Media Vault
v0.8.12by Max GJ Panas · updated 12 years ago
Protect attachment files from direct access using powerful and flexible restrictions. Offer safe download links for any file in your uploads folder.
- Rank
- #7,682
- Down21 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 760
- 700+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 18.1K
- 18,076 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 27 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Media Vault at a glance
Media Vault is a WordPress plugin by Max GJ Panas with 700+ active installs, the #7,682 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 27 reviews. Version 0.8.12 came out on Feb 18, 2014, more than 12 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.7.41. Among the 88 plugins tagged “downloads”, it ranks #10. It was first released in 2013.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 30 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats125 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Media Vault |
|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 8 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 760 · -7.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 760 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 763 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 764 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 761 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 763 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 766 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 770 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 812 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 812 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 816 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 816 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 816 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 817 |
Rank over time
#7,682 · down 65 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #7,682 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #7,661 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #7,654 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #7,645 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #7,682 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #7,671 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #7,646 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #7,617 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #7,615 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #7,623 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #7,604 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #7,615 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #7,623 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #7,617 |
Growth %
Average -0.55% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -0.13% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.20% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.26% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.39% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.52% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -5.17% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.49% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -0.12% |
Active installs band
700+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 700+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 800+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 800+ |
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.
- v0.8100%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★27 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.8.12
- Requires WordPress
- 3.5.0
- Tested up to
- 3.7.41
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 18, 2013
- Last updated
- Feb 18, 2014
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Media Vault
How many websites use Media Vault?
Media Vault is active on 700+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #7,682 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Media Vault been downloaded?
18,076 times in total since 2013. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 6 times. See download stats
When was Media Vault last updated?
Version 0.8.12 came out on Feb 18, 2014 (12 years ago).
Is Media Vault compatible with the latest WordPress?
Media Vault’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.7.41, 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 Media Vault 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 Media Vault have?
4.4 out of 5 from 27 reviews on WordPress.org. 78% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to Media Vault?
The plugins most like Media Vault, by the tags they share, are Security Optimizer (1M+), Limit Login Attempts Security (1M+) and Kadence Security (700K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
27 reviews
- 5 stars: 21 reviews, 78%
- 4 stars: 3 reviews, 11%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 3 reviews, 11%
- Positive
- 89%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 11%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 760 |
| Reported installs | 700+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 27 |
| Total downloads | 18.1K |
| Author | Max GJ Panas |
| First released | Oct 18, 2013 |
| Version | 0.8.12 |
| Requires WP | 3.5.0 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Feb 18, 2014 |
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