# AutoCHMOD

> AutoCHMOD has 10+ active installs, a 3/5 rating from 3 reviews and 53 downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 24/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Consider an alternative.** AutoCHMOD shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

**Protect folders and files from unhautorized changes managing filesystem permissions.**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 10+
- **Total downloads:** 5,010
- **Downloads (30 days):** 53 (+35.9% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 3/5 from 3 reviews
- **Health score:** 24/100 (At risk)
- **Version:** 0.5.2
- **Last updated:** Apr 17, 2014
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 3.9.40
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.1.0+
- **Support resolved:** 0 of 0 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** belinde (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/belinde/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/autochmod/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [chmod](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/chmod/) | #1 | 2 |
| [filesystem](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/filesystem/) | #3 | 4 |
| [folders](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/folders/) | #21 | 60 |
| [permissions](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/permissions/) | #20 | 71 |
| [security](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/security/) | >100 | 1,684 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| chmod | #74 | 137 |
| filesystem | >100 | 868 |
| folders | >100 | 10,000 |
| permissions | >100 | 5,741 |
| security | >100 | 10,000 |

## Version adoption

- 0.5: 100%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | [SiteCare – File Permissions Manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/sitecare-file-permissions/) | 10+ | — | Sep 11, 2026 | 62/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is AutoCHMOD free?
Yes. AutoCHMOD is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is AutoCHMOD safe to use in 2026?
AutoCHMOD shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 10+ sites, is rated 3/5 and was last updated 13 years ago, and scores 24/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use AutoCHMOD?
AutoCHMOD is active on 10+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 5,010 times since it launched in January 2014. It was downloaded 53 times in the last 30 days.

### Does AutoCHMOD work with WordPress 7.1?
AutoCHMOD is officially tested up to WordPress 3.9.40, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.

### When was AutoCHMOD last updated?
The latest version, 0.5.2, was released on April 17, 2014 (13 years ago).

### Who makes AutoCHMOD?
AutoCHMOD is developed and maintained by belinde.

### What are the best alternatives to AutoCHMOD?
The most popular alternatives to AutoCHMOD are SiteCare (10+ installs).


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Source: live WordPress.org data · HTML version: https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/autochmod/ · Generated 2026-10-21 18:06 UTC by PageForge