# Best Permission Plugins for WordPress

> Compare 14 permission plugins for WordPress ranked by active installs, rating and update health. Top picks: Simple Restrict, WP JV Post Reading Groups, Custom Role Creator (CRC).

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Simple Restrict](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-restrict/) | 1K+ | 4.9/5 (15) | Jul 15, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 2 | [WP JV Post Reading Groups](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-jv-post-reading-groups/) | 200+ | 3.7/5 (9) | Nov 21, 2020 | 22/100 |
| 3 | [Custom Role Creator (CRC)](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/custom-role-creator/) | 100+ | — | May 19, 2025 | 34/100 |
| 4 | [CR](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/all-in-one-content-restriction/) | 50+ | 5/5 (3) | Aug 19, 2024 | 32/100 |
| 5 | [Wp Restricted](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-restricted/) | 40+ | — | Jan 5, 2019 | 24/100 |
| 6 | [Permissions & Security Audit](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/permissions-security-audit/) | 30+ | 2/5 (1) | Mar 4, 2021 | 22/100 |
| 7 | [LH Buddypress Disable Group Deletion](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/lh-buddypress-disable-group-deletion/) | 10+ | — | Aug 1, 2022 | 23/100 |
| 8 | [Show User Level Content](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-user-level-content/) | 10+ | — | Mar 19, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 9 | [Show Content by User Level](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/show-content-by-user-level/) | 10+ | — | Sep 29, 2009 | 23/100 |
| 10 | [Restrict Page Parents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/restrict-page-parents/) | 10+ | 4.5/5 (4) | Jun 18, 2013 | 29/100 |
| 11 | [User Upgrade Capability](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/user-upgrade-capability/) | 10+ | 4.7/5 (7) | Sep 24, 2024 | 34/100 |
| 12 | [Yaurau-Ip-Blocker](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/yaurau-ip-blocker/) | <10 | — | Sep 18, 2018 | 21/100 |
| 13 | [WSKR Posts](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wskr-posts/) | <10 | — | Mar 21, 2021 | 21/100 |
| 14 | [Jits Role Editor](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/jits-role-editor/) | <10 | — | Apr 26, 2025 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the most popular permission plugin for WordPress?
Simple Restrict is the most popular permission plugin with 1K+ active installs and a 4.9/5 rating on WordPress.org.

### How many permission plugins are on WordPress.org?
There are currently 14 plugins tagged “permission” in the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Are these permission plugins actively maintained?
0 of the top 14 permission plugins were updated in the last 30 days. Check each plugin’s health score for update freshness, WordPress compatibility and support responsiveness.


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permission/ · Generated 2026-10-09 16:11 UTC by PageForge