User Private Files – Secure File Sharing and Client Portal Plugin
v2.2.2by Deepak Khokhar · updated 5 days ago
A secure file share plugin for WordPress. Securely upload, manage and exchange private documents with site users.
- Rank
- #5,290
- Up5 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 1,630
- 1K+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 54.7K
- 54,667 all-time
- Rating
- 4.4/5
- 57 reviews
- Support resolved
- 100%
- 4 of 4 threads, last 2 months
User Private Files at a glance
User Private Files is a WordPress plugin by Deepak Khokhar with 1K+ active installs, the #5,290 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 70 times, 81% more than the month before. It’s rated 4.4 out of 5 from 57 reviews. Version 2.2.2 came out on Nov 3, 2026 and is tested up to WordPress 7.1.4. Among the 24 plugins tagged “file sharing”, it ranks #2. It was first released in 2021.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 9, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats3.7K downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | User Private Files |
|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2026 | 66 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 87 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 109 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 300 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 599 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 63 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 47 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 48 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 63 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 68 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 115 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 71 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 73 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 55 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 62 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 80 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 87 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 92 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 88 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 104 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 75 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 88 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 510 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 379 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 77 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 78 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 64 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 60 |
| Oct 9, 2026 | 69 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 1,638 · -8.8% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1,638 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1,636 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1,641 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1,644 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1,647 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1,641 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1,641 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1,634 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1,648 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1,630 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1,627 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1,796 |
Rank over time
#5,290 · down 1 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | #5,290 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #5,295 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #5,291 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #5,289 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #5,287 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #5,282 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #5,275 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #5,262 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #5,274 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #5,280 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #5,295 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #5,292 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #5,289 |
Growth %
Average -0.76% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | +0.12% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.15% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.18% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | +0.37% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | +0.43% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | -0.85% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | +1.10% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | +0.18% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -9.41% |
Active installs band
1K+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 8, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 1K+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1K+ |
Search rankings
Where it appears in WordPress.org search for the searches you track, checked every day.
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.org- So far:Rank #5282 → #5290
- Released 2.2.2 (was 2.2.1)
- Rank #5292 → #5289Downloads -21%
- Tested up to 7.1.3 → 7.1.4
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v2.250%
- v2.143%
- v2.05.1%
- v1.12.3%
Rating trend
4.4★★★★★57 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 2.2.2
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.1.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.2
- First released
- Jan 29, 2021
- Last updated
- Nov 3, 2026
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about User Private Files
How many websites use User Private Files?
User Private Files is active on 1K+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #5,290 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has User Private Files been downloaded?
54,667 times in total since 2021. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 70 times. See download stats
When was User Private Files last updated?
Version 2.2.2 came out on Nov 3, 2026 (5 days ago). See every release
Is User Private Files compatible with the latest WordPress?
Yes. It’s tested up to WordPress 7.1.4, the current version.
Does User Private Files have known security vulnerabilities?
None that affect the current version. WPVulnerability’s database lists 10 older issues, fixed in earlier versions, so keep User Private Files up to date. See its security record
Is User Private Files still maintained?
Yes. Its last release was 5 days ago. Its authors resolved 4 of the 4 support threads opened in the last two months.
What rating does User Private Files have?
4.4 out of 5 from 57 reviews on WordPress.org. 82% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to User Private Files?
The plugins most like User Private Files, by the tags they share, are Shared Files (3K+), FileDeck (100+) and File Rack (90+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.4
★★★★★
57 reviews
- 5 stars: 47 reviews, 82%
- 4 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 3 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 2%
- 1 stars: 7 reviews, 12%
- Positive
- 84%4–5★
- Mixed
- 2%3★
- Critical
- 14%1–2★
- About 5 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.5.
- Each new 1★ review takes 6 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 1,630 |
| Reported installs | 1K+ |
| Rating | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 57 |
| Total downloads | 54.7K |
| Author | Deepak Khokhar |
| First released | Jan 29, 2021 |
| Version | 2.2.2 |
| Requires WP | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | 8.2 |
| Last updated | Nov 3, 2026 |
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