Best secure files plugins for WordPress
The most popular secure files 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 PTP Private Media (20+) and Folio Drawbridge (fewer than 10). All 4 plugins tagged “secure files” are below, with figures from WordPress.org that update every day.
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Top 4 secure files plugins
- 1.
Prevent Files / Folders AccessThe most installed secure files plugin, with 1K+ active installs. Rated 4.6 from 35 reviews, updated 3 weeks ago.
- 2.
PTP Private Media20+ active installs. No reviews yet, updated 5 days ago.
- 3.Folio Drawbridge
Fewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 2 months ago.
- 4.
Member File BoxFewer than 10 active installs. No reviews yet, updated 6 months ago. Tested only up to WordPress 6.9.11.
All 4 plugins tagged “secure files”

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

PTP Private Media
Down in the last 7 days:1,632#28,459by Umang Prajapati5 days ago
Protect WordPress media files with token-based secure delivery, fine-grained access control, and SEO indexing protection.
- Installs
- 20+
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 11/day
Folio Drawbridge
Down in the last 7 days:5,941#59,862by buffcleb2 months ago
Encrypted file vaults with two-factor external sharing, comprehensive audit logging, lifecycle management, and role-based vault oversight.
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day

Member File Box
#60,214by HostingTime GmbH6 months ago
Deliver individual PDF files to specific WordPress users. Each user sees only their own files. Use shortcode [ki_downloadbereich].
- Installs
- <10
- Rating
- –
- Downloads
- 0/day