Folio Gatehouse
v1.2.1by buffcleb · updated 2 months ago
Role-based file access control. Restrict upload folders to specific user roles, serve files securely through PHP, and log every access attempt.
- Rank
- #68,180
- Down9,019 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 3
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 442
- 442 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Folio Gatehouse at a glance
Folio Gatehouse is a WordPress plugin by buffcleb with fewer than 10 active installs, the #68,180 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.2.1 came out on Aug 11, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 3 plugins tagged “download protection”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2026.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats77 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Folio Gatehouse |
|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 5 · +25.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 6 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
Rank over time
#68,180 · down 2,113 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #68,180 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #59,161 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #61,576 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #73,407 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #54,882 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #64,395 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #62,752 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #65,001 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #50,031 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #50,519 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #66,067 |
Growth %
Average +1.88% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -8.33% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -42.86% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +75.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Downloads +50%
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.2.1
- Requires WordPress
- 5.8
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Jun 19, 2026
- Last updated
- Aug 11, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Folio Gatehouse
How many websites use Folio Gatehouse?
Folio Gatehouse is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #68,180 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Folio Gatehouse been downloaded?
442 times in total since 2026. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was Folio Gatehouse last updated?
Version 1.2.1 came out on Aug 11, 2026 (2 months ago).
Is Folio Gatehouse compatible with the latest WordPress?
It’s tested up to WordPress 7.0.8, one version behind the current 7.1. Authors often update this line a few weeks after a release.
Is Folio Gatehouse still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 2 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Folio Gatehouse have?
No one has reviewed Folio Gatehouse on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Folio Gatehouse?
The plugins most like Folio Gatehouse, by the tags they share, are Content Control (40K+), Groups (10K+) and Restrict User Access (10K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 3 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 442 |
| Author | buffcleb |
| First released | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Version | 1.2.1 |
| Requires WP | 5.8 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 11, 2026 |
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