WordPress plugin comparison
Secure Private Files vs Download Monitor
At a glance
- Download Monitor has more active installs: 80K+, against 20+ for Secure Private Files.
- On a typical day, Download Monitor is downloaded about 2,010 times, Secure Private Files about 8.
- Secure Private Files has no reviews yet.
- Download Monitor was updated more recently: Nov 4, 2026, against Sep 16, 2026 for Secure Private Files.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Download Monitor has been around longer: since 2008, against 2026 for Secure Private Files.
Line by line
Download Monitor leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Secure Private Files |  Download Monitor |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #25,763 | #509 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 80K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 191 | 157.1K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.5(525) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.17 | ×1.55 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 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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