WordPress plugin comparison
Secure Private Files vs Real Media Library
At a glance
- Real Media Library has more active installs: 100K+, against 20+ for Secure Private Files.
- On a typical day, Real Media Library is downloaded about 473 times, Secure Private Files about 8.
- Secure Private Files has no reviews yet.
- Real Media Library was updated more recently: Sep 30, 2026, against Sep 16, 2026 for Secure Private Files.
- Both are tested up to WordPress 7.1.4.
- Real Media Library has been around longer: since 2020, against 2026 for Secure Private Files.
Line by line
Real Media Library leads on 5 of 5 comparable lines.
| Metric |  Secure Private Files |  Real Media Library |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #25,763 | #457 |
| Active installs | 20+ | 100K+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 191 | 15.7K |
| Rating | No ratings | 4.8(299) |
| Support threads resolved | – | 50% |
| Tested up to | 7.1.4 | 7.1.4 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.17 | ×1.32 |
| Last release | 1 month ago | 1 month ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 | 7.4.0 |
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