WordPress plugin comparison
WPSQR Media Protector vs htaccess protect
At a glance
- htaccess protect has more active installs: 700+, against fewer than 10 for WPSQR Media Protector.
- On a typical day, htaccess protect is downloaded about 5 times, WPSQR Media Protector about 3.
- WPSQR Media Protector has no reviews yet.
- WPSQR Media Protector was updated more recently: Jan 29, 2026, against Jan 23, 2022 for htaccess protect.
- WPSQR Media Protector is tested with a newer WordPress: 6.9.11, against 5.9.20 for htaccess protect.
- htaccess protect has been around longer: since 2020, against 2025 for WPSQR Media Protector.
Line by line
Level: each leads on 3 of 6 comparable lines.
| Metric |  WPSQR Media Protector |  htaccess protect |
|---|---|---|
| Popular rank | #61,847 | #7,701 |
| Active installs | Fewer than 10 | 700+ |
| Downloads, last 30 days | 47 | 91 |
| Rating | No ratings | 3.7(6) |
| Support threads resolved | – | – |
| Tested up to | 6.9.11 | 5.9.20 |
| Search multiplier | ×0.04 | ×0.01 |
| Last release | 9 months ago | 4 years ago |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 | 5.6 |
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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