Best restrict downloads plugins for WordPress

The most popular restrict downloads plugins for WordPress in November 2026, in WordPress.org’s own popular order, which follows active installs. Download Monitor & Restrict Content integration leads with 100+ active installs, ahead of Download Monitor & Paid Membership Pro integration (100+) and Simple Download Manager (20+). All 3 plugins tagged “restrict downloads” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.

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All 3 plugins tagged “restrict downloads”