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Admin Management Xtended vs Restrict Widgets (2026)

Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.

Admin Management Xtended

Admin Management Xtended

4.6(18)

5.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Restrict Widgets

Restrict Widgets

4.8(36)

4.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 8 years ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Restrict Widgets has a higher user rating (4.8/5 from 36 reviews) while Admin Management Xtended leads in active installations (5.0K+ vs 4.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Admin Management Xtended has accumulated 469K+ total downloads while Restrict Widgets has 132K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.6/5Admin Management Xtended
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Restrict Widgets4.8/5
Total Reviews
18Admin Management Xtended
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Restrict Widgets36
Active Installs
5.0K+Admin Management Xtended
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Restrict Widgets4.0K+
Total Downloads
469K+Admin Management Xtended
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Restrict Widgets132K+
Support Resolution
N/AAdmin Management Xtended
Restrict WidgetsN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoAdmin Management Xtended
◄
Restrict Widgets8 years ago
First Released
2008Admin Management Xtended
Restrict Widgets2013
Age
18 yearsAdmin Management Xtended
Restrict Widgets13 years
WP Requires
4.3+Admin Management Xtended
Restrict Widgets4.0+
PHP Requires
false+Admin Management Xtended
Restrict Widgetsfalse+
Business Model
FreeAdmin Management Xtended
Restrict WidgetsFree
Latest Version
2.5.2Admin Management Xtended
Restrict Widgets1.3.1

Rating Breakdown

Admin Management Xtended

4.6/5(18 reviews)
5
78%
4
17%
3
0%
2
0%
1
6%

Restrict Widgets

4.8/5(36 reviews)
5
92%
4
0%
3
6%
2
0%
1
3%

Recent Reviews

Admin Management Xtended Reviews

by Thorsten :-)

Simple and easy to use

I installed the plugin today and it seems simple and easy to use. I’m going to keep an eye on it. But for now 5 stars and thumbs up 🙂

by joskis

one of the best tools ever

one of the best tools ever

by isaaa

Double click to edit text

Direct Input is not working. No cursor in edit box when attempting to change page name. must double click inside text box to edit. Not intuitive. This topic was modified 9 years, 2 months ag

Restrict Widgets Reviews

by eMs

works great !!

Thank you

by solgaz

Super !!!

Отличный плагин! простой в использовании и легкий.

by karenrbnt

Just Works

I know this plugin has net been updated recently but it seems to always just work flawlessly. Working with WP 4.9.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Admin Management Xtended or Restrict Widgets more popular?
Admin Management Xtended has 5.0K+ active installations while Restrict Widgets has 4.0K+. Admin Management Xtended is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Admin Management Xtended or Restrict Widgets?
Admin Management Xtended has a 4.6/5 rating from 18 reviews, while Restrict Widgets has a 4.8/5 rating from 36 reviews.
Are Admin Management Xtended and Restrict Widgets free?
Admin Management Xtended is free and Restrict Widgets is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Admin Management Xtended or Restrict Widgets?
Support resolution data is not available for all plugins. Check each plugin's WordPress.org support forum for current response quality.
Which plugin is updated more frequently?
Admin Management Xtended was last updated 2 months ago and Restrict Widgets was last updated 8 years ago.

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