Prevent Direct Access – Protect WordPress Files
v2.8.8.8A simple way to prevent search engines and the public from indexing and accessing your files without complex user authentication.
by WP Folio Team · Website
Rank
10 hours ago
Official installs
public bucket
Est. installs
Total downloads
all time
Rating
293 reviews
Support threads
open topics
Support resolved
of threads
Tested up to
compatibility
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| Metric | |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estimated installs | 14.4K | 40K | 12.3K | 14.3K |
| WP.org rank | #1,871 | #923 | #2,031 | #1,877 |
| 30d growth | -20.9% | -54% | -26.7% | +324.2% |
| Rating | 4.7 ★ | 4.8 ★ | 3.5 ★ | 5 ★ |
| Reviews | 293 | 12 | 163 | 23 |
| Support resolved | 50% | 0% | — | 100% |
| Version | 2.8.8.8 | 0.7.0 | 2.0.6 | 2.6 |
| Tested up to | 6.9.5 | 7.0.2 | 6.2.9 | 7.1 |
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Development activity
- Last updated
- 2026-05-06 11:30am GMT
- Latest version
- 2.8.8.8
- Compatible up to
- WordPress 6.9.5
- Requires
- WordPress 4.7
- Developer
- WP Folio Team
- Plugin site
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Estimated installs
14,416
Confidence
high
Data updated
Aug 4, 2026
Tracking since
2026-07-26