File Change Monitor
v1.0.4by Osman · updated 6 months ago
Detects file changes in WordPress core, themes, and plugins. Sends email alerts to the site admin.
- Rank
- #25,254
- Up13 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 27
- 20+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.5K
- 2,455 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
File Change Monitor at a glance
File Change Monitor is a WordPress plugin by Osman with 20+ active installs, the #25,254 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.4 came out on May 15, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 6.9.11. Among the 31 plugins tagged “File Integrity”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 12, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats156 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | File Change Monitor |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 27 · -6.9% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 26 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 27 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 27 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 29 |
Rank over time
#25,254 · down 94 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | #25,254 |
| Nov 10, 2026 | #25,267 |
| Nov 9, 2026 | #25,263 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #25,566 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #25,291 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #25,413 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #25,257 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #25,264 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #25,316 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #25,366 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #25,258 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #25,331 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #25,382 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #25,339 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #25,160 |
Growth %
Average -0.48% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 9, 2026 | +3.85% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -3.70% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.90% |
Active installs band
20+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 20+ |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 20+ |
| 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.org- Rank #25339 → #25257
- Tested up to 6.9.10 → 6.9.11
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v1.0100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.4
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 6.9.11
- Requires PHP
- 7.2
- First released
- May 25, 2025
- Last updated
- May 15, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about File Change Monitor
How many websites use File Change Monitor?
File Change Monitor 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 #25,254 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has File Change Monitor been downloaded?
2,455 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was File Change Monitor last updated?
Version 1.0.4 came out on May 15, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is File Change Monitor compatible with the latest WordPress?
File Change Monitor’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.9.11, 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 File Change Monitor still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does File Change Monitor have?
No one has reviewed File Change Monitor on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to File Change Monitor?
The plugins most like File Change Monitor, by the tags they share, are Activity Log (200K+), Modular DS (40K+) and Shield Security (30K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 27 |
| Reported installs | 20+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.5K |
| Author | Osman |
| First released | May 25, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.4 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.2 |
| Last updated | May 15, 2026 |
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