Media Restriction
v2.1.0by Upluggit · updated 5 months ago
Restrict media library access by user role — with activity logging, and REST API protection.
- Rank
- #19,102
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 67
- 60+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,403 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media Restriction at a glance
Media Restriction is a WordPress plugin by Upluggit with 60+ active installs, the #19,102 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 67% more than the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 2.1.0 came out on May 21, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.0.8. Among the 24 plugins tagged “Restriction”, it ranks #6. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats132 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Restriction |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 29 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 10 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 6 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 67 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 67 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 71 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 66 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 65 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 67 |
Rank over time
#19,102 · up 137 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #19,102 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #19,003 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #19,236 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #19,127 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #18,992 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #19,020 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #19,019 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #19,014 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #19,147 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #19,312 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #19,239 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | -4.29% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +3.03% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -7.04% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.43% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +6.06% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +1.54% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.98% |
Active installs band
60+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 60+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 70+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 70+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 60+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 60+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #19312 → #19236
- Tested up to 7.0.7 → 7.0.8
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.1100%
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.8
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- May 4, 2025
- Last updated
- May 21, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Restriction
How many websites use Media Restriction?
Media Restriction is active on 60+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #19,102 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Restriction been downloaded?
1,403 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was Media Restriction last updated?
Version 2.1.0 came out on May 21, 2026 (5 months ago).
Is Media Restriction 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 Media Restriction still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 months ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Media Restriction have?
No one has reviewed Media Restriction on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Media Restriction?
The plugins most like Media Restriction, by the tags they share, are Media Cleaner (90K+), Media Library Assistant (70K+) and Media Search Enhanced (5K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 67 |
| Reported installs | 60+ |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | Upluggit |
| First released | May 4, 2025 |
| Version | 2.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.0 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | May 21, 2026 |
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