Configurable Hotlink Protection
v0.2by deltafactory · updated 15 years ago
Save bandwidth by easily blocking links to video, audio, and other files from unapproved 3rd-party sites. Requires mod_rewrite.
- Rank
- #25,295
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 27
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 5.8K
- 5,792 all-time
- Rating
- 1.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Configurable Hotlink Protection at a glance
Configurable Hotlink Protection is a WordPress plugin by deltafactory with 20+ active installs, the #25,295 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, 50% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 1.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.2 came out on Aug 20, 2011, more than 15 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.2.1. Among the 6 plugins tagged “mod_rewrite”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats27 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Configurable Hotlink Protection |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 27 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 26 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 27 |
Rank over time
#25,295 · up 617 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,295 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,321 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,458 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,344 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,267 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #25,275 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,359 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,413 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,288 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,312 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,764 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,912 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -3.70% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 20+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 20+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.2100%
Rating trend
1.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.0
- Tested up to
- 3.2.1
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 20, 2011
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2011
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Configurable Hotlink Protection
How many websites use Configurable Hotlink Protection?
Configurable Hotlink Protection is active on 20+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #25,295 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Configurable Hotlink Protection been downloaded?
5,792 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was Configurable Hotlink Protection last updated?
Version 0.2 came out on Aug 20, 2011 (15 years ago).
Is Configurable Hotlink Protection compatible with the latest WordPress?
Configurable Hotlink Protection’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.2.1, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is Configurable Hotlink Protection still maintained?
Its last release was 15 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Configurable Hotlink Protection have?
1.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Configurable Hotlink Protection?
The plugins most like Configurable Hotlink Protection, by the tags they share, are htaccess protect (700+), WP Content Copy Protection (10K+) and Prevent Direct Access (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
1.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 100%
- Positive
- 0%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 100%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 1.1.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 27 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | 1.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 5.8K |
| Author | deltafactory |
| First released | Aug 20, 2011 |
| Version | 0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2011 |
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