s2member Secure File Uploader
v0.0.2by Lew Ayotte · updated 13 years ago
A s2member add-on that allows you to upload a file to the s2member-files/ secure directory and automatically insert a link into your post.
- Rank
- #17,433
- Up18 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 87
- 80+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 8.6K
- 8,598 all-time
- Rating
- 3.0/5
- 4 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
s2member Secure File Uploader at a glance
s2member Secure File Uploader is a WordPress plugin by Lew Ayotte with 80+ active installs, the #17,433 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times, 50% more than the month before. It’s rated 3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews. Version 0.0.2 came out on Mar 28, 2013, more than 13 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 3.5.2. It leads the 8 plugins tagged “s2member”. It was first released in 2011.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats85 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | s2member Secure File Uploader |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 5 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 87 · 0.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 86 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 86 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 87 |
Rank over time
#17,433 · up 172 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #17,433 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #17,451 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #17,407 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #17,403 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #17,348 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #17,471 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #17,433 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #17,421 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #17,456 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #17,486 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #17,550 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #17,544 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #17,565 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #17,605 |
Growth %
Average 0.00% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | +1.16% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | -1.15% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -1.67% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +4.65% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -1.15% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +1.16% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -1.15% |
Active installs band
80+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 90+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 80+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 80+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 80+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
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Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.0100%
Rating trend
3.0★★★★★4 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 3.2
- Tested up to
- 3.5.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Nov 6, 2011
- Last updated
- Mar 28, 2013
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about s2member Secure File Uploader
How many websites use s2member Secure File Uploader?
s2member Secure File Uploader is active on 80+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #17,433 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has s2member Secure File Uploader been downloaded?
8,598 times in total since 2011. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 3 times. See download stats
When was s2member Secure File Uploader last updated?
Version 0.0.2 came out on Mar 28, 2013 (13 years ago).
Is s2member Secure File Uploader compatible with the latest WordPress?
s2member Secure File Uploader’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 3.5.2, 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 s2member Secure File Uploader still maintained?
Its last release was 13 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does s2member Secure File Uploader have?
3.0 out of 5 from 4 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to s2member Secure File Uploader?
The plugins most like s2member Secure File Uploader, by the tags they share, are MainWP Child (700K+), File Upload Types by WPForms (40K+) and Shield Security (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
3.0
★★★★★
4 reviews
- 5 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 1 stars: 2 reviews, 50%
- Positive
- 50%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 50%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 3.1.
- Each new 1★ review takes 1 five-star review to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 87 |
| Reported installs | 80+ |
| Rating | 3.0 |
| Reviews | 4 |
| Total downloads | 8.6K |
| Author | Lew Ayotte |
| First released | Nov 6, 2011 |
| Version | 0.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 3.2 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Mar 28, 2013 |
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