Best protect PDF plugins for WordPress
The most popular protect PDF plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. SafeGuard Media Protection leads with 100+ active installs, ahead of MediaKnight (fewer than 10) and Password Protect PDF with Cross Service Solutions integration (fewer than 10). All 3 plugins tagged “protect pdf” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 3 protect PDF plugins
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SafeGuard Media ProtectionThe most installed protect PDF plugin, with 100+ active installs. Rated 5.0 from 5 reviews, updated 1 month ago.
- 2.
MediaKnightFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 5 days ago.
- 3.
Password Protect PDF with Cross Service Solutions integrationFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, last updated 1 year ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.8.12.
All 3 plugins tagged “protect pdf”
SafeGuard Media Protection
Down in the last 7 days:3#15,111by ArtistScope1 month ago
Secure copy protection for images, video and PDF. Prevent screenshots, screen capture and screen recording.
- Installs
- 100+
- Rating
- 5.0(5)
- Downloads
- 11/day
MediaKnight
#62,417by vivango5 days ago
Protect uploads and private media: Media Library PDFs and images open only for logged-in users. Old direct links stop working for visitors.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 11/day
Password Protect PDF with Cross Service Solutions integration
Down in the last 7 days:3,469#71,027by XSS Cross Service Solutions1 year ago
A WordPress plugin to protect PDF files by applying passwords using the service of XSS (Cross Service Solutions) Pte Ltd
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day