Hide Real Download Path
v1.6by Deepak S · updated 12 years ago
This plugin help to hide real download path of your files on server and allow file downloading using a common URL. Also maintain log of your downloads …
- Rank
- #16,996
- Down150 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 95
- 90+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 11.1K
- 11,140 all-time
- Rating
- 3.8/5
- 14 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hide Real Download Path at a glance
Hide Real Download Path is a WordPress plugin by Deepak S with 90+ active installs, the #16,996 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 13% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 3.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews. Version 1.6 came out on Oct 20, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.0.38. It leads the 2 plugins tagged “secure file”. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats101 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hide Real Download Path |
|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 5 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 95 · -2.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 95 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 96 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 104 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 104 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 103 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 97 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 96 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 97 |
Rank over time
#16,996 · down 48 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #16,996 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #16,846 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #16,884 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #16,839 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #16,875 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #16,936 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #16,750 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #16,743 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #16,857 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #16,788 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #16,902 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #16,905 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #16,948 |
Growth %
Average -0.16% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -1.04% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.69% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.97% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +7.29% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -1.03% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.04% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.03% |
Active installs band
90+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 90+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 90+ |
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.
- v1.6100%
Rating trend
3.8★★★★★14 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.6
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5
- Tested up to
- 4.0.38
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Jan 15, 2013
- Last updated
- Oct 20, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hide Real Download Path
How many websites use Hide Real Download Path?
Hide Real Download Path is active on 90+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #16,996 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hide Real Download Path been downloaded?
11,140 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Hide Real Download Path last updated?
Version 1.6 came out on Oct 20, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Hide Real Download Path compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hide Real Download Path’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.0.38, 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 Hide Real Download Path still maintained?
Its last release was 12 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hide Real Download Path have?
3.8 out of 5 from 14 reviews on WordPress.org. 64% of them give 5 stars.
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.8
★★★★★
14 reviews
- 5 stars: 9 reviews, 64%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 7%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 4 reviews, 29%
- Positive
- 71%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 29%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.9.
- Each new 1★ review takes 2 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 95 |
| Reported installs | 90+ |
| Rating | 3.8 |
| Reviews | 14 |
| Total downloads | 11.1K |
| Author | Deepak S |
| First released | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Version | 1.6 |
| Requires WP | 3.5 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 20, 2014 |
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