Simple Members Area vs Restrict Role Login (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple Members Area has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 2 reviews) and leads in active installations (70 vs 10). Both are free WordPress plugins. Simple Members Area has accumulated 6.8K+ total downloads while Restrict Role Login has 1.5K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Simple Members Area | Restrict Role Login | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.5/5 | ◄ | N/A |
| Total Reviews | 2 | ◄ | 0 |
| Active Installs | 70 | ◄ | 10 |
| Total Downloads | 6.8K+ | ◄ | 1.5K+ |
| Support Resolution | N/A | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 11 years ago | ► | 9 years ago |
| First Released | 2014 | 2016 | |
| Age | 12 years | 10 years | |
| WP Requires | 3.8+ | 3.6.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | false+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 1.0 | 1.0.0 |
Rating
4.5/5Simple Members Area
◄Restrict Role LoginN/A
Total Reviews
2Simple Members Area
◄Restrict Role Login0
Active Installs
70Simple Members Area
◄Restrict Role Login10
Total Downloads
6.8K+Simple Members Area
◄Restrict Role Login1.5K+
Support Resolution
N/ASimple Members Area
Restrict Role LoginN/A
Last Updated
11 years agoSimple Members Area
►Restrict Role Login9 years ago
First Released
2014Simple Members Area
Restrict Role Login2016
Age
12 yearsSimple Members Area
Restrict Role Login10 years
WP Requires
3.8+Simple Members Area
Restrict Role Login3.6.0+
PHP Requires
false+Simple Members Area
Restrict Role Loginfalse+
Business Model
FreeSimple Members Area
Restrict Role LoginFree
Latest Version
1.0Simple Members Area
Restrict Role Login1.0.0
Rating Breakdown
Simple Members Area
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Restrict Role Login
0/5(0 reviews)
5
0%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Simple Members Area or Restrict Role Login more popular?
Simple Members Area has 70 active installations while Restrict Role Login has 10. Simple Members Area is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Simple Members Area or Restrict Role Login?
Simple Members Area has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews, while Restrict Role Login has a 0/5 rating from 0 reviews.
Are Simple Members Area and Restrict Role Login free?
Simple Members Area is free and Restrict Role Login is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Simple Members Area or Restrict Role Login?
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?
Simple Members Area was last updated 11 years ago and Restrict Role Login was last updated 9 years ago.
Plugin data sourced from WordPress.org. Comparison and analysis by PluginSift.