Best chmod plugins for WordPress

The most popular chmod plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. SiteCare leads with 20+ active installs, ahead of AutoCHMOD (10+). All 2 plugins tagged “chmod” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

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Top 2 chmod plugins

1.
SiteCare
The most installed chmod plugin, with 20+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 3 days ago.
2.
AutoCHMOD
10+ active installs. Only 3 reviews so far, last updated 12 years ago. Tested only up to WordPress 3.9.40.

All 2 plugins tagged “chmod”

SiteCare
Down in the last 7 days:95#27,629
by SiteCare3 days ago
Wrong permissions expose your site or quietly break it. Fix them across your whole WordPress install in one safe click - no FTP or SSH.
Installs
20+
Rating
–
Downloads
0/day
AutoCHMOD
#29,042
by belinde12 years ago
Protect folders and files from unhautorized changes managing filesystem permissions.
Installs
10+
Rating
3.0(3)
Downloads
0/day