Shipping Zones by Drawing for… vs Private Area for WordPress (2026)
Detailed side-by-side comparison of two WordPress plugins, based on real-time data from WordPress.org.
Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
4.1(24)
700 active installs
Free
Updated 2 months ago
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Private Area for WordPress
3(3)
70 active installs
Free
Updated 5 years ago
View Private Area for WordPress Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Shipping Zones by Drawing for… has a higher user rating (4.1/5 from 24 reviews) and leads in active installations (700 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shipping Zones by Drawing for… has accumulated 76K+ total downloads while Private Area for WordPress has 2.6K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Shipping Zones by Drawing for… | Private Area for WordPress | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ◄ | 3/5 |
| Total Reviews | 24 | ◄ | 3 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 76K+ | ◄ | 2.6K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 5 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2020 | |
| Age | 7 years | 6 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 5.0.0+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | 5.6+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.4.3 | 1.0.1 |
Rating
4.1/5Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Private Area for WordPress3/5
Total Reviews
24Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Private Area for WordPress3
Active Installs
700Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Private Area for WordPress70
Total Downloads
76K+Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Private Area for WordPress2.6K+
Support Resolution
0%Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Private Area for WordPressN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoShipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Private Area for WordPress5 years ago
First Released
2019Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Private Area for WordPress2020
Age
7 yearsShipping Zones by Drawing for…
Private Area for WordPress6 years
WP Requires
6.0+Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Private Area for WordPress5.0.0+
PHP Requires
7.4+Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Private Area for WordPress5.6+
Business Model
FreeShipping Zones by Drawing for…
Private Area for WordPressFree
Latest Version
3.1.4.3Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Private Area for WordPress1.0.1
Rating Breakdown
Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
4.1/5(24 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
21%
Private Area for WordPress
3/5(3 reviews)
5
33%
4
0%
3
0%
2
67%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shipping Zones by Drawing for… or Private Area for WordPress more popular?
Shipping Zones by Drawing for… has 700 active installations while Private Area for WordPress has 70. Shipping Zones by Drawing for… is the more widely-used plugin as of April 2026.
Which has better ratings — Shipping Zones by Drawing for… or Private Area for WordPress?
Shipping Zones by Drawing for… has a 4.1/5 rating from 24 reviews, while Private Area for WordPress has a 3/5 rating from 3 reviews.
Are Shipping Zones by Drawing for… and Private Area for WordPress free?
Shipping Zones by Drawing for… is free and Private Area for WordPress is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shipping Zones by Drawing for… or Private Area for WordPress?
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?
Shipping Zones by Drawing for… was last updated 2 months ago and Private Area for WordPress was last updated 5 years ago.
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