Uploads Protector
v1.0by Roku · updated 7 years ago
This plugin makes uploaded files only accessible by logged-in users.
- Rank
- #71,604
- Down4,861 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 2
- Fewer than 10 reported · High
- Total downloads
- 1.4K
- 1,446 all-time
- Rating
- –
- 0 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
Uploads Protector at a glance
Uploads Protector is a WordPress plugin by Roku with fewer than 10 active installs, the #71,604 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. It has no reviews yet. Version 1.0 came out on Aug 23, 2019, more than 7 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 5.2.30. Among the 53 plugins tagged “protect”, it ranks #47. It was first released in 2019.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 27, 2026, 13 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats22 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | Uploads Protector |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 11 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 11 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 0 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 2 · -33.3% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 3 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 2 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 3 |
Rank over time
#71,604 · down 2,523 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | #71,604 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #66,743 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #69,738 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #63,379 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #73,133 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #71,733 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #52,226 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #69,081 |
Growth %
Average -3.32% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -33.33% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +50.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | +300.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -50.00% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | -66.67% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | +100.00% |
Active installs band
Fewer than 10 on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | Fewer than 10 |
| 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 5.2.29 → 5.2.30
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 1.0
- Requires WordPress
- 4.9
- Tested up to
- 5.2.30
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Aug 23, 2019
- Last updated
- Aug 23, 2019
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about Uploads Protector
How many websites use Uploads Protector?
Uploads Protector is active on fewer than 10 WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. That makes it the #71,604 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has Uploads Protector been downloaded?
1,446 times in total since 2019.
When was Uploads Protector last updated?
Version 1.0 came out on Aug 23, 2019 (7 years ago).
Is Uploads Protector compatible with the latest WordPress?
Uploads Protector’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 5.2.30, 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 Uploads Protector still maintained?
Its last release was 7 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does Uploads Protector have?
No one has reviewed Uploads Protector on WordPress.org yet.
What are the best alternatives to Uploads Protector?
The plugins most like Uploads Protector, by the tags they share, are What The File (40K+), Prevent Direct Access (10K+) and WP Attachments (3K+). Compare all alternatives
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 2 |
| Reported installs | Fewer than 10 |
| Rating | – |
| Reviews | 0 |
| Total downloads | 1.4K |
| Author | Roku |
| First released | Aug 23, 2019 |
| Version | 1.0 |
| Requires WP | 4.9 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Aug 23, 2019 |
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