SafeGuard Media Protection
v3.7.0by ArtistScope · updated 1 month ago
Secure copy protection for images, video and PDF. Prevent screenshots, screen capture and screen recording.
- Rank
- #15,111
- Down69 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 138
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 4.7K
- 4,749 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 5 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
SafeGuard Media Protection at a glance
SafeGuard Media Protection is a WordPress plugin by ArtistScope with 100+ active installs, the #15,111 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 33% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews. Version 3.7.0 came out on Sep 19, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “protect pdf”. It was first released in 2023.
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 | SafeGuard Media Protection |
|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 8 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 138 · -4.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 139 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 137 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 138 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 136 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 137 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 145 |
Rank over time
#15,111 · up 41 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #15,111 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #15,042 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #15,113 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #15,080 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #15,089 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #15,174 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #15,127 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #15,108 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #15,134 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #15,198 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #15,129 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #15,143 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #15,140 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #15,152 |
Growth %
Average -0.38% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.72% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.72% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.73% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.73% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -5.52% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 100+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 100+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 100+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #15140 → #15089
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v3.763%
- v3.637%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★5 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 3.7.0
- Requires WordPress
- 5.7
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 7.0
- First released
- Nov 12, 2023
- Last updated
- Sep 19, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about SafeGuard Media Protection
How many websites use SafeGuard Media Protection?
SafeGuard Media Protection is active on 100+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #15,111 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has SafeGuard Media Protection been downloaded?
4,749 times in total since 2023. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was SafeGuard Media Protection last updated?
Version 3.7.0 came out on Sep 19, 2026 (1 month ago).
Is SafeGuard Media Protection compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Is SafeGuard Media Protection still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 1 month ago. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does SafeGuard Media Protection have?
5.0 out of 5 from 5 reviews on WordPress.org. 100% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to SafeGuard Media Protection?
The plugins most like SafeGuard Media Protection, by the tags they share, are CopySafe Web Protection (800+), Image Watermark (40K+) and Protect Uploads (30K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
5 reviews
- 5 stars: 5 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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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 138 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 5 |
| Total downloads | 4.7K |
| Author | ArtistScope |
| First released | Nov 12, 2023 |
| Version | 3.7.0 |
| Requires WP | 5.7 |
| Requires PHP | 7.0 |
| Last updated | Sep 19, 2026 |
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