Restrict Media Library Access vs Privilege Menu (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Restrict Media Library Access
2.0K+ active installs
Free
Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Restrict Media Library Access has a higher user rating (5/5 from 6 reviews) and leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 1.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Restrict Media Library Access has accumulated 22K+ total downloads while Privilege Menu has 36K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Restrict Media Library Access | Privilege Menu | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | |
| Total Reviews | 6 | ► | 7 |
| Active Installs | 2.0K+ | ◄ | 1.0K+ |
| Total Downloads | 22K+ | ► | 36K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 years ago | ◄ | 7 years ago |
| First Released | 2017 | 2014 | |
| Age | 9 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 4.0+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.4 | 1.8.4 |
Rating Breakdown
Restrict Media Library Access
Privilege Menu
Download Trends
Over the past 30 days, Restrict Media Library Access averaged approximately 6 daily downloads while Privilege Menu averaged 4.
Recent Reviews
Restrict Media Library Access Reviews
works in WP 5.7.1
This plugin works fine in WP 5.7.1 It’s just the example code from the official WP docs for the ajax_query_attachments_args filter, with a line added to check if the current user is an administrator.
Works great with WordPress 5.6
Does exactly what it’s supposed to do.
great plugin
the plugin is working on wordprpress 5.2.2 and i am looking for the same plugin for posts thank you
Privilege Menu Reviews
WOW! Works with MEGAMENU!
I have now tested countless plugins, none of them worked with my mega menu! And this part that has not been updated for a long time works perfectly! Thumbs up!
Very Very Good
Muito Bom!! PQP . Salvou tudinho
Perfect!
A great plugin – much appreciated.
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