Stage File Proxy
v0.1.0by drubage · updated 9 years ago
Stage File Proxy Plugin for Wordpress Development. This plugin IS NOT meant for use on production websites.
- Rank
- #14,638
- Down9 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 145
- 100+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 18.4K
- 18,389 all-time
- Rating
- 5.0/5
- 3 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Stage File Proxy at a glance
Stage File Proxy is a WordPress plugin by drubage with 100+ active installs, the #14,638 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times, 8% more than the month before. It’s rated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews. Version 0.1.0 came out on Dec 13, 2017, more than 8 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 4.9.35. Among the 71 plugins tagged “uploads”, it ranks #16. It was first released in 2017.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats339 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Stage File Proxy |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 13 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 21 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 12 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 19 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 24 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 17 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 16 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 14 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 13 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 11 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 145 · -0.7% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 145 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 144 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 142 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 140 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 141 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 141 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 143 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 146 |
Rank over time
#14,638 · up 174 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #14,638 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #14,629 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #14,822 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #14,754 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #14,905 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #14,956 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #14,989 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #14,926 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #14,817 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #14,896 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #14,850 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #14,817 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #14,812 |
Growth %
Average -0.06% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | +0.35% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | +1.41% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | +1.43% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | -0.71% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | -1.40% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +1.42% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -1.40% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -2.06% |
Active installs band
100+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| 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
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Rank #14817 → #14754
- Tested up to 4.9.34 → 4.9.35
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
5.0★★★★★3 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 3.7
- Tested up to
- 4.9.35
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Dec 13, 2017
- Last updated
- Dec 13, 2017
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Stage File Proxy
How many websites use Stage File Proxy?
Stage File Proxy 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 #14,638 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Stage File Proxy been downloaded?
18,389 times in total since 2017. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 15 times. See download stats
When was Stage File Proxy last updated?
Version 0.1.0 came out on Dec 13, 2017 (8 years ago).
Is Stage File Proxy compatible with the latest WordPress?
Stage File Proxy’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 4.9.35, 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 Stage File Proxy still maintained?
Its last release was 8 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Stage File Proxy have?
5.0 out of 5 from 3 reviews on WordPress.org.
What are the best alternatives to Stage File Proxy?
The plugins most like Stage File Proxy, by the tags they share, are What The File (40K+), Prevent Direct Access (10K+) and WP Sanitize File Name Plus (1K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
5.0
★★★★★
3 reviews
- 5 stars: 3 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 | ≈ 145 |
| Reported installs | 100+ |
| Rating | 5.0 |
| Reviews | 3 |
| Total downloads | 18.4K |
| Author | drubage |
| First released | Dec 13, 2017 |
| Version | 0.1.0 |
| Requires WP | 3.7 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Dec 13, 2017 |
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