Restrict – membership, site, content… vs Simple Client Dashboard (2026)

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

Restrict – membership, site, content…

Restrict – membership, site, content…

4.2(25)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 2 months ago
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Simple Client Dashboard

Simple Client Dashboard

4.5(26)

2.0K+ active installs

Free

Updated 1 month ago
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Quick Verdict

As of April 2026, Simple Client Dashboard has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 26 reviews) while Restrict – membership, site, content… leads in active installations (2.0K+ vs 2.0K+). Both are free WordPress plugins. Restrict – membership, site, content… has accumulated 65K+ total downloads while Simple Client Dashboard has 84K+.

Detailed Comparison

Rating
4.2/5Restrict – membership, site, content…
Simple Client Dashboard4.5/5
Total Reviews
25Restrict – membership, site, content…
Simple Client Dashboard26
Active Installs
2.0K+Restrict – membership, site, content…
Simple Client Dashboard2.0K+
Total Downloads
65K+Restrict – membership, site, content…
Simple Client Dashboard84K+
Support Resolution
N/ARestrict – membership, site, content…
Simple Client DashboardN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoRestrict – membership, site, content…
Simple Client Dashboard1 month ago
First Released
2016Restrict – membership, site, content…
Simple Client Dashboard2013
Age
10 yearsRestrict – membership, site, content…
Simple Client Dashboard13 years
WP Requires
4.3+Restrict – membership, site, content…
Simple Client Dashboard3.5+
PHP Requires
false+Restrict – membership, site, content…
Simple Client Dashboardfalse+
Business Model
FreeRestrict – membership, site, content…
Simple Client DashboardFree
Latest Version
2.3.4Restrict – membership, site, content…
Simple Client Dashboard2.1.7.25

Rating Breakdown

Restrict – membership, site, content…

4.2/5(25 reviews)
5
72%
4
8%
3
0%
2
8%
1
12%

Simple Client Dashboard

4.5/5(26 reviews)
5
81%
4
8%
3
0%
2
4%
1
8%

Recent Reviews

Restrict – membership, site, content… Reviews

by eliterust

great plugin

Love it thanks just what I needed

by Alex

Exactly what I need

Very useful plugin even with the free version, highly recommended 🙂

by palatin8

nicht gratis

War so la la als kostenloses Plugin. Für Updates, auch Sicherheitsupdates, wollen sie dich zu einem Pro-Abo zwingen. Deinstalliert. This topic was modified 2 years, 3 months ago by palatin8.

Simple Client Dashboard Reviews

by usman738

Fantastic Plugin – Works Perfectly

Simple Client Dashboard is exactly what I needed. Setup was effortless, the interface is clean and intuitive, and managing role permissions is simple and stress-free. The role editing options are thou

by hamzeammar1

The new UI is fantastic!

It’s super intuitive and makes managing client websites so much easier. The design is clean and straightforward, which means I can adjust the “Admin” role quickly and without any confusion. It’s clear

by susanmarie86

The sweet spot between existing standard user roles

As a non-developer, the option to restrict access to settings that can inadvertently break my sites is a great safety net. I can even use it to restrict myself by logging with the newly created admin

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Restrict – membership, site, content… or Simple Client Dashboard more popular?
Restrict – membership, site, content… has 2.0K+ active installations while Simple Client Dashboard has 2.0K+. Simple Client Dashboard is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Restrict – membership, site, content… or Simple Client Dashboard?
Restrict – membership, site, content… has a 4.2/5 rating from 25 reviews, while Simple Client Dashboard has a 4.5/5 rating from 26 reviews.
Are Restrict – membership, site, content… and Simple Client Dashboard free?
Restrict – membership, site, content… is free and Simple Client Dashboard is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Restrict – membership, site, content… or Simple Client Dashboard?
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?
Restrict – membership, site, content… was last updated 2 months ago and Simple Client Dashboard was last updated 1 month ago.

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