Restrict Widgets vs SpiceBox
Two WordPress plugins head to head: ranking, active installs, downloads and ratings, from our daily tracking of the WordPress.org directory.
These aren’t all alternatives to each other — they do different jobs — so this page compares popularity only, not features.
At a glance
SpiceBox leads the WordPress.org popular list today at #1,271, ahead of Restrict Widgets at #3,494. Over the last 7 days SpiceBox held its place and Restrict Widgets climbed 1 place. SpiceBox has the largest install base, roughly 5× the next: 20K+ active installs against 4K+ for Restrict Widgets. Downloads this week: SpiceBox 471 and Restrict Widgets 94. Ratings: Restrict Widgets 4.8★ from 36 and SpiceBox 3.8★ from 4 reviews.
| Metric | Restrict Widgets | SpiceBox |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank today | #3,494 ▲ 1 | #1,271 ▬ |
| Active installs | 4K+ | 20K+ |
| Downloads, last 7 days | 94 | 471 |
| Rating | 4.8★ (36) | 3.8★ (4) |
| Last updated | Nov 28, 2017 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Current version | 1.3.1 | 2.4.6 |
| Best rank on record | #3,492 | #1,256 |
| Days in the top 50 | 0 | 0 |
| On WordPress.org since | Apr 2013 | Feb 2018 |
Highlighted cells mark the strongest figure in each row. Rank and installs are from the latest WordPress.org capture; downloads are the last seven captured days.
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Frequently asked questions
Which is more popular, Restrict Widgets or SpiceBox?
By active installs, SpiceBox: 20K+ sites run it against 4K+ for Restrict Widgets, according to WordPress.org figures captured on October 18, 2026.
Which ranks higher on WordPress.org, Restrict Widgets or SpiceBox?
SpiceBox, at #1,271 on the WordPress.org popular plugins list today, with Restrict Widgets at #3,494. The ranking reflects recent installs and moves daily, which is why this page shows the history rather than one snapshot.
Are Restrict Widgets or SpiceBox alternatives to each other?
Not all of them. Some of these plugins do different jobs and many sites run more than one. This page compares their popularity, not their features.
Where do these numbers come from?
WordPress.org publishes each plugin’s active install count and its position on the popular list. This site records both every day, along with per-day downloads and ratings, so the charts above show how the plugins have moved over time rather than a single day.