Cloud Customer Area
The only plugin to create and manage a reserved customer area, using cloud services (ex: Google Drive).
Consider an alternative
Cloud Customer Area shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (100+ active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
- No update in over a year
- Only tested up to WordPress 6.7 (latest is 7.1)
Daily downloads
Download spikes usually follow a new release — each site that auto-updates counts as a download.
Rankings
Where Cloud Customer Area stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| cloud integration | #84 |
| customers area | #13 |
| documents exchange | #26 |
| google drive | >100 |
| reserved area | #1 |
Version adoption
Share of active sites per release.
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 2 reviews
About Cloud Customer Area
From the official readme · v2.1.0Description
The only plugin to create and manage a reserved customer area, using cloud services (ex: Google Drive).
What else? What are you waiting for? Start now!
Do you like the Cloud Customer Area plugin? Leave a 5-Star Review to recommend it to other users.
SUPPORT THE PROJECT
❤ WRITE A REVIEW
❤ SEND A DONATION
❤ BECOME PRO (support and get benefits)
❤ BECOME TRANSLATION CONTRIBUTOR
QUICK LINKS
Why choose Cloud Customer Area plugin
“Cloud Customer Area” is free and will save you time, and therefore money!
You can create a reserved area on your website, to manage the exchange of documents with your customers.
Using the power, security and storage space of cloud services (currently only Google Drive).
This plugin is written using only functions included in the WordPress core, so it does not reduce the performance of your website and does not cause compatibility problems.
You can use the “Cloud Customer Area” plugin with any theme builder, with any theme and with any plugin. It’s perfect!
Files created with Google apps can be downloaded via the plugin only if the size does not exceed 10mb.
Cloud Customer Area features
Features included in the “Cloud Customer Area” plugin:
- not use website or server storage space;
- Google Drive offers 15 GB of free storage;
- documents organized in folders;
- manage customer files directly from the cloud;
- customers can view / download files from your website;
- customize the style and labels of the shortcode frontend.
⚡ Cloud Customer Area – PRO FEATURES ⚡
✔ CHOICE OF CUSTOMER ROLES INCLUDING GUESTS
✔ CUSTOMERS CAN UPLOAD FILES
✔ FILE TYPE LIMIT
✔ FILE SIZE LIMIT
✔ UNLIMITED PRO UPDATES
✔ PRO SUPPORT PRIORITY
Cloud Customer Area video
This video shows how easy it is to view / upload files via your website.
The appearance of the UX may be different (each update includes many improvements, even of the UX).
Cloud Customer Area SHORTCODE
[cloud-customer-area]
It shows the table of files to choosen customer roles, in the PRO version it shows the file upload form.
Cloud Customer Area development functions
Using the “Cloud Customer Area” plugin you will have some PHP functions that you can use in your files:
Do you need other functions? Ask the developer from the support section.
Cloud Customer Area credits
The “Cloud Customer Area” plugin was entirely designed and created by Andrea De Giovine.
If you like the idea and want to support the developer, please Donate to this plugin.
For collaborations and consultations visit the website of the freelance web developer.
For bug reports and support for this plugin, visit the Support section to ask the developer and the community directly.
Installation
To automatically install the “Cloud Customer Area” plugin you can search from the “Plugins > Add new” section of your WordPress dashboard and click on the “Install Now” button corresponding to this plugin.
To manually install the “Cloud Customer Area” plugin you can download the latest version from the WordPress.org site, and unpack the zip file in the “wp-content/plugins” folder of your CMS.
Now on the “Plugins” section of your WordPress dashboard you can see the “Cloud Customer Area” plugin, click on “Activate”.
Frequently asked questions
Who should use the “Cloud Customer Area” plugin?
The plugin is suitable for all workers / companies who exchange documents with customers.
What are the benefits of using the “Cloud Customer Area” plugin?
It does not affect the website or server performance, does not use the website or server storage space, security and performance guaranteed by Google Drive (15GB are free).
Changelog
2.1.0- 2025-02-22
- FEAT: add user edit screen actions
- FEAT-PRO: show subfolders files on shortcode table
2.0.8 – 2024-04-24
- FIX: recreate Drive folder on 404 api error
2.0.7 – 2023-07-30
- FEAT: Improvements
2.0.6 – 2023-07-28
- FEAT: Wp 6.2
2.0.5
- FIX: Plugin role creation fix [thanks to Kmzerowebmarketing]
2.0.4
- FIX: No files fix
Screenshots
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FAQ
Cloud Customer Area: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 14, 2026
Is Cloud Customer Area free?
Yes. Cloud Customer Area is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Cloud Customer Area safe to use in 2026?
Cloud Customer Area shows warning signs in 2026 — compare the alternatives below before installing. It runs on 100+ sites, is rated 5/5 and was last updated 2 years ago, and scores 35/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Cloud Customer Area?
Cloud Customer Area is active on 100+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 6,724 times since it launched in May 2020. It was downloaded 100 times in the last 30 days.
Does Cloud Customer Area work with WordPress 7.1?
Cloud Customer Area is officially tested up to WordPress 6.7.10, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does Cloud Customer Area need?
Cloud Customer Area requires PHP 5.6 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Cloud Customer Area last updated?
The latest version, 2.1.0, was released on February 22, 2025 (2 years ago).
Who makes Cloud Customer Area?
Cloud Customer Area is developed and maintained by TotalPress.org.
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