2,068 |
| hide | >100 | 9,954 |
| permission | #33 | 5,354 |
| restrict | #4 | 2,797 |
| restrict pages | #1 | 2,446 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Keyring](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/keyring/) | 1K+ | 4.3/5 (6) | Apr 25, 2023 | 36/100 |
| 3 | [gsislogin](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/gsislogin/) | 30+ | — | Apr 27, 2018 | 24/100 |
| 4 | [Zodan Authorized Downloads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/z-authorized-downloads/) | 10+ | — | Sep 26, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 5 | [WebPoint Login](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/webpoint-login/) | 10+ | — | Dec 8, 2018 | 23/100 |
| 6 | [IQ Authorization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/registration-and-authorization/) | 10+ | — | Mar 4, 2023 | 31/100 |
| 7 | [Stormpath](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/stormpath/) | 10+ | — | Oct 26, 2016 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Civic SIP](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/civic-sip/) | 10+ | 5/5 (2) | Apr 27, 2018 | 30/100 |
| 9 | [Secure Login Authorization](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-login-authorization/) | <10 | — | Sep 1, 2026 | 60/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Simple Restrict free?
Yes. Simple Restrict is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Simple Restrict safe to use in 2026?
Simple Restrict is a solid plugin choice in 2026, with a few things worth checking first. It runs on 1K+ sites, is rated 4.9/5 and was last updated 3 months ago, and scores 73/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Simple Restrict?
Simple Restrict is active on 1K+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 35,564 times since it launched in April 2016. It was downloaded 426 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Simple Restrict work with WordPress 7.1?
Simple Restrict is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was Simple Restrict last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.9, was released on July 15, 2026 (3 months ago).

### Who makes Simple Restrict?
Simple Restrict is developed and maintained by WP Chill.

### What are the best alternatives to Simple Restrict?
The most popular alternatives to Simple Restrict are Keyring (1K+ installs), gsislogin (30+ installs) and Zodan Authorized Downloads (10+ installs).


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