WordPress plugin comparison
AAM Protected Media Files vs Well-Known File Manager
AAM Protected Media Files
by AAM Plugin
500+ installs5.0
Well-Known File Manager
by Jono Alderson
200+ installs5.0
At a glance
- AAM Protected Media Files has more active installs: 500+, against 200+ for Well-Known File Manager.
- On a typical day, AAM Protected Media Files is downloaded about 12 times, Well-Known File Manager about 8.
- Both are rated 5.0 out of 5.
- AAM Protected Media Files was updated more recently: Apr 23, 2026, against Dec 16, 2025 for Well-Known File Manager.
- AAM Protected Media Files is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 6.8.12 for Well-Known File Manager.
- AAM Protected Media Files has been around longer: since 2019, against 2025 for Well-Known File Manager.
Line by line
AAM Protected Media Files leads on 6 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric | AAM Protected Media Files | Well-Known File Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #8,705 | #11,346 |
| Active installs | 500+ | 200+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 247 | 196 |
| Rating | 5.0(2) | 5.0(2) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 6.8.12 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.47 | ×0.27 |
| Last release | 6 months ago | 10 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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