Front End PM – Ultimate Member… vs BuddyPress Restrict Messages (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
4.8(4)
100 active installs
Free
Updated 6 years ago
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BuddyPress Restrict Messages
5(7)
70 active installs
Free
Updated 1 year ago
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As of April 2026, BuddyPress Restrict Messages has a higher user rating (5/5 from 7 reviews) while Front End PM – Ultimate Member… leads in active installations (100 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Front End PM – Ultimate Member… has accumulated 10K+ total downloads while BuddyPress Restrict Messages has 9.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Front End PM – Ultimate Member… | BuddyPress Restrict Messages | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8/5 | ► | 5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 4 | ► | 7 |
| Active Installs | 100 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 10K+ | ◄ | 9.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 6 years ago | ► | 1 year ago |
| First Released | 2018 | 2011 | |
| Age | 8 years | 15 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.4+ | false+ | |
| PHP Requires | 5.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4 | 1.1.0 |
Rating
4.8/5Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
►BuddyPress Restrict Messages5/5
Total Reviews
4Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
►BuddyPress Restrict Messages7
Active Installs
100Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
◄BuddyPress Restrict Messages70
Total Downloads
10K+Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
◄BuddyPress Restrict Messages9.5K+
Support Resolution
N/AFront End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Restrict MessagesN/A
Last Updated
6 years agoFront End PM – Ultimate Member…
►BuddyPress Restrict Messages1 year ago
First Released
2018Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Restrict Messages2011
Age
8 yearsFront End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Restrict Messages15 years
WP Requires
4.4+Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Restrict Messagesfalse+
PHP Requires
5.4+Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Restrict Messagesfalse+
Business Model
FreeFront End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Restrict MessagesFree
Latest Version
1.4Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
BuddyPress Restrict Messages1.1.0
Rating Breakdown
Front End PM – Ultimate Member…
4.8/5(4 reviews)
5
75%
4
25%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
BuddyPress Restrict Messages
5/5(7 reviews)
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Front End PM – Ultimate Member… or BuddyPress Restrict Messages more popular?
Front End PM – Ultimate Member… has 100 active installations while BuddyPress Restrict Messages has 70. Front End PM – Ultimate Member… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Front End PM – Ultimate Member… or BuddyPress Restrict Messages?
Front End PM – Ultimate Member… has a 4.8/5 rating from 4 reviews, while BuddyPress Restrict Messages has a 5/5 rating from 7 reviews.
Are Front End PM – Ultimate Member… and BuddyPress Restrict Messages free?
Front End PM – Ultimate Member… is free and BuddyPress Restrict Messages is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Front End PM – Ultimate Member… or BuddyPress Restrict Messages?
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?
Front End PM – Ultimate Member… was last updated 6 years ago and BuddyPress Restrict Messages was last updated 1 year ago.
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