The Library
v1.0.2by Abdalsalaam Halawa · updated 1 year ago
A comprehensive WordPress plugin for creating a files/books/videos library with user data collection for downloads.
- Rank
- #66,469
- No change yet
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 4
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 463
- 463 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
The Library at a glance
The Library is a WordPress plugin by Abdalsalaam Halawa with fewer than 10 active installs, the #66,469 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 time, about the same as the month before. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0.2 came out on Aug 20, 2025, more than a year ago. It is tested up to WordPress 6.8.12. Among the 3 plugins tagged “file library”, it ranks #3. It was first released in 2025.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats42 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | The Library |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 2 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 3 · -50.0% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 4 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 6 |
Rank over time
#66,469 · down 4,307 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | #66,469 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #63,370 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #72,295 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #62,162 |
Growth %
Average -9.43% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +33.33% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -25.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +100.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -66.67% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- Tested up to 6.8.11 → 6.8.12
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.6
- Tested up to
- 6.8.12
- Requires PHP
- 7.4
- First released
- Aug 20, 2025
- Last updated
- Aug 20, 2025
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about The Library
How many websites use The Library?
The Library is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #66,469 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has The Library been downloaded?
463 times in total since 2025. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 1 times. See download stats
When was The Library last updated?
Version 1.0.2 came out on Aug 20, 2025 (1 year ago).
Is The Library compatible with the latest WordPress?
The Library’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 6.8.12, while the current version is 7.1. That doesn’t mean it breaks, but its author hasn’t confirmed it works with the latest releases.
Is The Library still maintained?
Its last release was 1 year ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does The Library have?
No one has reviewed The Library on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to The Library?
The plugins most like The Library, by the tags they share, are Simple Download Monitor (20K+), Prevent Direct Access (10K+) and Easy Media Download (9K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 4 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 463 |
| Author | Abdalsalaam Halawa |
| First released | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Version | 1.0.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.6 |
| Requires PHP | 7.4 |
| Last updated | Aug 20, 2025 |
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