# Filr – Secure document library

> Filr – Secure document library has 700+ active installs, a 4.6/5 rating from 17 reviews and 1.7K downloads in the last 30 days. Health score 84/100, keyword rankings, version adoption and the best alternatives.

**Verdict: Safe pick.** Yes — Filr – Secure document library is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

**Easily Create a Secure Document Library with Filr**

## Key facts

- **Overall rank:** —
- **Active installs:** 700+
- **Total downloads:** 34,912
- **Downloads (30 days):** 1,711 (+8.5% vs previous 30 days)
- **Rating:** 4.6/5 from 17 reviews
- **Health score:** 84/100 (Excellent)
- **Version:** 1.2.18
- **Last updated:** Sep 23, 2026
- **Tested up to:** WordPress 7.1.2
- **Requires:** WordPress 3.5+, PHP 7.4+
- **Support resolved:** 2 of 2 threads (last 2 months)
- **Developer:** WP Chill (https://pageforge.pro/directory/authors/wpchill/)
- **WordPress.org:** https://wordpress.org/plugins/filr-protection/

## Category rankings

| Category | Rank | Plugins |
|---|---|---|
| [digital downloads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/digital-downloads/) | #9 | 65 |
| [document library](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/document-library/) | #5 | 21 |
| [document management](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/document-management/) | #7 | 27 |
| [file manager](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/file-manager/) | #18 | 70 |
| [secure file sharing](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/tag/secure-file-sharing/) | #1 | 1 |

## WordPress.org search positions

| Keyword | Position | Results |
|---|---|---|
| digital downloads | #78 | 1,857 |
| document library | #6 | 1,425 |
| document management | #12 | 1,311 |
| file manager | >100 | 4,602 |
| secure file sharing | #2 | 524 |

## Version adoption

- 1.2: 97.8%
- 1.1: 2.2%

## Alternatives

| # | Name | Active installs | Rating | Updated | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Easy Media Download](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-media-download/) | 9K+ | 4/5 (28) | Aug 23, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 2 | [Premium Packages – Sell Digital Products Securely](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/wpdm-premium-packages/) | 2K+ | 3.8/5 (4) | Sep 27, 2026 | 74/100 |
| 3 | [PDF Ink Lite – Free PDF Watermark & Password Protection](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/waterwoo-pdf/) | 2K+ | 4.6/5 (51) | Sep 8, 2026 | 80/100 |
| 4 | [codoc](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/codoc/) | 2K+ | — | Sep 25, 2026 | 59/100 |
| 5 | [Easy Digital Downloads Free Link](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/easy-digital-downloads-free-link/) | 1K+ | 5/5 (5) | Sep 6, 2026 | 82/100 |
| 6 | [Easy Digital Downloads Featured Downloads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edd-featured-downloads/) | 900+ | 5/5 (1) | Aug 18, 2025 | 37/100 |
| 7 | [EDD Auto Register](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/edd-auto-register/) | 800+ | 5/5 (11) | Apr 22, 2024 | 39/100 |
| 8 | [Serial Codes Generator and Validator with WooCommerce Support](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/serial-codes-generator-and-validator/) | 800+ | 4.6/5 (13) | Sep 21, 2026 | 84/100 |
| 10 | [Ebook Store](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/ebook-store/) | 700+ | 4.4/5 (60) | Sep 13, 2026 | 73/100 |
| 11 | [Secure Downloads](https://pageforge.pro/directory/plugins/secure-downloads/) | 600+ | 4.1/5 (10) | Dec 3, 2025 | 50/100 |

## Frequently asked questions

### Is Filr – Secure document library free?
Yes. Filr – Secure document library is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.

### Is Filr – Secure document library safe to use in 2026?
Yes — Filr – Secure document library is a safe, well-maintained plugin to use in 2026. It runs on 700+ sites, is rated 4.6/5 and was last updated 5 days ago, and scores 84/100 on our health check.

### How many websites use Filr – Secure document library?
Filr – Secure document library is active on 700+ WordPress websites and has been downloaded 34,912 times since it launched in April 2020. It was downloaded 1,711 times in the last 30 days.

### Does Filr – Secure document library work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Filr – Secure document library up to WordPress 7.1.2, the latest release. It requires WordPress 3.5 or newer.

### What PHP version does Filr – Secure document library need?
Filr – Secure document library requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.

### When was Filr – Secure document library last updated?
The latest version, 1.2.18, was released on September 23, 2026 (5 days ago).

### Who makes Filr – Secure document library?
Filr – Secure document library is developed and maintained by WP Chill.

### What are the best alternatives to Filr – Secure document library?
The most popular alternatives to Filr – Secure document library are Easy Media Download (9K+ installs), Premium Packages (2K+ installs) and PDF Ink Lite (2K+ installs).


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