WordPress plugin comparison
AAM Protected Media Files vs Random File
At a glance
- AAM Protected Media Files has more active installs: 500+, against 70+ for Random File.
- On a typical day, AAM Protected Media Files is downloaded about 12 times, Random File about 4.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- AAM Protected Media Files was updated more recently: Apr 23, 2026, against Apr 8, 2025 for Random File.
- AAM Protected Media Files is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.8.12 for Random File.
- Random File has been around longer: since 2004, against 2019 for AAM Protected Media Files.
Line by line
AAM Protected Media Files leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  AAM Protected Media Files |  Random File |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,674 | #18,738 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 70+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 256 | 85 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(1) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.47 | ×0.13 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 1 year ago |
| Requires PHP | 5.6.0 | – |
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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