WordPress plugin comparison
Secure Private Files vs MainWP Child
At a glance
- MainWP Child has more active installs: 700K+, against 20+ for Secure Private Files.
- On a typical day, MainWP Child is downloaded about 33,195 times, Secure Private Files about 8.
- Secure Private Files has no reviews yet.
- MainWP Child was updated more recently: Nov 3, 2026, against Sep 16, 2026 for Secure Private Files.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- MainWP Child has been around longer: since 2013, against 2026 for Secure Private Files.
Line by line
MainWP Child leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Secure Private Files |  MainWP Child |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #25,514 | #86 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 700K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 197 | 1.5M |
| Rating | No ratings | 5.0(71) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 100% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.17 | ×1.94 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 7 days ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4 |
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