Highlights · computed from our daily tracking data
- Restrict Widgets currently ranks #3524 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list.
- Its best position in our tracking is #3512, first reached on Jul 23, 2026.
- The latest release, v1.3.1, shipped on Nov 28, 2017 (3,199 days ago) — release #22 since the plugin joined the directory in 2013.
Ranking history
Ranking history — data table
| Date | Ranking history |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | #3524 |
| 2026-08-31 | #3523 |
| 2026-07-31 | #3531 |
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Active installs
Active installs — data table
| Date | Active installs |
|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | 4,000 |
| 2026-08-31 | 4,000 |
| 2026-07-31 | 4,000 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Downloads per day
Downloads per day — data table
| Date | Downloads per day |
|---|---|
| 2026-08-10 | 11 |
| 2026-07-31 | 6 |
| 2026-06-30 | 5 |
| 2026-05-31 | 4 |
| 2026-04-30 | 5 |
| 2026-03-31 | 4 |
| 2026-02-28 | 4 |
| 2026-01-31 | 4 |
| 2025-12-31 | 7 |
| 2025-11-30 | 5 |
| 2025-10-31 | 6 |
| 2025-09-30 | 4 |
| 2025-08-31 | 5 |
| 2025-07-31 | 4 |
| 2025-06-30 | 10 |
| 2025-05-31 | 6 |
| 2025-04-30 | 6 |
| 2025-03-31 | 5 |
| 2025-02-28 | 4 |
| 2025-01-31 | 8 |
| 2024-12-31 | 3 |
| 2024-11-30 | 4 |
| 2024-10-31 | 9 |
| 2024-09-30 | 14 |
| 2024-08-31 | 2 |
Latest reading of each month from our daily snapshots; the chart holds the full daily history.
Details
| Author | dFactory |
|---|---|
| Current version | 1.3.1 |
| Versions released | 22 |
| Last updated | 2017-11-28 |
| Added to directory | 2013-04-07 |
| Requires WordPress | 4.0+ |
| Requires PHP | — |
| First tracked here | 2026-07-23 |
Description
All in one widgets and sidebars management in WordPress. Allows you to hide or display widgets on specified pages and restrict access for users.
Frequently asked questions
How many websites use Restrict Widgets?
WordPress.org reports 4K+ active installs.
How popular is Restrict Widgets?
As of September 1, 2026, Restrict Widgets ranks #3524 in the WordPress.org popular plugins list. Its best position in our tracking is #3512.
When was Restrict Widgets last updated?
Restrict Widgets was last updated on November 28, 2017 (version 1.3.1). It has shipped 22 releases in total.
Who makes Restrict Widgets?
Restrict Widgets is developed by dFactory. It joined the WordPress.org plugin directory in April 2013.
