WordPress plugin comparison
AAM Protected Media Files vs Host Gauge
AAM Protected Media Files
by AAM Plugin
500+ installs5.0
Host Gauge
by Ismael Cornejo - Reivan Estudios
Fewer than 10 installs
At a glance
- AAM Protected Media Files has more active installs: 500+, against fewer than 10 for Host Gauge.
- On a typical day, AAM Protected Media Files is downloaded about 12 times, Host Gauge about 2.
- Host Gauge has no reviews yet.
- Host Gauge was updated more recently: Jul 25, 2026, against Apr 23, 2026 for AAM Protected Media Files.
- Host Gauge is tested with a newer WordPress: 7.0.8, against 6.9.11 for AAM Protected Media Files.
- AAM Protected Media Files has been around longer: since 2019, against 2026 for Host Gauge.
Line by line
AAM Protected Media Files leads on 4 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | AAM Protected Media Files | Host Gauge |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,705 | #68,742 |
| Active installs | 500+ | Fewer than 10 |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 247 | 29 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | No ratings |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 7.0.8 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.47 | ×0.05 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 3 months ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.0 | 7.4 |
From WordPress.org's public data, refreshed every night. Downloads are WordPress.org's official daily figures for the last 30 days.
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