Files Fence
v0.1.3by aixeiger · updated 3 years ago
Detect if a wordpress core files are changed and if a unwanted file(s) are uploaded or created in wordpress folders different to wp-content
- Rank
- #21,521
- Up133 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 46
- 40+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 2.1K
- 2,141 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Files Fence at a glance
Files Fence is a WordPress plugin by aixeiger with 40+ active installs, the #21,521 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 0.1.3 came out on Aug 4, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. Among the 110 plugins tagged “files”, it ranks #35. It was first released in 2022.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats84 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Files Fence |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 9 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 46 · -9.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 47 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 46 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 46 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 51 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 51 |
Rank over time
#21,521 · down 208 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #21,521 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #21,654 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #21,456 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #21,495 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #21,422 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #21,415 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #21,426 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #21,460 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #21,415 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #21,558 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #21,337 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #21,313 |
Growth %
Average -0.86% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -2.13% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +2.17% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -9.80% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
Active installs band
40+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 40+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 40+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 50+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 50+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #21313 → #21422Downloads +60%Installs 50+ → 40+
- Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.3
- Requires WordPress
- –
- Tested up to
- 6.3.14
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Nov 1, 2022
- Last updated
- Aug 4, 2023
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Files Fence
How many websites use Files Fence?
Files Fence is active on 40+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #21,521 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Files Fence been downloaded?
2,141 times in total since 2022. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Files Fence last updated?
Version 0.1.3 came out on Aug 4, 2023 (3 years ago).
Is Files Fence compatible with the latest WordPress?
Files Fence’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.3.14, 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 Files Fence still maintained?
Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Files Fence have?
No one has reviewed Files Fence on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Files Fence?
The plugins most like Files Fence, by the tags they share, are File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+), Shield Security (30K+) and File Manager (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 46 |
| Reported installs | 40+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 2.1K |
| Author | aixeiger |
| First released | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Version | 0.1.3 |
| Requires WP | – |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 4, 2023 |
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