# AAM Protected Media Files

> AAM Protected Media Files has 500+ active installs, a 5/5 rating from 2 reviews and 345 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 55/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Use with caution.** AAM Protected Media Files works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

**Add-on to the free Advanced Access Manager plugin that protects media files from direct access for visitors, roles or users**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 500+
- **Total downloads:** 18,799
- **Downloads (30 days):** 345 (+30.2% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 5/5 from 2 reviews
- **Health score:** 55/100 (Fair)
- **Version:** 1.3.3
- **Last updated:** Apr 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 6.9.10
- **Requires:** WordPress 4.7.0+, PHP 5.6.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** AAM Plugin (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/vasyltech/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/aam-protected-media-files/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [documents](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/documents/) | #9 | 67 |
| [files](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/files/) | #16 | 106 |
| [media library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/media-library/) | #35 | 355 |
| [protected media](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protected-media/) | #1 | 1 |
| [protected videos](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/protected-videos/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| documents | >100 | 4,507 |
| files | #25 | 10,000 |
| media library | #92 | 5,455 |
| protected media | #3 | 1,199 |
| protected videos | #5 | 688 |

## Version adoption

- 1.3: 78.5%
- 1.2: 16.8%
- 1.1: 4.8%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [PDF Embedder – PDF Viewer & Embed PDF Files for WordPress](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/pdf-embedder/) | 300K+ | 4.7/5 (526) | Aug 14, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 2 | [BuddyPress Docs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/buddypress-docs/) | 6K+ | 4.4/5 (35) | Mar 19, 2026 | 47/100 |
| 3 | [FileBird Document Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/filebird-document-library/) | 5K+ | 4.9/5 (8) | Aug 23, 2026 | 69/100 |
| 4 | [CatFolders Document Gallery & PDF Library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/catfolders-document-gallery/) | 3K+ | 4.5/5 (14) | Aug 23, 2026 | 66/100 |
| 5 | [WP Document Revisions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-document-revisions/) | 2K+ | 3.7/5 (23) | Oct 3, 2026 | 86/100 |
| 6 | [Knowledge Base documentation & wiki plugin – BasePress Docs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/basepress/) | 2K+ | 4.8/5 (75) | Aug 12, 2026 | 78/100 |
| 7 | [DocumentCloud](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/documentcloud/) | 1K+ | 4/5 (1) | Sep 24, 2025 | 40/100 |
| 8 | [WP Docs](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wp-docs/) | 1K+ | 4.8/5 (18) | Sep 15, 2026 | 85/100 |
| 10 | [Documents for WooCommerce](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/documents-for-woocommerce/) | 500+ | 5/5 (2) | Mar 24, 2021 | 34/100 |
| 11 | [Simple Google Docs Viewer](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/simple-google-docs-viewer/) | 300+ | 3.1/5 (8) | Mar 22, 2017 | 30/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AAM Protected Media Files free?
Yes. AAM Protected Media Files is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AAM Protected Media Files safe to use in 2026?
AAM Protected Media Files works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. It runs on 500+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 6 months ago, and scores 55/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AAM Protected Media Files?
AAM Protected Media Files is active on 500+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 18,799 times since it launched in November 2019. It was downloaded 345 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AAM Protected Media Files work with WordPress 7.1?
AAM Protected Media Files is officially tested up to WordPress 6.9.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### What PHP version does AAM Protected Media Files need?
AAM Protected Media Files requires PHP 5.6.0 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was AAM Protected Media Files last updated?
The latest version, 1.3.3, was released on April 23, 2026 (6 months ago).

### Who makes AAM Protected Media Files?
AAM Protected Media Files is developed and maintained by AAM Plugin.

### What are the best alternatives to AAM Protected Media Files?
The most popular alternatives to AAM Protected Media Files are PDF Embedder (300K+ installs), BuddyPress Docs (6K+ installs) and FileBird Document Library (5K+ installs).


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