WP safely disable directory browsing
v0.1by Maurisource · updated 14 years ago
This essential .htaccess rules plugin allow you to improve security of your wordpress blog.
- Rank
- #11,323
- Up6 vs yesterday
- Active installs (est.)
- ≈ 263
- 200+ reported · High
- Total downloads
- 6.8K
- 6,784 all-time
- Rating
- 4.1/5
- 8 reviews
- Support resolved
- –
- 0 of 0 threads, last 2 months
WP safely disable directory browsing at a glance
WP safely disable directory browsing is a WordPress plugin by Maurisource with 200+ active installs, the #11,323 most popular plugin on WordPress.org. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times, 13% fewer than the month before. It’s rated 4.1 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Version 0.1 came out on Oct 5, 2012, more than 14 years ago. It is tested up to WordPress 2.9.2. It leads the 3 plugins tagged “web performance optimization”. It was first released in 2012.
Chart time range
Applies to every chart below. History from Oct 10, 2026, 31 days.
Downloads over time
Download stats101 downloads · the last 30 days
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| Date | WP safely disable directory browsing |
|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2026 | 7 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 8 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 9 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 6 |
| Oct 25, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 24, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 22, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 20, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 19, 2026 | 5 |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 4 |
| Oct 17, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 16, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 2 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | 7 |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 3 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 11, 2026 | 1 |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 7 |
Unusual spikes are usually updates, not new installs.
Estimated installs
≈ 263 · -7.1% in the last 30 days
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| Date | Estimated installs |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 263 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 263 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 263 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 264 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 264 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 265 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 265 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 264 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 264 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 264 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 265 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 265 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 283 |
Rank over time
#11,323 · down 42 in the last 30 days
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | #11,323 |
| Nov 8, 2026 | #11,329 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | #11,333 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | #11,321 |
| Nov 5, 2026 | #11,316 |
| Nov 4, 2026 | #11,321 |
| Nov 3, 2026 | #11,325 |
| Nov 2, 2026 | #11,294 |
| Nov 1, 2026 | #11,291 |
| Oct 31, 2026 | #11,295 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | #11,281 |
| Oct 29, 2026 | #11,291 |
| Oct 28, 2026 | #11,293 |
| Oct 27, 2026 | #11,281 |
Growth %
Average -0.56% a day in the last 30 days
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| Date | Growth |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 7, 2026 | -0.19% |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 4, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Nov 2, 2026 | +0.38% |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 30, 2026 | -0.38% |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 0.00% |
| Oct 28, 2026 | -6.36% |
Active installs band
200+ on WordPress.org
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| Date | Daily snapshot |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 4, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 2, 2026 | 200+ |
| Nov 1, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 31, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 29, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 28, 2026 | 200+ |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 200+ |
Search rankings
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Change log
From our daily snapshot of WordPress.orgNo changes yet. When this plugin's name, short description, tags, “Tested up to” or version change, they show here with what happened to its rank next.
Versions in use
Share of active installs on each published version, from WordPress.org.
- v0.1100%
Rating trend
4.1★★★★★8 reviews · steady in the last 30 days
Requirements & info
Version history- Version
- 0.1
- Requires WordPress
- 2.6
- Tested up to
- 2.9.2
- Requires PHP
- –
- First released
- Oct 5, 2012
- Last updated
- Oct 5, 2012
- Releases, last 12 months
- …
Questions about WP safely disable directory browsing
How many websites use WP safely disable directory browsing?
WP safely disable directory browsing is active on 200+ WordPress sites, as WordPress.org reports it. WordPress.org rounds the number down, so the real count is somewhat higher. That makes it the #11,323 most popular plugin on WordPress.org.
How many times has WP safely disable directory browsing been downloaded?
6,784 times in total since 2012. On a typical day it’s downloaded about 5 times. See download stats
When was WP safely disable directory browsing last updated?
Version 0.1 came out on Oct 5, 2012 (14 years ago).
Is WP safely disable directory browsing compatible with the latest WordPress?
WP safely disable directory browsing’s readme says it’s tested up to WordPress 2.9.2, 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 WP safely disable directory browsing still maintained?
Its last release was 14 years ago, so it may no longer be actively maintained. No support threads were opened in the last two months.
What rating does WP safely disable directory browsing have?
4.1 out of 5 from 8 reviews on WordPress.org. 75% of them give 5 stars.
What are the best alternatives to WP safely disable directory browsing?
The plugins most like WP safely disable directory browsing, by the tags they share, are WP Super Secure and Fast htaccess (30+), MalCare WordPress Security Plugin (100K+) and Htaccess File Editor (40K+). Compare all alternatives
Latest reviews
Analyze reviewsReview stats
4.1
★★★★★
8 reviews
- 5 stars: 6 reviews, 75%
- 4 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 3 stars: 0 reviews, 0%
- 2 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- 1 stars: 1 reviews, 13%
- Positive
- 75%4–5★
- Mixed
- 0%3★
- Critical
- 25%1–2★
- About 1 more 5★ reviews would lift it to 4.2.
- Each new 1★ review takes 4 five-star reviews to balance out.
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| Metric | |
|---|---|
| Estimated installs | ≈ 263 |
| Reported installs | 200+ |
| Rating | 4.1 |
| Reviews | 8 |
| Total downloads | 6.8K |
| Author | Maurisource |
| First released | Oct 5, 2012 |
| Version | 0.1 |
| Requires WP | 2.6 |
| Requires PHP | – |
| Last updated | Oct 5, 2012 |
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