Best protect uploads plugins for WordPress
The most popular protect uploads plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Prevent Files / Folders Access leads with 1K+ active installs, ahead of MediaKnight (fewer than 10). All 2 plugins tagged “protect uploads” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 2 protect uploads plugins
- 1.
Prevent Files / Folders AccessThe most installed protect uploads plugin, with 1K+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 35 reviews, updated 3 weeks ago.
- 2.
MediaKnightFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 5 days ago.
All 2 plugins tagged “protect uploads”
Prevent Files / Folders Access
Down in the last 7 days:1#5,460by miniOrange27 days ago
Prevent public access to WordPress files and folders. Protect downloads from public access. Role and user based folder access in premium plans only.
- Installs
- 1K+
- Rating
- 4.6(35)
- Downloads
- 54/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