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Restrict Media Library Access

v1.4

by Alvaro Gómez · updated 3 years ago

Restricts access for Authors and Contributors so they can only see their own Media Library uploads.

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Rank
#5,051
Down3 vs yesterday
Active installs (est.)
≈ 2,130
2K+ reported · High
Total downloads
24.6K
24,585 all-time
Rating
5.0/5
6 reviews
Support resolved
–
0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Growing·Downloads +38.9% (30d)·Toward 3K+ · ETA ~32d

Restrict Media Library Access at a glance

Restrict Media Library Access is a WordPress plugin by Alvaro Gómez with 2K+ active installs, the #5,051 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times, 39% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews. Version 1.4 came out on Oct 28, 2023, more than 3 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.3.14. Among the 103 plugins tagged “roles”, it ranks #4. It was first released in 2017.

Chart time range

Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.

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Downloads over time

Download stats

424 downloads · the last 30 days

Downloads over time
Restrict Media Library Access Compare series
Downloads over time: 30 days across 1 series.102030Oct 10Oct 15Oct 20Oct 25Oct 29Nov 3Nov 8Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateRestrict Media Library Access
Nov 8, 20269
Nov 7, 202613
Nov 6, 202612
Nov 5, 202612
Nov 4, 20267
Nov 3, 202636
Nov 2, 202618
Nov 1, 202618
Oct 31, 202611
Oct 30, 202612
Oct 29, 202617
Oct 28, 202614
Oct 27, 202610
Oct 26, 202623
Oct 25, 202621
Oct 24, 202633
Oct 23, 202613
Oct 22, 202616
Oct 21, 202614
Oct 20, 202613
Oct 19, 202616
Oct 18, 20268
Oct 17, 20268
Oct 16, 202611
Oct 15, 20269
Oct 14, 202618
Oct 13, 20268
Oct 12, 20266
Oct 11, 20269
Oct 10, 20269

Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.

Estimated installs

≈ 2,130 · -1.1% in the last 30 days

Estimated installs
Estimated installs: 13 days across 1 series.2.1K2.1K2.2KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateEstimated installs
Nov 9, 20262,130
Nov 8, 20262,135
Nov 7, 20262,131
Nov 5, 20262,140
Nov 4, 20262,140
Nov 3, 20262,139
Nov 2, 20262,146
Nov 1, 20262,144
Oct 31, 20262,149
Oct 30, 20262,147
Oct 29, 20262,153
Oct 28, 20262,147
Oct 27, 20262,154

Rank over time

#5,051 · down 10 in the last 30 days

Popular rank
Popular rank: 14 days across 1 series.#5K#5K#5K#5.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 2026#5,051
Nov 8, 2026#5,048
Nov 7, 2026#5,052
Nov 6, 2026#5,044
Nov 5, 2026#5,040
Nov 4, 2026#5,039
Nov 3, 2026#5,043
Nov 2, 2026#5,030
Nov 1, 2026#5,034
Oct 31, 2026#5,023
Oct 30, 2026#5,022
Oct 29, 2026#5,032
Oct 28, 2026#5,043
Oct 27, 2026#5,041

Growth %

Average -0.09% a day in the last 30 days

Growth %, day over day
Growth %, day over day: 12 days across 1 series.-0.2%0%0.2%Oct 28Oct 30Nov 1Nov 3Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9
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DateGrowth
Nov 9, 2026-0.23%
Nov 8, 2026+0.19%
Nov 7, 2026-0.21%
Nov 5, 20260.00%
Nov 4, 2026+0.05%
Nov 3, 2026-0.33%
Nov 2, 2026+0.09%
Nov 1, 2026-0.23%
Oct 31, 2026+0.09%
Oct 30, 2026-0.28%
Oct 29, 2026+0.28%
Oct 28, 2026-0.33%

Active installs band

2K+ on WordPress.org

Active installs (rounded band)
Active installs (rounded band): 14 days across 1 series.1.9K2K2.1KOct 27Oct 29Oct 31Nov 2Nov 5Nov 7Nov 9Oct 29, 2026: Tested up to 6.3.14
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DateDaily snapshot
Nov 9, 20262K+
Nov 8, 20262K+
Nov 7, 20262K+
Nov 6, 20262K+
Nov 5, 20262K+
Nov 4, 20262K+
Nov 3, 20262K+
Nov 2, 20262K+
Nov 1, 20262K+
Oct 31, 20262K+
Oct 30, 20262K+
Oct 29, 20262K+
Oct 28, 20262K+
Oct 27, 20262K+

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Change log

From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org
  1. Rank #5043 → #5040Downloads -11.1%
    • Tested up to 6.3.13 → 6.3.14

Versions in use

Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.

  • v1.482%
  • v1.016%
  • v1.21.9%

Rating trend

5.0★★★★★6 reviews · steady in the last 30 days

Requirements & info

Version history
Version
1.4
Requires WordPress
4.0
Tested up to
6.3.14
Requires PHP
–
First released
Aug 11, 2017
Last updated
Oct 28, 2023
Releases, last 12 months
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Questions about Restrict Media Library Access

How many websites use Restrict Media Library Access?

Restrict Media Library Access is active on 2K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,051 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.

How many times has Restrict Media Library Access been downloaded?

24,585 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 13 times. See download stats

When was Restrict Media Library Access last updated?

Version 1.4 came out on Oct 28, 2023 (3 years ago). See every release

Is Restrict Media Library Access compatible with the latest WordPress?

Restrict Media Library Access’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.3.14, 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.

Does Restrict Media Library Access have known security vulnerabilities?

No. WPVulnerability’s database lists no known vulnerabilities for Restrict Media Library Access. See its security record

Is Restrict Media Library Access still maintained?

Its last release was 3 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.

What rating does Restrict Media Library Access have?

5.0 out of 5 from 6 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.

What are the best alternatives to Restrict Media Library Access?

The plugins most like Restrict Media Library Access, by the tags they share, are Folders (90K+), Media Cleaner (90K+) and Media Library Assistant (70K+). Compare all alternatives

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Review stats

5.0

★★★★★

6 reviews

  • 5 stars: 6 reviews, 100%
  • 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
  • 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★

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Restrict Media Library Access
Estimated installs≈ 2,130
Reported installs2K+
Rating5.0
Reviews6
Total downloads24.6K
AuthorAlvaro Gómez
First releasedAug 11, 2017
Version1.4
Requires WP4.0
Requires PHP–
Last updatedOct 28, 2023

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