Shipping Zones by Drawing for… vs Simple Members Area (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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Quick Verdict
As of April 2026, Simple Members Area has a higher user rating (4.5/5 from 2 reviews) while Shipping Zones by Drawing for… leads in active installations (700 vs 70). Both are free WordPress plugins. Shipping Zones by Drawing for… has accumulated 76K+ total downloads while Simple Members Area has 6.8K+.
Detailed Comparison
| Metric | Shipping Zones by Drawing for… | Simple Members Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.1/5 | ► | 4.5/5 |
| Total Reviews | 24 | ◄ | 2 |
| Active Installs | 700 | ◄ | 70 |
| Total Downloads | 76K+ | ◄ | 6.8K+ |
| Support Resolution | 0% | N/A | |
| Last Updated | 2 months ago | ◄ | 11 years ago |
| First Released | 2019 | 2014 | |
| Age | 7 years | 12 years | |
| WP Requires | 6.0+ | 3.8+ | |
| PHP Requires | 7.4+ | false+ | |
| Business Model | Free | Free | |
| Latest Version | 3.1.4.3 | 1.0 |
Rating
4.1/5Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
►Simple Members Area4.5/5
Total Reviews
24Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Simple Members Area2
Active Installs
700Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Simple Members Area70
Total Downloads
76K+Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Simple Members Area6.8K+
Support Resolution
0%Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Simple Members AreaN/A
Last Updated
2 months agoShipping Zones by Drawing for…
◄Simple Members Area11 years ago
First Released
2019Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Simple Members Area2014
Age
7 yearsShipping Zones by Drawing for…
Simple Members Area12 years
WP Requires
6.0+Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Simple Members Area3.8+
PHP Requires
7.4+Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Simple Members Areafalse+
Business Model
FreeShipping Zones by Drawing for…
Simple Members AreaFree
Latest Version
3.1.4.3Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
Simple Members Area1.0
Rating Breakdown
Shipping Zones by Drawing for…
4.1/5(24 reviews)
5
75%
4
0%
3
4%
2
0%
1
21%
Simple Members Area
4.5/5(2 reviews)
5
50%
4
50%
3
0%
2
0%
1
0%
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shipping Zones by Drawing for… or Simple Members Area more popular?
Shipping Zones by Drawing for… has 700 active installations while Simple Members Area 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 Simple Members Area?
Shipping Zones by Drawing for… has a 4.1/5 rating from 24 reviews, while Simple Members Area has a 4.5/5 rating from 2 reviews.
Are Shipping Zones by Drawing for… and Simple Members Area free?
Shipping Zones by Drawing for… is free and Simple Members Area is free. Both can be downloaded from the WordPress.org plugin directory.
Which plugin has better support — Shipping Zones by Drawing for… or Simple Members Area?
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 Simple Members Area was last updated 11 years ago.
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