Hotlink File Prevention
v2.0.0by swinggraphics · updated 2 years ago
Simple hotlink protection for individual files in the media library.
- Rank
- #8,338
- Up22 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 634
- 600+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.8K
- 8,790 all-time
- Rating
- 4.9/5
- 7 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Hotlink File Prevention at a glance
Hotlink File Prevention is a WordPress plugin by swinggraphics with 600+ active installs, the #8,338 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 67% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews. Version 2.0.0 came out on Apr 15, 2024, more than 2 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.5.14. Among the 8 plugins tagged “hotlink”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2014.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats108 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Hotlink File Prevention |
|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 634 · -1.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 634 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 634 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 635 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 636 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 634 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 636 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 636 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 636 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 637 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 638 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 636 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 637 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 645 |
Rank over time
#8,338 · up 6 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #8,338 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #8,360 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #8,351 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #8,328 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #8,331 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #8,346 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #8,333 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #8,330 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #8,330 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #8,318 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #8,318 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #8,341 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #8,344 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #8,344 |
Growth %
Average -0.13% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.08% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.32% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.31% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +0.31% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -0.16% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.24% |
Active installs band
600+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 600+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 600+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 600+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #8344 → #8331
- Tested up to 6.5.13 → 6.5.14
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.0100%
Rating trend
4.9★★★★★7 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.0.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.6
- Tested up to
- 6.5.14
- Requires PHP
- 5.6
- First released
- Aug 25, 2014
- Last updated
- Apr 15, 2024
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Hotlink File Prevention
How many websites use Hotlink File Prevention?
Hotlink File Prevention is active on 600+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #8,338 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Hotlink File Prevention been downloaded?
8,790 times in total since 2014. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Hotlink File Prevention last updated?
Version 2.0.0 came out on Apr 15, 2024 (2 years ago).
Is Hotlink File Prevention compatible with the latest WordPress?
Hotlink File Prevention’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.5.14, 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 Hotlink File Prevention still maintained?
Its last release was 2 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Hotlink File Prevention have?
4.9 out of 5 from 7 reviews on WordPress.org. 86% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Hotlink File Prevention?
The plugins most like Hotlink File Prevention, by the tags they share, are File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+), File Manager (10K+) and SEO Friendly Images (10K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.9
★★★★★
7 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 86%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 14%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- Positive
- 100%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 0%1–2★
- About 14 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 5.0.
- Each new 1★ review takes 27 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 634 |
| Reported installs | 600+ |
| Rating | 4.9 |
| Reviews | 7 |
| Total downloads | 8.8K |
| Author | swinggraphics |
| First released | Aug 25, 2014 |
| Version | 2.0.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.6 |
| Requires PHP | 5.6 |
| Last updated | Apr 15, 2024 |
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