Restrict User Access — WordPress Membership Plugin
Restrict User Access – Ultimate Membership & Content Protection
by Joachim Jensen · WordPress.org page · Website
Restrict User Access has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 634,099 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 27, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Restrict User Access at a glance
Is Restrict User Access well maintained?
Restrict User Access reviews and ratings
94 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Where Restrict User Access ranks on WordPress.org
The rankings we track that Restrict User Access appears in, and how its position changed over 30 days.
| Ranking | WordPress.org placement | Position | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Membership Plugins | #14 by tag, #29 in search | #15 | – |
| Best User Profile Plugins | #35 in search, not tagged | #64 | – |
Restrict User Access alternatives
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Details
Create Access Levels and restrict any post, page, category, etc. Supports bbPress, BuddyPress, WooCommerce, WPML, and more.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Rankings Restrict User Access competes in
Tags
- access-control
- bbPress
- capabilities
- content restriction
- membership
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- Version
- 2.8.1
- Last updated
- Aug 27, 2026
- First published
- Mar 16, 2015
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.1
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Restrict User Access FAQ
How many active installs does Restrict User Access have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for Restrict User Access as of September 7, 2026.
Is Restrict User Access still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 27, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.1.
Does Restrict User Access have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for Restrict User Access are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Restrict User Access free?
Restrict User Access is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.
Where does Restrict User Access rank among Membership Plugins?
Restrict User Access is #15 in the WordPress.org Membership Plugins ranking.